Grand Mufti dismisses Muslim security concerns after meeting PM Modi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi/Kozhikode, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar has dismissed concerns over the safety of Muslims in India, stating that he did not raise any security issues during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that the community remains secure in the country.

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case's main petitioner writes to UP CM, seeks ban on Muslims selling colours on Holi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:21 AM

Mathura, Feb 17 (IANS) Religious and political tensions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Holi festival, with Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, the main petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute case, writing a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking ban on Muslims selling gulal during the festival of colours.