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The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation formed by the UP State Sunni Central Waqf Board has unveiled the design of the mosque to be built in Ayodhya. The allotted five-acre land will be used to make a mosque, and other utilities including a 200-bed hospital, community kitchen, and a modern library. Additionally, the mosque will have installed solar panels and will have enough space for 2,000 people to pray together.

Sparking a controversy, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj on December 19 said that "the minority status of the Muslims should be abolished". Stating that India’s Muslim population is more than that of Pakistan, he insisted that the abolishment should be done with "immediate effect". He further said Muslims should consider themselves as "younger siblings" of Hindus. Maharaj added that the Centre would soon pass a legislation to control the population… read-more

K Krishna Murthy, a constable from Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh, spends Rs 10,000 every month for providing ration and clothing to needy people. Murthy helps more than 30 people every month from his salary. He said he got inspired by his grandparents and parents and has been doing this since 2017. Besides distributing blankets, he also provides books and dictionaries to children on Abdul Kalam and Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversaries.

Stating that port-out requests have significantly increased, Reliance Jio has accused Bharti Airtel and Vi of using the farmers' protest for 'unethical' campaigning. In a letter to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio mentioned that Airtel and Vi had allegedly campaigned a switch from Jio would support the protesting farmers. Moreover, Jio has asked for strict action against the companies. However, Airtel and Vi have denied… read-more

Ten farmers organizations have submitted a memorandum on December 14 to the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar extending their support to the three farm laws. Reportedly, the farmers were associated with the All India Kisan Coordination Committee and are from different states. In the memorandum, the organizations have requested the central government not to get affected by the farmers' protest and stay rigid on the three farm… read-more