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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicMuslim Women

Topic: Muslim Women

SC invokes Sabarimala in plea seeking entry of women into mosques

SC issues notices to minority affairs ministry, Muslim law board and NCW on a petition filed by a Muslim couple challenging ban on entry of women in mosques.

Muslim women group’s manifesto wants political parties to make law against mob lynching

These women demanded the political parties restore constitutional rights of women and minorities.

Triple talaq non-issue, empower us through education: Muslim women in Rajasthan

Across the Jaipur, Sikar and Jhunjhunu belt, the general refrain among Muslim women is that the government shouldn't tinker with Sharia laws.

Nikah halala: Is it rape or religion?

As the Centre prepares to file its response on the matter in court, the community finds itself wading through several interpretations.

Young Muslim women fight to control their own stories in Ghazala Jamil’s new book

In 'Muslim Women Speak: Of Dreams and Shackles', activist-scholar Jamil tries to find these women's real voices, instead of just presenting them as victims.

Essential to distinguish religion from practices for Muslim women to progress

Substantive gender equality is a prerequisite for women to become active and equal partners in the creation of a humane society.

Women reveal the sexual harassment they face even on Haj

Are those who go on the Haj better than other men? Do they respect women more than other men do? There is no evidence of this.

RSS ropes in Muslim women to push for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Sangh affiliate will hold a Muslim women’s conclave in Ayodhya on 21 Feb to solidarity show with Hindus over Ram temple issue.

Muslim women may stand to lose more from proposed law criminalising instant triple talaq

Triple talaq should be made a non-cognisable & bailable offence; it cannot be treated differently from adultery and bigamy.

The triple talaq bill: How far we’ve come, and how we got here

What started as a petition by a divorced Muslim woman, Shayara Bano, in the SC, has resulted in an adjourned Parliament, and acrimonious and tokenistic politics.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.