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madrasa news

Ghaziabad admin demolishes vacant ‘illegal’ madrasa on govt land in Dasna

The administration demolished the vacant madrasa in the afternoon using earth moving machines after about 1,000 policemen also reached Kallugarhi (Sakbi Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:34 am IST

Thar mows down 2 madrasa teachers in Chandigarh, driver arrested

As per the police, Gulsher Ali died on the spot, while Abdul Subhan was rushed to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, where he was declared brought dead. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 26, 2026 05:52 am IST

IPS officer asks madrassa students in MP to read Bhagavad Gita along with Quran

The officer had been in the news in the past after he directed all police training schools in Madhya Pradesh to hold Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas recital sessions for their recruits. (Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 08:02 pm IST

Man held in Doda for ‘raping’ minor

Police have arrested a Maulvi from a Madrasa in Doda district for allegedly raping a minor, said officials on Tuesday. (Representational image)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 07:42 am IST

Ex-madrasa teacher drew salary, pension for yrs after acquiring British citizenship: ATS probe

“The case exposes both procedural lapses and the possibility of misuse of religious platforms for financial gain and foreign influence,” said the officer. (Pic for representation)
Published on Nov 04, 2025 08:43 pm IST

What is happening to madrasas in Uttarakhand? Govt nods minority education bill

Uttarakhand has approved the Minority Education Bill, 2025, abolishing the Madrasa Board.
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:44 pm IST

Admin cracks down on illegal constructions in Sambhal village

Administration conducts a demolition drive on illegal constructions, in Rae Buzurg village in Sambhal, on Thursday (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Oct 02, 2025 08:42 pm IST

40 girls rescued from toilet in unregistered UP madrasa: What authorities said?

The action followed reports that the owner of the three-storey building in Pahalpurwa village was operating the institution without the necessary permissions.
Published on Sept 26, 2025 06:05 pm IST

Odisha Police apprehend five minors in connection with murder of student

The victim's father in the complaint alleged that his son was killed inside an abandoned bathroom on the madrasa premises.
Published on Sept 07, 2025 10:54 pm IST

12-year-old sexually abused, killed in Odisha madrasa; 5 classmates sent to juvenile home

Police investigations revealed that the boy was strangled to death by the five classmates when he resisted and threatened to inform his parents about the sexual abuse. (Representative photo)
Published on Sept 07, 2025 03:59 pm IST

5 minor students of madrasa arrested for killing 12-year-old boy in Odisha's Nayagarh

5 minor students of madrasa arrested for killing 12-year-old boy in Odisha's Nayagarh
Updated on Sept 07, 2025 11:17 am IST

All Chhattisgarh mosques, dargahs to hoist Tricolour on August 15: Waqf board

The state Waqf board said that flag hoisting should be done in the presence of the Imam, mutawalli or mosque committee members.
Updated on Aug 12, 2025 02:53 pm IST

Karnataka Madrasa teachers to be trained to teach Kannada language

Karnataka Waqf and Minority Affairs Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan on Wednesday said a programme has been launched to train teachers working in Madrasas to enable them to teach Kannada to students.
Published on Aug 06, 2025 04:42 pm IST

UP Madrasa Board 2025 results declared, 87.66% students passed

UP Madrasa Board 2025 results declared, 87.66% students passed
Updated on May 23, 2025 04:12 pm IST

Uncertainty looms over students of madrasas sealed by Uttarakhand govt

Officials sealing a madrasa in Haridwar on Tuesday as part of the statewide action against unregistered madrasas. (Representational image)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:46 pm IST

UP: Over 200 fake Madrasas trying to siphon off govt funds busted

Initially, 313 madrasas were identified with inconsistencies
Published on Mar 16, 2025 05:05 pm IST

Anti-India slogan row: Accused teen attended madrasa, had no interest in cricket, claims family

Anti-India slogan row: Accused teen attended madrasa, had no interest in cricket, claims family
Published on Mar 09, 2025 03:04 pm IST

11-year-old girl assaulted at Bengaluru madrasa, CCTV captures attack

According to the complaint filed by the victim’s mother on February 21, the girl had been enrolled in the 5th standard.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 02:23 pm IST

10-year-old dies by suicide on madrasa premises

10-year-old dies by suicide on madrasa premises
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 06:46 am IST

Minor girl ‘made to strip’, thrashed for not reciting lesson; teacher booked

The teacher to hang children upside down in front of the class if they could not remember their lessons, the girl alleged. (For representation)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:34 am IST

Committed to providing good education to Muslims through madrassas: UP minister

The significant ruling, which overturned an Allahabad High Court decision, would benefit over 17 lakh students studying in over 16,000 madrassas recognised by the UP Board of Madrassa education under the state law.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 12:12 pm IST

UP Madarsa Education Act: Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity

The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad high court's March judgment on the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 02:04 pm IST

U'khand Madrasa Board planning to introduce Sanskrit education, says chairman

If madrasa students have the option of learning Sanskrit alongside Arabic, it will be beneficial for them, Qasmi said.
Published on Oct 17, 2024 07:01 pm IST

Morning briefing: Baba Siddique's security upgraded days before death; and more

Three unidentified persons fired at and killed Baba Siddiqui of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in Bandra on Saturday evening.
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 09:33 am IST

NCPCR suggests stopping govt funding for madrasas

A madrasa located in Kotla village district Nuh, Mewat. (HT)
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 04:55 am IST

PCMC demolishes structure in Thergaon, prompts tension

Tension prevailed in Thergaon from Sunday night after PCMC demolished an illegal hall built in the vicinity of a madrasa at Pawarnagar in Kalewadi-Theragon. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 07:14 am IST

Chandigarh: Madrasa teacher held for sexually assaulting minor boy

The accused has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and will be presented in a court on Saturday. (Getty image)
Published on Sept 28, 2024 09:15 am IST

NCPCR assails madrasa system in SC, cites child rights violations

NCPCR submitted that children in madrasas are compelled to follow a rigid curriculum focused on religious education, leaving them without the opportunity to engage in mainstream academic learning. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sept 12, 2024 04:45 am IST

MP: 37.5% madrasas closed in 3 yrs due to irregularities, fake enrolments

Renewal of registration of 577 madrasas in Madhya Pradesh is on hold because of enrolment of non-Muslim students, poor infrastructure and fake enrolment to get government benefits. (Representational image)
Published on Sept 08, 2024 09:13 pm IST

UP to open two universities, to affiliate madrassas to them: Minority minister

UP to open two universities, to affiliate madrassas to them: Minority minister
Published on Aug 12, 2024 08:32 am IST