India

A recent survey conducted by India’s Uttar Pradesh government has revealed that approximately 78% of waqf properties in the state are situated on government land, Muslim Mirror reported. This finding comes in light of the ongoing discussions surrounding the Waqf…

A mysterious illness has caused 17 deaths and affected at least 38 people in Badhaal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, since December 2024, Indian website Firstpost reported on Monday. The latest victim passed away on Sunday at a government…

A rising trend of online fraud known as “digital arrest” is alarming citizens in India, with scammers impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money, VOA reported in an article on Monday. Scammers often initiate contact via phone calls or video…

In a disturbing development in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India, police have registered a case against seven individuals for conducting prayers in a newly constructed mosque, according to a news report from The Indian Express confirmed by local sources. Four…

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) organized an exhibition of rare books and ancient manuscripts to commemorate the birth of Amirul Momineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), under the auspices of Maulana Azad Library and Ali Society, Hawzah…

India has successfully completed its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts, Al Jazeera reported today. Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on December 30, 2024, the mission involved two satellites, Chaser…

Authorities in Gujarat’s Dwarka district have initiated a large-scale demolition drive allegedly aimed at removing illegal encroachments, including the Hazrat Panj Peer Dargah, which was built on land owned by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) in Okha, Muslim Mirror reported.…

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings globally, began on Monday, in Prayagraj, India, The Guardian reported. This year’s festival holds particular significance as it is the grand Kumbh Mela, occurring once every 144 years due to…

In Ujjain, the administration has demolished 257 homes, including the Takiya Mosque, in the Nazimuddin Colony under the pretext of expanding the Mahakal Temple corridor, Inquilab news agency reported. This operation was carried out under heavy police presence. Local residents…

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) received a bomb threat via email today, demanding a ransom of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,330 USD), Hindustan Times reported today. Following the threat, university officials promptly alerted the police, leading to a comprehensive search operation across…