A UP police officer’s remark on Holi and Friday prayers—is this against the Constitution? Are we now ranking festivals in India? What should be the role of the police?

Alvida Jumma, the final Friday of Ramadan, is significant for Muslims who seek deep reflection, forgiveness, and a strengthened connection with Allah. It's a time for special prayers, charity ...

Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Chaudhary, who stirred a controversy with his statement comparing the frequency of Holi and Friday prayers, defended his remarks on Wednesday and called for communal harmony.

In view of Alvida Jumma, the last Friday of Ramadan, Jammu and Kashmir authorities issued an order rescheduling the holiday for Shab-i-Qadr, which was earlier slated for March 27. “In partial ...

Uttar Pradesh police has tightened security across the state in view of the auspicious Friday or Jumma prayers today. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhishek Bharti noted that Quick Reaction ...

The new directive comes a day after a circle officer kicked up a row by saying that Holi is a festival that occurs once a year whereas Jumma namaz takes place 52 times a year in UP's Sambhal The ...