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AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday condemned the demolition of a mosque inside the Saharanpur...
06/09/2026

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday condemned the demolition of a mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex in Uttar Pradesh, questioning whether the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion applies equally to Muslims.

The mosque was demolished by authorities early Saturday after a court upheld an earlier order declaring the structure an unauthorised occupation of government land. Officials maintained that the action was carried out following due legal process.

Owaisi Questions Early-Morning Demolition

Reacting to the demolition, Owaisi said the mosque should not have been demolished before its representatives had an opportunity to approach higher courts.

“You cannot bulldoze our masjid just because you have an itch,” Owaisi said in a post on X.

He questioned why the mosque was demolished around 5 am on Saturday instead of waiting for further legal proceedings.

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06/09/2026

Bengaluru: Members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), local Muslim residents and activists held a silent protest near Madina Tea Stall in Thanisandra Ward on September 3, demanding justice for a six-year-old Muslim child who was allegedly r***d. The protesters expressed solidarity with the child and her family and called for a swift investigation and strict action against those responsible. They also urged authorities to ensure a fair investigation and justice in accordance with the law. “No child deserves abuse. No victim should be forgotten,” the organisers said.

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani has criticised the demolition of the historic mosque inside the Saharanpur C...
05/09/2026

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani has criticised the demolition of the historic mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate, questioning whether constitutional and legal protections are being applied equally to all religious communities.

Madani said the demolition raises wider concerns about the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, religious freedom, equality of citizens and the impartiality of the state.

Questions Equal Application of Law

Madani alleged that bulldozers were increasingly being used as an instrument of “revenge, prejudice, and hatred” rather than justice.

He said the issue was not limited to the mosque and questioned whether similar action was taken against religious structures belonging to other communities that had stood for decades on government land, roads or public spaces.

“If illegal occupation or encroachment is the criterion for taking action, then the same standard must be applied equally to every religion and every section of society,” Madani said.

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05/09/2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of trying to “spoil the atmosphere” in the state, alleging that the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur reflected the party’s frustration over the fear of electoral defeat. Reacting to the demolition, Singh said the country would be governed by the Constitution framed under the leadership of Dr BR Ambedkar and not by the “decrees” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Singh also alleged that the demolition was an “open violation” of parliamentary law and demanded action against those responsible.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced that Muslims will not be allowed to participate in garba and dandiya event...
05/09/2026

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced that Muslims will not be allowed to participate in garba and dandiya events during next month’s Navratri celebrations across Maharashtra.

Navratri is scheduled to begin on October 11 this year.

The organisation has also issued guidelines to event organisers, including checking Aadhaar cards and applying tilak on participants’ foreheads as measures it says will help verify their Hindu identity.

VHP Cites Religious Beliefs

VHP spokesperson and joint secretary Shriraj Nair said the organisation had decided against allowing Muslims to participate in garba and dandiya events.

“We have taken a decision of not allowing participation of Muslims in garba-dandiya dance during the Navratri festival,” Nair said.

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05/09/2026

three-storey dilapidated building collapsed near Hamsafar Banquet Hall in the Mughalpura area of Moradabad around 4 am on Saturday following heavy rainfall. The building, reportedly owned by brass businessman Sarfaraz, suddenly collapsed. No one was inside or near the structure at the time, preventing any casualties. According to officials, the Municipal Corporation had declared the building dangerous a day earlier and issued an ultimatum to the owner. Barricades had also been placed around the area to restrict movement. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Ajit Kumar Singh said timely action and security measures by the Municipal Corporation helped prevent loss of life and averted a major accident.

A man allegedly preparing to slaughter a cow was arrested after being injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s M...
05/09/2026

A man allegedly preparing to slaughter a cow was arrested after being injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district on Saturday, September 5. His alleged accomplice escaped, police said.

Circle Officer (Mawana) Pankaj Lavania said police received information that two men had taken a calf into a sugarcane field near the Ataura Road canal bank, allegedly with the intention of slaughtering it.

Police Say Accused Opened Fire

A police team surrounded the area and asked the men to surrender. According to Lavania, the accused allegedly opened fire at the police during the confrontation.

Police returned fire, injuring one of the accused, identified as Bilal, in the left leg. He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Mawana Community Health Centre for treatment.

His alleged accomplice, Bhoora alias Javed, managed to escape from the spot, police said. Teams have been conducting raids to locate him.

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05/09/2026

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut lost her temper during a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting, questioning officials over the alleged non-utilisation of funds allocated under the MP Local Area Development Scheme. During the meeting, Ranaut publicly reprimanded officials over the delay in using the funds and questioned their accountability. “Aren’t you people ashamed?” she was heard saying while expressing her displeasure over the issue.

Authorities demolished a mosque inside the Saharanpur District Magistrate’s office complex in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday ...
05/09/2026

Authorities demolished a mosque inside the Saharanpur District Magistrate’s office complex in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday after a court upheld an earlier order declaring the structure illegal and built on government land.

The demolition was carried out amid heavy security, with all five gates of the Collectorate sealed and additional police, PAC and Rapid Action Force personnel deployed.

Court Orders Demolition

The dispute began with a complaint filed by Vikas Tyagi, a former provincial coordinator of the Bajrang Dal, alleging that the mosque had been illegally constructed inside the sensitive government complex.

The City Magistrate’s court declared the structure illegal and ordered its demolition, while also imposing compensation of around Rs 6.41 crore over alleged encroachment and misuse of government land.

The mosque committee challenged the order before the District Judge’s court. The appeal was dismissed earlier this week, allowing the administration to proceed with the demolition.

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05/09/2026

New Delhi: Several Hindu organisations reportedly reached Delhi’s Parliament Street Police Station in support of right-wing influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged assault of protester Sanjay Kumar.

During the gathering, journalist Kashish alleged that some people present at the spot misbehaved with her while she was reporting from outside the police station. She also accused a man identified as Gaurav Hindu of hurling abuses at her.

Kashish has further alleged that Gaurav Hindu had previously used abusive and indecent language while making a video about student activist Nishu Azad.

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