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Muslims cannot be forced to sing ‘Vande Mataram’ as it conflicts with Islamic belief of monotheism, says Maulana Arshad Madani 
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December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Breaking News, National

Muslims cannot be forced to sing ‘Vande Mataram’ as it conflicts with Islamic belief of monotheism, says Maulana Arshad Madani 

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On Monday, Parliament began a special session to discuss Vande Mataram, with Prime Minister Modi leading the discussion. Muslim and some opposition MPs spoke against mandatory recitation, arguing that its contents conflict with their religious beliefs.  Maulana Arshad Madani, senior Islamic scholar and current Principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, clarified that while Muslims have no...

Over 10,000 held under UAPA from 2019-2023, but convictions total just 335
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December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Breaking News, National

Over 10,000 held under UAPA from 2019-2023, but convictions total just 335

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A total of 10,440 people were arrested under the anti-terrorism law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, between 2019 and 2023, but only 335 were convicted, the Union government told Parliament on Monday. Data submitted to the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai showed Jammu and Kashmir accounted for the highest...