India

India’s Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a “special intensive revision” of Bihar’s electoral rolls, requiring approximately 80 million registered electors to re-register by July 26. This directive, reported by Al Jazeera, has ignited fears of fundamental rights violations and the…

India witnessed a significant escalation of hate crimes against Muslims in June 2025, continuing a concerning trend since the BJP-led government came to power in 2014, Muslim Mirror reported. Approximately 85% of these incidents reportedly involve individuals connected to the…

India: Writers and Intellectuals Criticize Government Ban on Muharram Events in Karnataka ——————————— The Karnataka government’s decision to impose restrictions on Muharram-related events in several villages across Ballari and Raichur districts has drawn sharp criticism from writers, thinkers, and community…

India: Centre Notifies Unified Waqf Management Rules, 2025 ———————————— The Indian government has notified the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025, to implement provisions of the recently amended Waqf legislation, Muslim Mirror reported. These rules cover various…

Controversy Over Multi-Faith Prayer at Rajasthan School Sparks Communal Tension ———————————– A multi-faith prayer session at Bakshi Springdale School in Kota, Rajasthan, has ignited controversy after Hindu right-wing groups alleged that Hindu students were forced to recite the Islamic declaration…

Delhi Protest Highlights Clampdown on Democratic Rights Under Modi Government —————————- A coalition of political parties and civil society organizations staged a joint sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar to condemn the increasing restrictions on democratic rights and peaceful public assembly…

Mumbai Police Remove Loudspeakers from 1,500 Places of Worship Following Court Orders ——————————– The Mumbai Police have removed loudspeakers from approximately 1,500 places of worship across the city and its suburbs, acting on directives from the Bombay High Court and…

Explosion at Pharmaceutical Factory in Southern India Kills 12 ———————— An explosion followed by a fire at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana, southern India, on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left many others injured,…

Every year during Muharram, thousands of devotees gather at Alaw e Bibi in Dabeerpura, Hyderabad, to witness the revered Bibi Ka Alam ceremony, a tradition that has been observed for nearly two centuries. The event honors Bibi Fatima (peace be…

Massive Rally in Patna Protests Amendments to Waqf Act, Highlights Minority Concerns ——————————- Tens of thousands gathered at Gandhi Maidan on Sunday for a large-scale protest titled “Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao” (Save Waqf, Save Constitution), voicing strong opposition to the…