Education Department
Rajasthan Government Withdraws Order to Celebrate Babri Demolition as Shaurya Diwas
Nov 30, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Rajasthan government initially ordered schools and government offices to celebrate Babri Masjid demolition as "Shaurya Diwas" on December 6, planning activities centered on Ram Temple and nationalism, before abruptly withdrawing the directive amid political scrutiny, citing student examinations as the official reason.
Kashmir Muslim Organizations Oppose Mandatory Vande Mataram Celebrations in J&K Schools
Nov 05, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Religious organizations in Kashmir have strongly opposed a government directive requiring schools across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of religious scholars, claims the order infringes on religious freedoms by compelling Muslim students to participate in activities that conflict with Islamic teachings. They have appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to withdraw what they describe as a coercive directive.
Mumbai Filmmaker Takes Children Hostage Over Disputed Rs 2.4 Crore Government Payment
Oct 31, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Mumbai filmmaker Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage, including 17 children, after disputes with the Maharashtra government over Rs 2.4 crore payment for an urban sanitation initiative. The hostage situation ended when police fatally shot Arya during a rescue operation. Government officials claim Arya's documentation was incomplete and he had been collecting unauthorized fees from schools.
NHRC Investigates Alleged Religious Conversion of 556 Hindu Children in Unauthorized Madhya Pradesh Madrasas
Sep 30, 2025 05:43 pm CST
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded an action-taken report regarding allegations that 556 Hindu children are being targeted for religious conversion in 27 unauthorized madrasas across Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. The complaint suggests these institutions are teaching religious texts without parental consent or government approval, potentially violating multiple laws including the Juvenile Justice Act and constitutional provisions.