Tauqeer Raza arrested over 'I Love Muhammad' campaign which led to violence in UP, sent to 14-day judicial custody

IANS | September 27, 2025 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Tauqeer Raza, a local cleric and chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested on Saturday after his support for the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign triggered chaos in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities said a large crowd gathered outside his residence following a video he posted backing the campaign. The gathering continued to swell, leading to tension in the area. Raza has been sent to 14-days' judicial custody. Officials are monitoring the situation to prevent further unrest.

Curfew relaxed in Leh from 1 pm to 3 pm

IANS | September 27, 2025 2:07 PM

Leh, Sep 27 (IANS) Authorities on Saturday announced relaxation of curfew in Leh from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., as the situation showed signs of improvement.

India’s task is to transform Global South from rule-takers to rule-shapers

IANS | September 27, 2025 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) When it comes to Global South, India’s task is not to replace one hegemony with another, but to build a cooperative framework where Southern producers, shippers, and regulators gain dignity and competitiveness, a report has said, adding that by blending reaction with initiative — contesting unfair measures while advancing corridors in shipping, warehousing, finance, and capacity — the South can transform from rule-takers to rule-shapers.

BJP MP Dinesh Sharma criticises violence linked to ‘I Love Muhammad’ slogan

IANS | September 27, 2025 1:34 PM

Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) BJP MP Dinesh Sharma, on Saturday condemned the recent violence linked to the 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy and urged communities to uphold peace and mutual respect. His comments came in the wake of violent protests in several parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.