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India’s Supreme Court Intervenes in Mosque-Temple Controversy
December 2, 2024
India’s Supreme Court Intervenes in Mosque-Temple Controversy
India’s Supreme Court on Saturday, November 30, addressed escalating tensions surrounding the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, after a trial court ordered a survey of the mosque, claimed by Hindu groups to be built on a demolished temple…
Rohingya Refugee Children Denied Education in India
November 27, 2024
Rohingya Refugee Children Denied Education in India
Rohingya refugee children in India are facing significant obstacles in accessing education, The Guardian revealed in an article yesterday. According to the source, many local government schools have refused to enroll these children, citing their status as Rohingya refugees. Despite…
Violent Clashes in India’ Sambhal Over Mosque Survey Leave Three Dead
November 25, 2024
Violent Clashes in India’ Sambhal Over Mosque Survey Leave Three Dead
Violent protests have erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to over 20 police officers during a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid, The Tribune, reported yesterday. Protesters opposed to the survey…
Pakistan and India Intensify Operations Against Insurgents Amid Ongoing Conflicts
November 23, 2024
Pakistan and India Intensify Operations Against Insurgents Amid Ongoing Conflicts
In recent operations, security forces in Pakistan have killed seven terrorists across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, Xinhua reported. On Friday, the military launched an operation in Bannu district, resulting in the deaths of three terrorists and injuries to two…
Emergency Declared as New Delhi Faces Severe Smog Crisis
November 19, 2024
Emergency Declared as New Delhi Faces Severe Smog Crisis
On November 18, New Delhi declared a medical emergency as toxic smog reached alarming levels, marking the highest pollution levels of the year, Arab News reported yesterday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 484, categorized as “severe plus,” with…
Ten Newborns Killed in Hospital Fire in Jhansi, India
November 17, 2024
Ten Newborns Killed in Hospital Fire in Jhansi, India
On Friday, November 15, a fire broke out at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi, northern India, claiming the lives of ten newborns and injuring 17 others, Al Jazeera reported. The fire erupted around 10:30 PM local time in…
New Delhi Shuts Primary Schools Amid Severe Air Quality Crisis
November 15, 2024
New Delhi Shuts Primary Schools Amid Severe Air Quality Crisis
On Thursday, November 14, New Delhi’s government announced the closure of all primary schools in response to deteriorating air quality, which has reached alarming levels, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Chief Minister Atishi stated that in-person classes would be replaced with…
Ten Killed in India’s Manipur Gunfight with Security Forces
November 12, 2024
Ten Killed in India’s Manipur Gunfight with Security Forces
A gunfight on Monday, November 11, in Manipur, India, resulted in the deaths of ten armed men who allegedly attacked a police station, Reuters reported. The incident occurred in the Jiribam district amid ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei community…
India’s Supreme Court overturns order banning Islamic schools in Uttar Pradesh
November 6, 2024
India’s Supreme Court overturns order banning Islamic schools in Uttar Pradesh
India’s Supreme Court overturned an order banning Islamic schools in Uttar Pradesh, allowing over 2.6 million students and 10,000 teachers to resume studies in the state’s 25,000 madrasas, new reports said. The ruling restored the 2004 Madrasa Act, which the…
At least 36 dead, 6 injured after bus overturns in northern India’s Uttarakhand
November 4, 2024
At least 36 dead, 6 injured after bus overturns in northern India’s Uttarakhand
A bus accident in Uttarakhand, northern India, left at least 36 dead and six injured after the vehicle plunged into a gorge on Monday, according to officials. The bus, carrying at least 42 passengers, was traveling from Garhwal in the…