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India: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Descends into Chaos Over Muslim Women’s Reservation Bill Debate —————————— The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly erupted in chaos on Thursday as lawmakers clashed during discussions on the Women’s Reservation Bill, Muslim Mirror reported. The debate quickly…

Hate crimes against Muslims in India rise in March, with Uttar Pradesh reporting highest cases ——————————- A new report by Muslim Mirror shows a rise in hate crimes targeting Muslims in India in March 2026, with a total of 30…

Maharashtra Minister’s Remarks on Corporate Dress Codes Spotlight Debate Over Islamic Attire ————————— A renewed debate over religious expression in the workplace has emerged in Maharashtra, India, after state minister Nitesh Rane called for restrictions on Islamic dress in corporate…

West Bengal election 2026: sporadic violence reported as polling continues under heavy security ————————————— Voting in India’s West Bengal state elections has been marked by isolated incidents of violence, including clashes between rival party supporters and reports of a crude…

Millions of voters, mainly Muslims, denied voting right in India ahead of critical election ————————————— Millions of voters in India’s West Bengal state have been removed from the electoral roll ahead of a key state election, following a controversial voter…

India: Fire breaks out at Pachpadra refinery ahead of Modi inauguration ———————— A massive fire broke out at a refinery in Pachpadra, Rajasthan, India spewing thick black smoke into the sky less than 24 hours before Narendra Modi was due…

Demolition of Eidgah and Imambara in UP’s Sambhal Raises Concern Among Local Muslims ———————————- The demolition of an Eidgah and an Imambara in Bicholi village, located in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, India, has sparked concern and unease among…

Report reveals only 18 Muslim women elected to Lok Sabha since 1947 ———————————– A new report published on Maktoob Media highlights the stark underrepresentation of Muslim women in Lok Sabha. It points to the ongoing demands for reservation for Muslim…

India: FIR Filed Against Two Muslim Councillors in Indore Over Refusal to Sing ‘Vande Mataram’ ——————————————– A political and legal controversy has intensified in India after two Muslim councillors in Indore were booked for refusing to sing the national song…

Malaysian Prime Minister Stresses Upholding Quranic Values in Age of AI —————————————————- Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the importance of balancing technological advancement with the preservation of Islamic and Quranic values in the era of artificial intelligence. According to a report…