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Malappuram (Kerala) | A prominent woman Youth League leader on Tuesday slammed Samastha leader Umar Faizi Mukkam's recent remarks against fielding women in general constituencies, and said such views don't deserve any discussion. Youth League national secretary Najma Thabsheera asserted that women are equally capable of contesting elections and such views need not be taken seriously. Her remarks came days after Umar Faizi, a senior leader of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, criticised the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) for fielding women candidates in general seats in the April 9 Assembly polls. However, Samastha president Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal on Sunday urged leaders to avoid making unnecessary statements that could drag the organisation into political controversies. Describing Faizi's statement as "expired" and not worthy of consideration, Najma Tabshira told the media that both men and women are equally competent to contest polls and prove their political strength. Thabsheera said Faizi's remarks, even if expressed as a personal opinion, were not correct and did not merit further discussion. She emphasised that the IUML has its own political decision-making process and that individual opinions should not be seen as the stand of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, a body of Islamic scholars.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 27 (PTI) Zumba dance, a high-energy fitness programme introduced in schools in Kerala by the General Education Department as part of its anti-drug campaign, is facing opposition from certain Muslim groups who argue that it goes against moral values. The programme was introduced in schools following a directive from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who stated that the dance -- which combines dance and aerobic movements performed to lively music -- would help reduce stress among schoolchildren and, in turn, counter the menace of drug abuse among young people. From this ...Read More >
Malappuram (Kerala), Dec 16 (PTI) A case has been registered against a local leader of the ruling CPI(M), who had allegedly made remarks against women while speaking at a meeting here, police said on Tuesday. Tirurangadi police booked Sayid Ali Majeed on Monday based on a complaint by Jameela, an activist of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). Majeed was elected as a panchayat member in the recent civic polls. The speech made by Majeed at Kodakkal here on Sunday went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism online. According to the FIR, the accused slandered the complainant and her ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 17 : On the arrival of the sacred month of Ramzan, a meeting of the office bearers and members of Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar was held at the Auqaf headquarters under the chairmanship of its President Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, to review arrangements for the holy month at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar. It was decided that all necessary facilities will be ensured for worshippers and visitors, particularly those coming from distant areas. Special arrangements have been finalized for Taraweeh prayers, with accomplished Qaris leading the recitation of the Ho ...Read More >
T'puram/Kozhikode: Education minister V Sivankutty said no one should dictate terms on what should be done in public schools. If anyone has any issues, they should discuss them with the govt. He stated that he would not accept any threat or warning from anyone regarding the Zumba row."There is an elected govt to decide on academic and non-academic matters in govt schools," Sivankutty told reporters in the capital.The govt is ready to have a discussion on the steps taken, but on issues commonly kn ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: India's Grand Mufti and All India Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar has received the official order that declared that the death sentence of Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya has been put on hold. 94-year-old Kanthapuram shared this update on Facebook. along with the court ruling from Yemen. In his post, Kanthapuam expressed gratitude, stating that prayers have been answered and confirmed receiving the official copy of the court order to postpone the sentence. He offered prayers for God's mercy and blessings on everyone who contributed thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Petitioners have welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order staying certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and a petitioner, said that many of the points raised, including issues related to "Waqf by User" and protection of monuments, have been accepted by the court. "To a large extent, our point has been accepted. Our point on 'Waqf by User' has been accepted. Along with this, our point on protected monuments has also been accepted, that there will be no third-part ...Read More >
Ernakulam: As clock ticks as the July 16 execution date of Nimisha Priya in Yemen draws close, anxiety grows with each passing moment back in Kerala, her home state. Meanwhile, eminent Islamic scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar has intervened in the case of Nimisha Priya, the nurse from Palakkad who faces execution in Yemen. Kanthapuram has opened a channel of communication through Yemeni scholar and friend Hafil Habib Umar. Hafil Habib spoke to the brother of slain Yemeni citizen Talal Abdul Mahdi. Musliyar is continuing efforts for the release of Nimisha Priya, as stated by Adv. Sam ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family has not yet agreed to clemency or blood money. As a last-ditch effort to save her, Kanthapuram A. ...Read More >
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has announced that Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national president Professor K.M. Kader Mohideen will be conferred with the prestigious Thagaisal Thamizhar (Distinguished Tamilian) Award for the year 2025. The award, which includes a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a citation, will be presented to Mohideen during the state's Independence Day celebrations on August 15. An official release from the government stated that the decision was made following a meeting of the award selection committee chaired by the Chief Minister ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 5 (PTI) Engraving of the national emblem on the renovation plaque of Hazratbal Shrine here has sparked a controversy as locals and political leaders maintain that having any figures or shapes at Muslim religious places was against the Islamic concept of monotheism. Devotees who visited the revered shrine that houses the relic of the Prophet Mohammad slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board for inscribing Ashoka Emblem on the inauguration stone inside the sacred place. The shrine underwent renovation recently, and the reconstruction and redevelopment project of the shrine was in ...Read More >
Malappuram: Perinthalmanna police on Monday arrested a man for allegedly threatening and circulating defamatory content targeting Panakkad Sayed Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal, the state president of the Indian Union Muslim League. The accused, Muhammed Roshan, a native of Perinthalmanna, was taken into custody from Uttar Pradesh on Sunday and brought to Kerala on Monday to be produced before a court. Police said Roshan is involved in multiple criminal cases, including attempted murder and robbery. A case was registered against him for allegedly issuing threats, attempting blackmail, and posting d ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of a local youth by security forces in Ganderbal district, an incident that authorities initially described as an encounter with a separatist militant. The decision follows widespread protests and mounting allegations from local residents and the deceased's family, who insist that the killing was staged and that the youth had no links to militancy. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night in the Arhama area of Ganderbal and immediately triggered public outrage. Family membe ...Read More >
School Assembly News Headline: The Samastha Kerala Sunni Education Board (SKSEB) has officially released the results for the Madrasa Public Examinations (MPE) held for classes 5, 7, 10, and 12. The announcement was made by Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama President, Raisul Ulama E. Sulaiman Musliyar. The exams, held between January 31 and February 1, 2026, saw a high student success rate. According to the board, out of a total of 166,840 students who took the exam at 6,432 centers, 160,945 qualified for higher studies. This massive logistical task was overseen by a dedicated team of 8,560 su ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 27 (PTI) Zumba dance, a high-energy fitness programme introduced in schools in Kerala by the General Education Department as part of its anti-drug campaign, is facing opposition from certain Muslim groups who argue that it goes against moral values. The programme was introduced in schools following a directive from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who stated that the dance -- which combines dance and aerobic movements performed to lively music -- would help reduce stress among schoolchildren and, in turn, counter the menace of drug abuse among young people. Also Read ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, but put on hold certain provisions pending the final adjudication of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Act. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that some sections of the amended Act need some protection. Passing the interim order, the bench stayed the provision in the Act that a person should be a practitioner of Islam for five years to create a Waqf. It said the provision will be stayed till rules ...Read More >
Wayanad: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday addressed a spirited public meeting in Padinjarathara, within the Kalpetta Legislative Assembly Constituency, calling upon the people of Kerala to reflect on a decade of Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule and vote for a better future under the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the assembly elections scheduled for April 9. Flanked by senior UDF leaders including Shri T.J. Isaac, Shri N.D. Appachan, Shri T. Muhammad, Shri P.P. Ali, and the UDF candidate from Kalpetta, Adv. T. Siddique, Priyanka began her addre ...Read More >
Nagpur: Pardi flyover, which was expected to be East Nagpur's only functional route during the rains, has succumbed to the first monsoon downpour. Torrential rains have resulted in multiple potholes, uneven patches, and loose gravel deposits on the flyover, turning the Kalamna, Itwari and Bhandara wings into pothole-ridden stretches resembling a booby trap. Additionally, the roundabout above has developed several depressions, posing risk to motorists.Commuters have raised concerns over the safety and longevity of the structure, demanding immediate repairs and fixing accountability of the execu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court stayed Thursday the release of 'Udaipur Files' in a rare instance of judicial intervention to pause a movie on the eve of its pan-India opening, reports Abhinav Garg. The film is purportedly based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal's 2022 murder in Udaipur.The court directed Islamic cleric body Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind and other petitioners, which have objected to the movie, to seek a review of its censor certificate. The division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal directed the petitioners to approach the Centre within two days with their grievance. Until t ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle sales crossed the one million mark in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26 with exports registering a double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday. "Passenger Vehicles, comprising utility vehicles and cars, saw their highest ever exports in Q1 of 2025-26 of 2.04 Lakh units, registering a growth of 13.2 per cent over Q1 of 2024-25," according to the SIAM statement. Export growth in this segment was driven by stable demand across most markets, with strong perfo ...Read More >
Tensions escalated across Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Bareilly, Barabanki, Mau, and Varanasi, following "I Love Muhammad" campaign protests. Bareilly experienced violent clashes, prompting extensive police raids, arrests of a prominent cleric, and massive security deployment. Authorities are investigating pre-planned conspiracies to disrupt communal harmony. Tensions escalated across Barabanki and Mau districts following violent clashes in Bareilly over the "I Love Muhammad" campaign, prompti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking to halt the release of the Bollywood film Udaipur Files, which is reportedly inspired by the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur. Filed by Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and Principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, the petition alleges that the film may incite communal discord and threaten social harmony. The petition cites the film's trailer, released on June 26, 2025, as containing inflammatory material. It includes alleged references to controversial remarks made ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, but put on hold certain provisions pending the final adjudication of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Act. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that some sections of the amended Act need some protection. Also Read | Did Kangana Ranaut Reveal Big Secrets About PM Narendra Modi? PIB Fact Check Flags Fake AI Generated Videos. Passing the interim order, the bench stayed the provision in the Act that a p ...Read More >
How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Dancing at deck parties is a classic feature of many cruises, so why not make a workout of it? The Zumba Cruise will return in 2026, marking its first appearance in seven years. During this time, guests can spend five days immersed in the fitness program, an aerobic workout that combines dance with aerobic exercises. "There's truly nothing like the Zumba Cruise - ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Muslim community, especially the Shia sect, observed Ashura with remembrance of Imam Hussain's martyrdom in distinct ways in the city on Sunday. The Shia community led the rituals with matam (mourning) and self-flagellation, such as chest beating, slapping, and wailing during huge rallies from Haidry Masjid in Mominpura to Karbala Masjid in Imambada and Kamptee's Hussainabad to Kanhan. The community later participated in majlees-e-shyame gareeba, followed by a feast in the evening. Naushad Ali Haidry, president of Shia Jamaat Trust, said over 2,000 community members participated in ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Dinesh Sharma, on Saturday condemned the recent violence linked to the 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy and urged communities to uphold peace and mutual respect. His comments came in the wake of violent protests in several parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said, "This is not appropriate. No religion teaches violence. The life of Prophet Muhammad itself stands as a testament to patience and compassion. A woman used to throw garbage at him daily, and when she stopped one day, he went to check on her ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking to halt the release of the Bollywood film Udaipur Files, which is reportedly inspired by the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur. Filed by Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and Principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, the petition alleges that the film may incite communal discord and threaten social harmony. The petition cites the film's trailer, released on June 26, 2025, as containing inflammatory material. It includes alleged references to controversial remarks made ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday lashed out at Congress MP Imran Masood for describing Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad as a "misguided youth", calling the remarks "unfortunate and concerning". The Congress, meanwhile, stood by Masood's comments and reiterated that no religion endorses acts of terror. Masood's statement came after a video surfaced in which Umar justified suicide attacks as a "martyrdom operation -- as known in Islam". Masood countered the claim, saying suicide attacks are "haram" in Islam and argued that Umar carried out the Red Fort car blast only because he was a "misg ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, here. Paying rich tribute to Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Sinha recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless Parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social cohesion and harmony will always be remembered," the Lieutenant Governor said. Follow the Daily Exce ...Read More >
Malappuram: General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday announced his willingness to engage in discussions with Muslim organisations concerning the proposed changes in school timings. He emphasised his openness to dialogue with various stakeholders, including the prominent Samastha EK faction. "I have already made it clear that the new class timings have been decided by the High Court. There is no scope for discussion regarding the verdict. However, I am willing to engage in dialogue with any organisation, including Samastha," the minister said. Earlier, Muslim organisations have rai ...Read More >