India

Indian Court denies bail to 14 Muslim men booked for Iftar on Ganga boat ————————– A court in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday denied bail to fourteen Muslim men accused of hosting an iftar on a boat in the Ganga…

Officials in India’s Meerut issue passport cancellation warning over public namaz on roads —————————— Authorities in Meerut, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, have warned that Muslim worshippers will not be allowed to offer Eid prayers on public…

Controversy Erupts in Uttar Pradesh After Police Officer Tells Muslims to “Go to Iran” During Eid Meeting ——————————– A controversy has emerged in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh after remarks by a police officer during a community meeting ahead…

Spike in Anti-Muslim Violence Raises Alarm During Ramadan —————————– A series of hate crimes across India during Ramadan has raised concerns over targeted attacks on Muslims, with activists calling for stronger law enforcement, Maktoob Media reported. Recent incidents include the…

Retired Army General Appointed Governor of Bihar in Notable Administrative Move in India ————————————————— In a significant development within India’s administrative structure, the country’s president has appointed a retired army commander and a prominent member of the Shia Muslim community…

Muslims Largely Absent from India’s Anti-Corruption Institutions, New Study Finds —————————– A recent study by Mohammed Abdul Mannan highlights the near-total absence of Muslim representation in India’s key anti-corruption bodies, including the Lokpal and Lok Ayuktas, Clarion India reported. Since…

India’s Rich History, Muslim Heritage: Shaping Subcontinent’s Cultural Landscape ————————————- India, a vast and historic land, has long been a crossroads of empires, cultures, and civilizations. Over centuries, the rise and fall of numerous kingdoms and dynasties shaped its social,…

Muslims Underrepresented in India’s Tribunals, New Report Finds —————————————— A recent study highlights the underrepresentation of Muslims in India’s quasi-judicial tribunals, including top positions such as chairpersons, members, and senior officials. The findings come from Mohammed Abdul Mannan’s book, At…

Iftar in Mumbai Brings Together Families of Political Prisoners, Calls for Continued Solidarity ——————————- An iftar, prayer gathering and public meeting in solidarity with political prisoners was held on February 28 at the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism…

India: Seven Muslims Booked for Offering Prayer in Malegaon Electricity Department Office ——————————————- Police in Maharashtra, India, have registered a case against seven Muslim men after a video showed them offering namaz inside the electricity department office of the Malegaon…