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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut calls Muharram video 'scary', wants Hindu men to get 'combat training to survive in a world like this'

Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday took to X to react to an undated video showing Muslims observing Muharram. ‘No harm in keeping your blood hot’ Considered the second holiest month in the Islamic calendar after Ramadan, Muslims believe Muharram to be a period of intense grief as they mourn the death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hazrat …

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5 months ago

Maharashtra: 10 injured in stone pelting during Muharram procession in Buldhana, police lob tear gas shells

India TV News

Maharashtra news: Nearly 10 people were injured in a stone pelting incident between two groups during a Muharram procession in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, the police said. Previous incidents during Muharram procession elsewhere In another incident in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, three people were arrested rom Khandwa in connection with allegedly waving a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession on Wednesday. …

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5 months ago

Experts question arrests for waving flags of ‘friendly’ country Palestine

The Hindu

After several people were arrested, detained and questioned in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir over the past few days for waving Palestine flags, legal experts and political representatives questioned the basis of the arrests as India maintains diplomatic relations with Palestine. There is a government order prohibiting people from provocative acts.” The police action followed …

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Tamil Nadu: Madras HC allows Sufi sect to observe Muharram with music after state govt 'caved in' to opposition by radical Thowheed Jamath

Op India

On the 15th of June, the Madras High Court pulled up the Tamil Nadu police for siding with a radical faction of Muslims trying to stop another group of Muslims from observing Muharram with drums and music. Thameem Sindha Madar had approached the Madras High Court after the Tamil Nadu administration refused to permit it to observe Muharram with drums …

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Madhya Pradesh Police arrests three for waving Palestinian flag during Muharram procession

India TV News

The Madhya Pradesh Police on Thursday announced the arrest of three individuals from Khandwa in connection with allegedly waving a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession on Wednesday. "We have apprehended at least three individuals after a prominent leader of the VHP lodged a complaint, alleging that a Palestinian flag was waved during the Muharram procession to incite communal unrest," …

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5 months ago

Muharram observed across districts of Kittur Karnataka

The Hindu

Processions in which ‘panjas’ were carried by members of the Muslim community and also by Hindus at some places were taken out in Dharwad, Haveri and Gadag and Uttar Kannada districts on Wednesday as part of ‘Muharram’. During the festival as part of which rituals are held for several days, “panjas” of Muharram are placed in small pandals at various …

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5 months ago

Taste of Life: Fasting brings people of faith together

Hindustan Times

Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food, either completely or partially, for a specific period. “Ekadashi”, the eleventh day of the waxing and waning lunar cycles of the Hindu calendar, was a day of fasting for many Hindus. SR Jog, from Tasgaon, visited Poona every year in the 1930s to preach to young men the benefits of “Suryanamaskar” and …

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Shia mourners booked under UAPA for raising pro-Palestine, anti-Israel slogans at Muharram procession in Srinagar

The Hindu

A case under the Unlawful Activities Act was lodged by the J&K Police against Shia mourners who allegedly raised pro-Palestine and anti-Israel slogans during a Muharram procession in Srinagar two days ago. A case under Sections of the UAPA has been lodged at the Kothi Bagh Police Station in Srinagar against “unknown persons who attended the 8th Muharram procession” at …

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‘Charge GoI under UAPA,’ says Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah after police action on pro-Palestine slogans in Muharram march

Live Mint

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has condemned police action on youth for raising pro-Palestine slogans during one of the Muharram processions earlier this week. The Jammu and Kashmir police filed a case under stringent Unlawful Activities Act against unknown persons for allegedly raising Hezbollah flags and slogans supporting Palestine during 8th Muharram …

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Muharram: Communal tensions in Rajasthan's Baran after temple's dome ‘displaced’

Hindustan Times

Communal tensions erupted in Rajasthan's Baran on Wednesday after the dome of a Ganesh temple was allegedly found displaced. Bharatiya Janata Party workers and members of Hindu groups staged a protest, stating they would not permit Tazia processions in the city on the occasion of Muharram. Under this agreement, Hindu groups allowed 10 of the 11 approved Tazia processions to …

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Muharram observed in Kalaburagi district

The Hindu

Muslims belonging to the Shia sect observed the 10th day of Muharram on Wednesday in Kalaburagi with religious fervour to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain – the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was massacred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D. The Sunni sect of Muslims observes fast and indulges in prayers; they also took out colourful …

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20 sustain burn injuries in Bihar as tazia touches overhead power cable

Hindustan Times

ARARIA: Nearly 20 people who were part of a Muharram procession in Bihar’s Araria district sustained burn injuries when a tazia being carried came in contact with a high-voltage overhead cable, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Sub divisional officer Aniket Kumar said the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon in Pipra Bijwar village under Palasi police station …

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5 months ago

Police acts against youth who waved Palestinian flags during Muharram procession in Srinagar

Deccan Chronicle

Srinagar: The police have detained dozens of Shia youth after they waved Palestinian flags and chanted pro-Palestine and anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during a Muharram mourning procession in Srinagar on Monday. National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhollah Mehdi in a post on ‘X’ said, "The Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested several youths for raising slogans in favour of the …

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5 months ago

Oman mosque attack: Islamic State claims responsibility, but why does the group attack mosques?

Firstpost

The Islamic State’s history of targeting Shi’ite mosques is attributed largely to its stringent Sunni ideology, which labels Shi’ites as heretical. Image used for representational purpose/Reuters Terrorist group Islamic State confirmed its responsibility for the attack on Tuesday’s attack on Shi’ite mosque in Oman. This theological schism has fueled numerous attacks, particularly during significant Shi’ite observances such as the Muharram …

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Muharram 2024: Which roads will remain open and closed in Delhi today? Read here

Live Mint

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds great significance for Muslims across the world. These states include New Delhi, Patna, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu, Tripura, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. Schools in several states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Goa, and Gujarat, will be closed today, …

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Top events of the day:Asian Paints, LTIMindtree to post Q1 results; stock markets shut for Muharram, FTA meet, and more

Live Mint

Top Events of the Day: This day promises a flurry of activity with major corporate announcements and crucial bilateral discussions. Asian Paints Ltd, LTIMindtree Ltd, Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd, and Elecon Engineering Company Ltd are among the two dozen companies scheduled to announce their June quarter results today. Choice International Hathway Cable and Datacom Huhtamaki India Onward Technologies Tarapur …

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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Muharram, other local holidays in THESE cities?

Live Mint

Banks will remain closed today, July 17, in selected regions of the country on account of Muharram/Ashoora/U Tirot Sing day, according to the Reserve Bank of India guidelines. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, and Srinagar. The day is celebrated …

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Security beefed up in Delhi for Muharram processions, police issue traffic advisory | Check routes to avoid

India TV News

Muharram processions: Security measures in Delhi have been intensified in preparation for Muharram processions today. Another procession from Old Police Chowki, Ashok Basti, and moved through Qutub Road, Khari Baoli, Lal Kuan, Hauz Kazi, Chawri Bazar, and Jama Masjid, before returning along the reverse route. On Wednesday, from 12:00 noon to 9:30 pm, traffic will be regulated on numerous roads, …

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Four die of electrocution, roof collapse across UP during Muharram processions; several wounded

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: Four people died and 26 injured in separate incidents while tazia processions were being taken out on Muharram on Wednesday in Gonda, Pratapgarh, Ballia, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Kannauj districts, police said. In another incident in Telianpurwa village of the Itiathok area, four people were electrocuted when a tazia touched an overhead power cable. In Kannauj in an area …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Muharram 2024: All schools in Puducherry to remain closed on July 17

Live Mint

The Directorate of School Education on Tuesday said that all schools in Puducherry will remain closed on Wednesday, July 17, on the occasion of Muharram, reported ANI. Meanwhile, the traffic police in Delhi and Mumbai have issued a traffic advisory in view of the Tazia processions that will be taken out across the city on the occasion of Muharram. DCP …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Muharram observed by communities across north Karnataka

The Hindu

Muharram, the death anniversary of the grandsons of Prophet Mohammad in the war of Karbala in the 7th century, is being observed across the State. The nine-day rituals include carrying the panja, an image of the Prophet’s family, the Alabi or Fakir Swami deities, around the village, praying to them, offering incense and other materials, singing sad songs of Karbala …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai traffic alert for Muharram, Taziya processions: Check temporary alternate routes, diversions

Live Mint

The Mumbai Traffic Police on Tuesday issued traffic advisory in view of Muharram and Taziya processions on July 17. Raheja Hospital to T-Junction will be Route diverted through Senapati Bapat Marg - will take a left turn at Mahim Phatak - Mori Road - will take right turn at Mahim Junction Gen. Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg - at Mahim Causeway …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Allows Muharram Processions In Ervadi, Says Fundamental Rights Must Take Precedence Over Fundamentalist Forces

Live Law

The Madras High Court has allowed the conducting of Muharram ceremonies with the beat of drums, santhanakoodu, and Kuthirai pancha processions in the Ervadi Town in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The court also added that when one's fundamental rights were under threat, the administration had a duty to uphold the rights but it was unfortunate that the administration had …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Muharram bank holiday July 2024: Banks in these states will be closed on July 17

Hindustan Times

Banks in some states across India will be closed on July 17, 2024 on the occasion of Muharram which marks the first month of the Islamic calendar. All private and public banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays along with Sundays, national and regional holidays, as per the Reserve Bank of India rules. Banks will be closed in …

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Kangana Ranaut calls Muharram video 'scary', wants Hindu men to get 'combat training to survive in a world like this'

Maharashtra: 10 injured in stone pelting during Muharram procession in Buldhana, police lob tear gas shells

Experts question arrests for waving flags of ‘friendly’ country Palestine

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC allows Sufi sect to observe Muharram with music after state govt 'caved in' to opposition by radical Thowheed Jamath

Madhya Pradesh Police arrests three for waving Palestinian flag during Muharram procession

Muharram observed across districts of Kittur Karnataka

Taste of Life: Fasting brings people of faith together

Shia mourners booked under UAPA for raising pro-Palestine, anti-Israel slogans at Muharram procession in Srinagar

‘Charge GoI under UAPA,’ says Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah after police action on pro-Palestine slogans in Muharram march

Muharram: Communal tensions in Rajasthan's Baran after temple's dome ‘displaced’

Muharram observed in Kalaburagi district

20 sustain burn injuries in Bihar as tazia touches overhead power cable

Police acts against youth who waved Palestinian flags during Muharram procession in Srinagar

Oman mosque attack: Islamic State claims responsibility, but why does the group attack mosques?

Muharram 2024: Which roads will remain open and closed in Delhi today? Read here

Top events of the day:Asian Paints, LTIMindtree to post Q1 results; stock markets shut for Muharram, FTA meet, and more

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Muharram, other local holidays in THESE cities?

Security beefed up in Delhi for Muharram processions, police issue traffic advisory | Check routes to avoid

Four die of electrocution, roof collapse across UP during Muharram processions; several wounded

Muharram 2024: All schools in Puducherry to remain closed on July 17

Muharram observed by communities across north Karnataka

Mumbai traffic alert for Muharram, Taziya processions: Check temporary alternate routes, diversions

Madras High Court Allows Muharram Processions In Ervadi, Says Fundamental Rights Must Take Precedence Over Fundamentalist Forces

Muharram bank holiday July 2024: Banks in these states will be closed on July 17