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Denmark proposes bill to stop Quran burnings in bid to ease tensions with Muslim nations

Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Quran have been burned, or otherwise damaged, prompting outrage in Muslim countries.

Australia just got an Islamic bank. Here are some of its challenges

The fundamental distinguishing feature of an Islamic bank is its adherence to Sharia. No interest or investment in businesses that are deemed unlawful by Islam.

‘Will sever diplomatic ties if a Koran is burned again,’ Iraq tells Sweden

Thursday's demonstration was called by supporters of Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to protest against the second planned Koran burning in Sweden in weeks.

UN rights body passes Pakistan motion on religious hatred after Koran burning incident

The resolution was strongly opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.

UN rights council to debate over Quran burning resolution

Pakistan-led resolution condemns Quran burning as provocative and violating human rights, European Union calls for consensus.

Sweden’s Quran burner may not be a free speech activist. But defending him protects us all

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference have periodically lobbied for blasphemy to be made a global offence. But they have been soft on violations of human rights in Sharia law.

‘I feel angry and disgusted’: Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran

A man tore up and burned a Koran in Sweden's capital Stockholm last week, resulting in strong condemnation from several states.

Protest outside Swedish embassy in Baghdad after Quran burning incident in Sweden

The protest comes after a man burned a Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm Wednesday. Following the incident, the Iraq Foreign Ministry summoned Sweden's ambassador.

Muslim Personal Law is an embarrassment. Adapt it to modern life—marriage, divorce, adoption

Almost every area needs reform to bring these laws up to date with the contemporary realities. It has to begin with recognising the Muslim woman as a whole individual.

What does the Quran say about the hijab? Prophet said law of land foremost

Wearing a headscarf is a matter of personal freedom in Islam. But the Prophet always prioritised the law of the land.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.