Madrasa
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J-K: Massive fire engulfs Madarsa in Shopian, firefighters and security forces rush to scene
Jammu and Kashmir | May 26, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTA massive fire erupted at Jamia Sirajul-Uloom Madarsa in Shopian, Kashmir, prompting a swift response from locals, firefighters, and security forces.
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Illegal mosques, madrasas sealed as UP govt intensifies drive against unauthorised construction
Uttar Pradesh | May 02, 2025, 09:41 AM ISTThe campaign specifically targets madrasas operating without government recognition or failing to meet required standards, resulting in their closure.
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UP govt launches major crackdown on illegal encroachments, shuts down 17 unauthorised madrasas
India | Apr 28, 2025, 09:18 AM ISTAs part of the anti-encroachment drive, strict action has also been taken against unauthorised religious establishments. In Bahraich district alone, action was taken against 89 illegal encroachments.
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First action under Waqf Act: Illegal madrasa built on government land demolished in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 14, 2025, 02:02 PM ISTAccording to sources, the madrasa had been operating for a long time despite multiple objections and complaints from locals. However, no substantial action had been taken until now.
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What is UP Madarsa Education Act 2004 declared constitutional by SC? All you need to know
Education | Nov 05, 2024, 03:23 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government implemented the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act in 2004. However, the Allahabad High Court declared this Act unconstitutional. The decision made by the High Court was later challenged in the Supreme Court.
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Delhi: Child dies under mysterious circumstances at madrasa in Dayalpur
Delhi | Aug 24, 2024, 10:21 AM ISTThe deceased child's mother got information that he was sick. She took him and was admitted to a hospital in Brijpuri, where doctors declared him dead. Following this, the mother along with a huge crowd gathered outside the madrasa and demanded action.
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Ahmedabad: Team conducting survey of madrasa attacked by crowd outside Mosque | VIDEO
Gujarat | May 19, 2024, 07:17 PM ISTThe survey of over 1,100 madrasas is being conducted on the orders of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). Out of these 205 madrasas are being surveyed in Ahmedabad by 175 teams.
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'Not correct, it will breach secularism': SC stays HC order on UP Board of Madrasa Education Act
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 05, 2024, 03:29 PM ISTThe Supreme Court noted the Allahabad High Court is not prima facie correct that the 'UP Board of Madrasa Education Act' will breach principles of secularism and stayed its order declaring the board as unconstitutional.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video sparks false claims amidst communal tensions | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Feb 12, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTFACT CHECK: Violent clashes ensued, prompting a shoot-at-sight order and internet suspension by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami. Fact-checking revealed the video's true origin, prompting investigations and plans to invoke the National Security Act.
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Haldwani: FIR against 5,000 people, magisterial inquiry ordered after six killed in violent clashes
India | Feb 10, 2024, 02:19 PM ISTOver 1,000 police personnel remained deployed in the town, close to Nainital, officials said. The demolished structures were on government land, and municipal workers and police acted after court orders, they said.
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Haldwani Violence: Shoot-on-sight order issued, curfew imposed as rioters set ablaze vehicles
News | Feb 09, 2024, 01:42 PM ISTHaldwani Violence: Shoot-on-sight order issued, Curfew imposed as rioters set ablaze vehicles after an illegal madrasa was razed during an anti-encroachment drive. Watch the video to know more!
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Haldwani: Six dead, several injured as illegal madrasa, mosque demolition triggers violence
India | Feb 09, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTMost of the people hospitalised after the violence at Malik ka Bagicha in the city's Banbhoolpura area were police personnel. The remaining were municipal workers involved in the demolition of the local madrasa and a mosque in its complex, they said.
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Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary visits violence-affected areas, reviews situation
India | Feb 09, 2024, 11:37 PM ISTHaldwani violence: Tension prevailed in Haldwani on Thursday after several establishments, including a mosque and a madrasa, which were illegally constructed on government land, were demolished.
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Violence erupts in Haldwani after illegal madrasa razed, 60 injured, shoot-at-sight order issued
India | Feb 09, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTA group of protestors hurled stones and set vehicles on fire after officials demolished an illegal madrasa in Haldwani.
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Madrasa student held from UP's Deoband over social media post threatening 'Pulwama-like' attack soon
India | Dec 27, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTThe accused, who has been held for threatening a second Pulwama-like incident, was pursuing some religious education in a Deoband Madrasa. Security has been put on high alert.
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Gujarat: Madrasa teacher in Junagadh arrested for sodomising minor students
Crime | Oct 24, 2023, 01:31 PM ISTThe matter came to light when one of the students called up his mother from another teacher's phone and complained about the maulana who allegedly sodomised at least 10 of his students in Gujarat's Junagadh.
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UP govt starts pilot project to teach AI in madrasas, align institutions with mainstream education
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 15, 2023, 01:46 PM ISTAiming to bring the Muslims to the mainstream education in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government has introduced a pilot project to teach artificial intelligence in madrasas.
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Aap Ki Adalat: "I want Muslim youths to get...," says Himanta Sarma on 'madarsa' closing in Assam
India | May 28, 2023, 06:19 AM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma on madarsa: Assam CM Himanta Sarma has said that he is trying to create a progressive ecosystem for the Muslim community in the state.
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No scholarships for Madrasa students for up to class 8 in Uttar Pradesh
India | Nov 28, 2022, 01:00 PM ISTUP Madrassas: Centre said that under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), it has been made free for up to classes 8, therefore, there is no justification for giving the scholarships to children up to 8th grade.
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Saharanpur: Around 750 madrasas registered with district administration, says government survey
India | Oct 23, 2022, 12:45 PM ISTMadrasas news: Earlier, the UP government declared to conduct a survey in unrecognized madrassas to ascertain information on the number of students, teachers, curriculum, and its affiliation with any non-government organization.