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Army chief General Bipin Rawat referred to Ajmal’s AIDUF in connection with reports of increase in Muslim population in several districts of Assam, observing that the party has grown 'faster' than the BJP in the 1980s. (Photo: File | PTI)

Army says nothing political or religious in Bipin Rawat’s comments

Army reply came after AIUDF asked whether chief was 'indulging in politics' which is against his constitutional mandate.

22 Feb 2018 4:35 PM

Four of the six Army men, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Habibullah Qureshi, Manzoor Ahmed Deva and Mohammad Iqbal Sheikh, killed in the attack were identified as Kashmiris. (Representational Image)

Don't communalise martyrs: Army Northern Command chief to Owaisi

Thousands of people defied threats and turned up to pay their respects on Tuesday to the deceased Kashmiri soldiers.

14 Feb 2018 2:38 PM

Hyderabad lawmaker and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also attacked the government for 'not learning lessons' from terror attacks on Army installations in the past. (Photo: File/PTI)

Owaisi slams RSS chief, says Mohan Bhagwat should lead, stand at LoC

On Mohan Bhagwat's remark that RSS could ready a military force faster than the Army, Owaisi said the comment must be looked into deeply.

14 Feb 2018 9:57 AM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also criticised the central government on Triple Talaq Bill and termed it an attack on sharia. (Photo: PTI)

Some people dancing to tune of Modi, says Owaisi on expelled AIMPLB member

Asaduddin Owaisi also called for social boycott of those calling for giving up Babri Masjid.

12 Feb 2018 1:58 PM

Members of All India Muslim Personal Law Board during the second day of its meeting on triple talaq issue Saturday. (Photo: File)

AIMPLB expels member for ‘masjid shifting’ remark; says it can’t be done

Owaisi also said that the triple talaq bill was not acceptable to the Muslim community as it was against the Constitution.

11 Feb 2018 3:38 PM

The Board said it will abide by the Supreme Court's decision in the matter. (Photo: PTI)

Babri dispute: AIMPB retains stand, says Masjid land can't be sold, gifted

The board emphasised basic level of Shariah that land dedicated for Masjid cannot be sold, gifted or alienated.

10 Feb 2018 10:02 AM

Commenting further, Katiyar said that there should be a bill that punishes those who do not respect Vande Matram and insult the national flag. (Photo: ANI)

Muslims should quit India, go to B'desh, Pak: BJP MP Vinay Katiyar

The BJP leader's comment came after AIMIM chief Owaisi demanded the Govt makes calling Indian Muslims 'Pakistani' a punishable offence.

07 Feb 2018 1:21 PM

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi also termed triple talaq bill as 'anti-women'. (Photo: PTI)

Bring law to punish those who call Indian Muslims ‘Pakistani’, demands Owaisi

Owaisi, however, also added that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government would not bring such a bill in the Parliament.

07 Feb 2018 8:54 AM

Choubey reckoned that the court’s decision would echo with the sentiments of majority, 'Lord Rama’s temple is about the sentiments of crores of people, so the temple will definitely be built in Ayodhya. There’s no two ways about it.' (Photo: Representational | Debasish Dey)

Owaisi taking political advantage out of Ayodhya dispute: BJP

The dispute pertains to whether Babri Masjid or a Ram Temple originally stood at a piece of land in Ayodhya.

29 Jan 2018 1:12 PM

The AIMIM leader alleged that it shows that the Constitution and rule of law is not important for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government. (Photo: PTI/File)

This is 'pakoda' politics, BJP laid red carpet for 'Padmaavat' protesters: Owaisi

Owaisi also said Prime Minister Modi has 56 inch chest only for Muslims.

25 Jan 2018 5:06 PM

Owaisi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was doing nothing for the nation but was always ahead to take credit for the good work done by others. (Photo: PTI/File)

Triple talaq bill is tactic to bring women on road, send men to prison: Owaisi

At the same time, he asked the Muslim community to socially boycott those who take the instant triple talaq route to divorce.

23 Jan 2018 5:54 PM

Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Rizvi said the madrasas should be affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, and should allow non-Muslim students. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Madrasas make terrorists, not doctors or engineers: Shia Waqf Board chief

Shia Central Waqf Board chief Rizvi said, he has written to Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the matter.

09 Jan 2018 6:11 PM

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Several parties speak up against triple talaq bill

The bill makes instant triple talaq illegal and void and has a provision for awarding a jail term of up to three years to the husband.

29 Dec 2017 12:30 AM

Law Minister said that the main question before the house is that when Islamic countries have regulated provisions of triple talaq then can India, which is a secular nation, remain silent on the issue. (Photo: PTI)

Govt tables triple talaq bill in LS, says it's about women rights, not politics, religion

The Law Minister informed the House that at least 100 triple talaq cases have come to light after the SC banned it in August 2017.

28 Dec 2017 5:05 PM

Monumental neurosis: Taj is India’s heritage

Hindu right-wingers need not be liberal secularists, and they should not be.

18 Oct 2017 1:25 AM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s statement comes after BJP’s Sangeet Som said Taj Mahal was built by traitors and has no place in India history. (Photo: PTI/File) (Photo: File)

Will Modi stop hoisting flag at Red Fort built by 'traitors': Owaisi attacks BJP

AIMIM chief also asked if Yogi Adityanath and Narendra Modi can tell tourists not to visit Taj Mahal.

16 Oct 2017 3:55 PM

AIMIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Is there a policy on Kashmir or not: Owaisi asks Modi

Owaisi on Wednesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party has no policy on Kashmir.

23 May 2017 4:35 PM

Row over Ravi Shankar Prasad ‘Muslim sanctity’ remark

The Congress and other Opposition parties have launched a scathing attack on the Union minister.

23 Apr 2017 4:29 AM

Indian Constitution not Prasad has given Muslims 'proper sanctity': Owaisi

Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday asserted that Muslims do not vote for the BJP, but still the government has given them 'proper sanctity'.

22 Apr 2017 2:08 PM

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi. (Photo: File)

Adityanath’s appointment as UP CM will lead to ‘exclusivist development’: Owaisi

Owasi, a firebrand Muslim leader, said he was the least surprised by the decision.

19 Mar 2017 9:41 AM

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