azaan row

‘Deeply Hurtful’: Omar Abdulah On Karnataka BJP MLA K S Eshwarappa's ‘Is Allah Deaf’ Remark

Karnataka BJP MLA Eshwarappa had sparked a row by saying that the loudspeakers used for 'Azaan' disturb people, especially students preparing for examinations and patients in hospitals.

Mar 13, 2023, 22:36 PM IST

Sonu Nigam's Concert Brawl, Support to Radhe Maa, Azaan Remark: Times When Singer Hit Headlines for Wrong Reasons

Sonu Nigam had his fair share of controversies, recently sonu was pushed and manhandled at a concert. Scroll down to check some of his biggest controversies.

Feb 21, 2023, 13:48 PM IST

Amid loudspeaker controversy, students launch city's first live streaming azaan app ‘Al-Islaah’

The Azaan app comes with several features and prominently focuses on live streaming azaan or call to prayer, which is made five times a day.

Aug 27, 2022, 16:58 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath warns officials of action if loudspeakers found violating norms in UP

Addressing a review meeting with officials via video conferencing from his official residence, CM Yogi Adityanath said his government has successfully removed loudspeakers used in violation of norms at religious places in the state.

May 19, 2022, 08:21 AM IST

'Karnataka govt succeeded in solving Hijab, Azaan, Halal issues': CM Basavraj Bommai

Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai said, "See all issues are sorted out amicably whether it is Hijab, Azaan or Halal. All have been solved very amicably and legally."

May 15, 2022, 16:41 PM IST

Raj Thackeray receives death threats, MNS warns 'entire Maharashtra will burn'

A letter said to be penned in Urdu was received at the MNS office and another in Hindi by Nandgaonkar, after which he warned that "even if one hair on Raj Thackeray is touched, entire Maharashtra will go up in flames."

May 11, 2022, 18:28 PM IST

For 'Sadbuddhi to Uddhav Thackeray', MP Navneet Rana husband to pray at Delhi Hanuman Temple

On Shiv Sena's act of questioning Lilavati hospital after Rana's MRI pictures went viral, Navneet Rana said that the "Chief Minister has stooped too low by hindering in a woman's ailment and its treatment."

May 11, 2022, 16:24 PM IST

Navneet Rana calls Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut 'goon-like MP', claims he threatened her - Watch

"I was openly threatened by a goon-like MP...I will go and file FIR against 'Popat' like Sanjay Raut who said that he will bury me 20-feet deep," she told the media.

May 09, 2022, 17:12 PM IST

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Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): MNS threatens to play Hanuman Chalisa outside police stations

Allahabad High Court has given an important decision in the loudspeaker case. The court has rejected the petition to put loudspeakers for azaaan in Mosque.

May 08, 2022, 01:58 AM IST

Maharashtra loudspeaker row: Hanuman Chalisa played by MNS workers in Mumbai during early morning Azaan

This comes after MNS president Raj Thackeray’s May 3 deadline to remove loudspeakers atop mosques or they will play Hanuman Chalisa during azaan.

May 04, 2022, 09:04 AM IST

Loudspeaker row: MNS chief Raj Thackeray booked for Aurangabad speech

During his public rally in Aurangabad recently, Raj Thackeray had asked people to play Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques from May 4 if loudspeakers there were not removed, reported ANI.

May 03, 2022, 15:36 PM IST

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Azaan Controversy Updates: MNS organizes Hanuman Chalisa recitation

Raj Thackeray will recite Hanuman Chalisa in Pune. MNS organized Hanuman Chalisa recitation. Demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques.

Apr 15, 2022, 14:42 PM IST

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Taal Thok Ke: Does Raj Thackeray have the right to give ultimatum on Azaan?

MNS President Raj Thackeray has given an ultimatum regarding loudspeakers in mosques. Thackeray says, "if loudspeakers are not removed by 3rd May, then from 4th May, Hanuman Chalisa will be heard on the loudspeakers outside every mosque.

Apr 13, 2022, 21:12 PM IST

Singer Sonu Nigam reacts to loudspeaker ban in mosques, recalls how his 2017 remark on 'Azaan' created ripples!

Sonu Nigam had deactivated his Twitter handle back in 2017 citing a lack of respect for freedom of speech.

Apr 06, 2022, 18:08 PM IST

Karnataka Police ask mosques not to violate noise pollution rule as right-wing outfits demand shutting down loudspeakers

The move comes after some right-wing outfits launched a campaign in Karnataka demanding shutting down of such loudspeakers, saying they caused disturbance for people living in surrounding areas.

Apr 06, 2022, 17:28 PM IST

Mentioned temple, Gurudwara also, but azaan got highlighted: Sonu Nigam

Popular singer Sonu Nigam, who had earlier this year sparked a controversy by calling azaan on loudspeakers a "forced religiousness", on Thursday said he had also mentioned temple and Gurudwara in his Twitter posts, but only the Azaan was highlighted.

Oct 26, 2017, 18:55 PM IST

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Azaan controversy: Complaint filed over 'abusive' tweets, 4 booked

Actress-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, who had recently tweeted against the "aggressive/ear shattering call" for 'azaan', today lodged a police complaint against the "abusive" tweets posted by netizens in response to her remarks, an official said. Based on her complaint, police registered a case against four persons, the official added.

Jul 27, 2017, 17:45 PM IST