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Nationwide Doctors’ Protests Erupt in India After Trainee Medic’s Murder

Nationwide Doctors’ Protests Erupt in India After Trainee Medic’s Murder

A nationwide protest by doctors erupted across India following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee medic in Kolkata, Reuters reported yesterday. Thousands of doctors marched on Monday, demanding justice and enhanced security measures. The victim was found dead…
“Who is Hussain?” charity carries out humanitarian campaign in India’s Alipur

“Who is Hussain?” charity carries out humanitarian campaign in India’s Alipur

Inspired by Imam Hussein’s revolution and values, the world humanitarian organization “Who is Hussein?” has carried out a charitable activity in the Indian city of Alipur. The charity said on its official Facebook page that it had distributed over 300…
Bangladesh Political Turmoil Sparks Border Crisis with India

Bangladesh Political Turmoil Sparks Border Crisis with India

In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt resignation on August 5, nearly a dozen Bangladeshis have been arrested by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) while attempting to flee escalating violence in Bangladesh, VOA reported yesterday. Hundreds more are…
U.S. Christian Leaders Urge Sanctions Against India for Religious Freedom Violations

U.S. Christian Leaders Urge Sanctions Against India for Religious Freedom Violations

More than 300 Christian leaders in the U.S., including 18 bishops and three archbishops, have called on the State Department to designate India as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to escalating religious freedom violations, particularly against Christians, Muslim…
India: Stampede at Bihar Temple Claims 7 Lives

India: Stampede at Bihar Temple Claims 7 Lives

At least seven devotees lost their lives and 16 others sustained injuries in a tragic stampede at Baba Siddhnath Temple in Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, during the early hours of Monday, Anadolu Agency reported. The local administration confirmed the fatalities,…
India’s SC rules in favour of students’ right to wear hijabs in Mumbai colleges, overturning the ban

India’s SC rules in favour of students’ right to wear hijabs in Mumbai colleges, overturning the ban

The Supreme Court of India has partly stayed a Mumbai college’s circular prohibiting the hijab, burqa, cap, and naqab on campus, affirming that girl students should have the freedom to choose their attire, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Justices Sanjiv Khanna…
India: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Mumbai College’s Hijab Ban

India: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Mumbai College’s Hijab Ban

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision to uphold a Mumbai college’s ban on wearing hijabs, burqas, and naqab on campus, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud,…
India: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms ASI’s Control Over Historic Monuments, Overturns Waqf Board Claim

India: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms ASI’s Control Over Historic Monuments, Overturns Waqf Board Claim

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the Waqf Board’s claim to several historic monuments, including the Tomb of Shah Shuja and Bibi Sahib’s Masjid, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. In 2013, the Waqf Board directed the Archaeological Survey of India…
Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: Concerns Over Marginalization of Indian Muslims

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: Concerns Over Marginalization of Indian Muslims

The BJP government’s proposed amendments to the Waqf Act of 1995 have sparked significant backlash from the Muslim community, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The bill aims to introduce 40 amendments, revoking several existing clauses governing Waqf boards. However, critics argue…
India: Supreme Court to Examine Mumbai College’s Hijab Ban Following High Court Ruling

India: Supreme Court to Examine Mumbai College’s Hijab Ban Following High Court Ruling

The Supreme Court of India is set to review a plea challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision that upheld a Mumbai college’s ban on hijabs, burqas, and naqabs, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The Bombay High Court, on June 26, 2024,…
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