The Rise of Bulldozer Culture A Threat to Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Vol. LXII No. 23
Date: September 8, 2024
Justice for All, Without Fear or Favour
Prashant Bhushan, it appears, is still worried about the freedom of our judiciary. His views in this regard are in public domain. He feels that the judiciary is still under…
Supreme Court Says NO to ‘Bulldozer Justice’
Over the past few years, several state governments have demolished houses and properties belonging to those involved in serious crimes. The Supreme Court asked the authorities how anybody’s house could…
Always Say Only the Best
Muslims should refrain from losing their temper. They should not resort to exaggerated statements. Even in the face of provocation from their opponents, Muslims should not utter even a word…
A Living Testimony to the Glory of the Lord
Cleanliness is half of faith because one cannot have full devotion to Allah unless the purification of heart is complete. Thus, half of faith is purification of the soul and…
The Rise of Bulldozer Culture A Threat to Human Rights
This is not merely about demolishing physical structures; it threatens to erode the foundations of democracy itself. The government must act swiftly to end this practice, protect the rights of…
Selective Bulldozing: A Symbol of State-Sponsored Communalism?
This misuse of bulldozers is not without historical precedent. The most infamous incident occurred in 1992 when Hindutva extremists demolished the Mughal-era Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, claiming it was built…
Four Hundred Waqf-Related Cases Pending in Bihar
Irshadullah also says that even in those cases where the Waqf Board has got favourable verdicts, the administration is not helping to regain possession. He says that arranging possession is…
Bulldozer Justice is Threat to Rule of Law and Constitutional
‘Bulldozer justice’ typically bypasses established legal procedures, challenging fundamental legal principles and constitutional integrity. Experts argue that this practice, which often ignores the principle of due process, compromises fairness of…
Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Bajrang Dal Members Allegedly Threaten
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with the Students Islamic Organisation of India, Telangana, leading the outcry. In a strongly worded statement released today, the organization decried the actions of…
Osmania Hospital to be Relocated to Goshamahal
The present building of Osmania Hospital at Afzal Gunj near Musi River will be conserved as a heritage structure. The Chief Minister plans to preserve and restore the historic building…
MLC Amer Ali Khan demands appointment of Muslim officers as
Drawing attention to the findings of the Sachar Committee Report, which underscored the importance of Muslim representation in law enforcement, Amer Ali Khan urged the Chief Minister to use his…
SIO Hyderabad Delegation Engages with Newly Appointed MLCs on Student
The delegation took the opportunity to highlight several pressing issues that require attention at the legislative level. The topics discussed included the need for timely and adequate student scholarships, concerns…
AkbaruddinOwaisi’sEducational Institutions on Lake Land Face Demolition
AkbaruddinOwaisi is not the only politician whose educational institutions are under scrutiny for alleged encroachments.Authorities have issued notices to colleges owned by opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Marri Rajasekhar…
Telangana Waqf Board Rejects Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
“It is obvious to the Board that the proposed bill has been prepared with a particular mindset and aims at destroying the autonomy of Waqf Board and the very institution…
Two Muslims Attacked in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara Amid Rising Communal Tensions
Rehan, who was on his way to buy milk, recounted a similar experience. He was stopped by a group near the temple and questioned about his identity. Upon learning he…
Authors Dare to Highlight Problems of Indian Muslims
Over the last few weeks, books by respected academics and researchers like Hilal Ahmed and Mujibur Rehman have hit the market. Some people have called the authors brave for daring…
Tragic Incident in Bijnor: Woman Dies After Police Raid
In response to the incident, local leaders, including Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Kumar Paras, have demanded accountability from the police. Paras led a delegation to the district police chief’s office,…
Can Mere Harsher Punishment Stop Rape?
Why we have so far utterly failed to restore safety and security of women and why all our efforts in this direction ended in smoke? The situation indeed calls for…
Islamophobia and the Clash of Civilisations Thesis
Targeting Islam and Muslims is the way to define politics, culture, economy, religion, and identity in the post-Cold War period. By magnifying the differences and then transforming them into an…
Erdan’s War on the UN: The Brutal Wish of Failed
Israel has had a long and troubled history with the United Nations and other UN-linked institutions. According to Israel’s political discourse, the UN is an ‘antisemitic’ organization, a label Israelis…
Muslim Minorities Face Greater Hardships Than SC/STs, Says MLC Ameer
MLC and Siasat Urdu Daily Chief Editor Ameer Ali Khan speaks on the challenges faced by Muslim minorities and the need for a well-rounded strategy for their upliftment in an…
Hezbollah Flexes Its Muscles
Hezbollah emerged during the Lebanese Civil War, initially as a response to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and was supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolution. Although it was initially established with…
Perfect Talks and Speeches of the Prophet
The prophet, may Allah bless and grant him peace, had to interact with different classes and types of persons. His manner of conversation with all of them were not the…
Teenager Allegedly Gang-Raped at Jodhpur Hospital, Two Detained
According to Pratap Nagar ACP Anil Kumar, the two accused men were employed as contractual sweepers at the hospital. While their identities have not been disclosed, the police have confirmed…
A.G. Noorani’s Demise: A Colossal Loss for Lovers of Law,
He belonged to the old school and used to mark the articles and outline them for future reference. Not known to many people,Nooranisahab was a practicing Muslim and was not…
AIMPLB Panel Meets with JPC, Raises Concerns Over Waqf Amendment
Led by AIMPLB General Secretary Maulana Muhammad Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, the delegation detailed their objections to each of the proposed amendments. They argued that the Bill significantly diminishes the powers…
Delhi HC Directs Culture Ministry, ASI to Retrieve Missing Document
A bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma, on Wednesday, emphasized the seriousness of the missing document and warned of strict action if it is not presented. “These…
Assault on Muslim Youths in Moradabad’s Ganga Vihar Colony Sparks
Tensions escalated further when the father of one of the assaulted youths arrived at the scene and was also subjected to abuse and physical assault. He denied the allegations against…
Assam Assembly Discontinues Friday Namaz Break
“The Speaker of the Assam Assembly, Biswajit Daimary, held a meeting with the legislators, where the decision was taken unanimously,” Phukan said. He added that this change aligns Assam with…
Four RSS Members Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of
According to the prosecution, Kunhi was ambushed by the four men on Gudde Temple Road while on his way to prayers. The assailants restrained his arms and fatally stabbed him,…
Rights groups urge EU to end cooperation with Israel as
“More than 130 Palestinian journalists and media professionals have been killed by the Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October. At least 30 of them were killed in the…
Traces of settlement dating back 6,000 years discovered in eastern
Mehmet Isikli, a professor at Ataturk University in Erzurum and the scientific adviser of the project, told Anadolu that a different period began in Eastern Anatolia after the Kura–Araxes culture.
Pro-Palestine rally in Dublin protests Israel’s ongoing brutal attacks on
Helen Mahony, an activist who participated in the demonstration, told Anadolu that “today’s march is for the children of Palestine. We know that over 17,000 children were murdered during this…
Weeks of Flooding Claim 170 Lives in Nigeria
According to the latest NEOC figures updated on Tuesday and released by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), so far, 170 people have been killed, 1,941 injured, and 205,338 displaced…
Middle East: What if Trump comes back?
If we look south towards the Middle East,we will find American policy like a wrecked train, during his first term: Trump abandoned the nuclear agreement which had restricted the Iranian…
