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India: Mass Demolitions in Ahmedabad’s Danilimda Leave Thousands Homeless, Spark Fears of Religious Bias

India: Mass Demolitions in Ahmedabad’s Danilimda Leave Thousands Homeless, Spark Fears of Religious Bias

In a draconian enforcement action by local authorities, thousands of Muslim families in Ahmedabad’s historic Danilimda area have been rendered homeless following a large-scale demolition drive. According to an article published on Clarion India, the operation, carried out by the…
Political Marginalization of Indian Muslims Reaches Unprecedented Levels Under BJP Rule

Political Marginalization of Indian Muslims Reaches Unprecedented Levels Under BJP Rule

India’s Muslim population, the world’s second-largest at 300 million, faces deepening political exclusion under the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to a detailed analysis by activist and scholar Harsh Mander. Published on June 1, 2025, the article highlights a…
India’s Muslims Face Escalating Mob Violence and Systemic Discrimination

India’s Muslims Face Escalating Mob Violence and Systemic Discrimination

India is grappling with a disturbing surge in mob violence targeting its Muslim minority, often fueled by unverified accusations, alongside broader patterns of discrimination and legal challenges. Two recent incidents in late May 2025 exemplify this trend. In Aligarh, Uttar…
Allahabad High Court Orders Reopening of Shravasti Madrasa After Unjust Closure

Allahabad High Court Orders Reopening of Shravasti Madrasa After Unjust Closure

Allahabad High Court Orders Reopening of Shravasti Madrasa After Unjust Closure —————————— The Allahabad High Court has ordered the reopening of Madrasa Anwarul Uloom in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, after it was sealed by officials without proper verification, Muslim Mirror reported.…
Indian Court Extends Protection for Sanjauli Mosque Amid Demolition Dispute

Indian Court Extends Protection for Sanjauli Mosque Amid Demolition Dispute

Indian Court Extends Protection for Sanjauli Mosque Amid Demolition Dispute ————————- A court in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, extended its stay order on the demolition of the Sanjauli Mosque on Thursday, May 29, pending further judicial review, Iqna reported. The interim…
India Deports Rohingya Activist Despite UN Plea, Raising Global Concerns

India Deports Rohingya Activist Despite UN Plea, Raising Global Concerns

India has forcibly deported Rohingya human rights activist Mohammad Arfat to Bangladesh, disregarding a United Nations Human Rights Council directive for his release and protection, MaktoobMedia.com reported. Arfat, held for over four years, was expelled under threat of violence, prompting…
Indian Courts Scrutinize “Operation Sindoor” Arrests, Uphold Free Speech Concerns

Indian Courts Scrutinize “Operation Sindoor” Arrests, Uphold Free Speech Concerns

Indian courts are critically examining arrests related to social media posts concerning “Operation Sindoor,” with recent rulings by the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court highlighting concerns over due process and freedom of expression. In a strong rebuke to…
CII Rejects Underage Marriage Ban, Calls It “Un-Islamic”

CII Rejects Underage Marriage Ban, Calls It “Un-Islamic”

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) rejected a bill criminalizing marriage under 18 in Islamabad Capital Territory, deeming it contrary to Sharia, The Express Tribune reported. The council also opposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s proposed child marriage ban, criticizing its lack of…
Delhi Residents Protest “Illegal” Demolition Notices in Muslim-Majority Area

Delhi Residents Protest “Illegal” Demolition Notices in Muslim-Majority Area

Hundreds of families in Delhi’s Jamia Nagar face forced evictions after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) issued demolition notices for homes on Khasra 281-285, despite a Supreme Court order only authorizing action on adjacent Khasra 279, the Clarion reported. Residents,…
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