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India: UP officials take strong stance on Muharram rituals amid preparations for Ashura
July 2, 2024
India: UP officials take strong stance on Muharram rituals amid preparations for Ashura
India’s UP CM, Yogi Adityanath, has recently stressed that “no new tradition will be allowed” regarding Muharram rituals, Times of India reported yesterday. He further emphasized that, ahead of the Muharram procession, local committees associated with the ‘tazia’ should liaise…
India: Shias send letter to PM Modi to ensure better Muharram procession arrangements
July 1, 2024
India: Shias send letter to PM Modi to ensure better Muharram procession arrangements
The All India Shia Personal Law Board has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to ensure better arrangements for the upcoming Muharram procession, Indian ‘Awaza The Voice’ news agency reported. The report added that in…
India: Tensions Rise in Madhya Pradesh Town After Cow Remains Found
July 1, 2024
India: Tensions Rise in Madhya Pradesh Town After Cow Remains Found
Indian Hindutva groups clashed with police in Katangi, Madhya Pradesh, following the discovery of animal remains, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Locals suspect the remains are from cows slaughtered by Muslim cattle smugglers. Authorities collected the remains for examination, but reports…
India: Stagnant Rainwater Claims Lives, Monsoon Rains Cause Landslide Burying School Bus
June 30, 2024
India: Stagnant Rainwater Claims Lives, Monsoon Rains Cause Landslide Burying School Bus
Heavy monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across India on Saturday. In Delhi, the capital city, stagnant rainwater caused by a poor drainage system led to the deaths of three people, including two young boys. The deaths come after days…
Indian TV network highlights rituals, traditions, and significance of Muharram in India
June 29, 2024
Indian TV network highlights rituals, traditions, and significance of Muharram in India
The Indian TV network “Pratidin Time” published a detailed report shedding light on some specific information and facts about the month of Muharram for its non-Muslim viewers inside and outside the country. According to the network’s report, translated by Shia…
Deadly Explosion at Firecracker Factory in India Claims Four Lives
June 29, 2024
Deadly Explosion at Firecracker Factory in India Claims Four Lives
At least four people were killed and several others injured in a massive explosion at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The blast occurred in Banduvarpatti village near Sattur in…
Heavy Monsoon Rains Cause Deadly Roof Collapse at New Delhi Airport
June 28, 2024
Heavy Monsoon Rains Cause Deadly Roof Collapse at New Delhi Airport
Heavy monsoon rains in India led to a deadly incident at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday after part of the Terminal 1 canopy collapsed, killing one person and injuring six others, CNN reported. The airport received around…
US Report Cites Escalating Attacks on Religious Minorities in India
June 28, 2024
US Report Cites Escalating Attacks on Religious Minorities in India
In its 2023 religious freedom report, the US State Department has highlighted a concerning rise in violent attacks against religious minority groups, particularly Muslims and Christians, in India, TRT World reported yesterday. The report noted numerous incidents of killings, assaults,…
Crippling Water Crisis Grips India’s Capital
June 27, 2024
Crippling Water Crisis Grips India’s Capital
Millions of residents in India’s capital city are facing a severe water crisis, with urban slums and working-class neighborhoods relying on government water tankers to meet their daily needs, VOA reported in an article yesterday. The situation has worsened due…
In celebration of Eid al-Ghadir, more than 10,000 flowering trees planted in Mumbai
June 26, 2024
In celebration of Eid al-Ghadir, more than 10,000 flowering trees planted in Mumbai
Mumbai celebrated the blissful occasion of Eid al-Ghadir in a unique way by planting more than 10,000 trees. This initiative carries an important message about the greatness of commemorating this event and to promote beauty and environmental conservation. According to…