India
Four Muslim Men Brutally Attacked in Aligarh Over Cow Meat Suspicion
May 25, 2025
Four Muslim Men Brutally Attacked in Aligarh Over Cow Meat Suspicion
Four Muslim men were severely beaten by a mob in Aligarh on Saturday after being falsely accused of transporting cow meat, Muslim Mirror reported. The victims—truck driver Saleem Khan, his nephew Aqeel Ibrahim, and two laborers—were intercepted by vigilantes demanding…
BJP’s Contradiction: 0% Muslim MPs vs. 16% in Global Delegations
May 24, 2025
BJP’s Contradiction: 0% Muslim MPs vs. 16% in Global Delegations
The BJP-led government’s recent formation of seven all-party delegations to advocate against terrorism abroad has exposed a glaring domestic contradiction: while Muslims constitute 16% (10 of 59) of delegates sent globally, they hold 0% representation in Parliament and the Union…
Interfaith Harmony in Pune as Muslim Family Shares Wedding Venue Amid Rain
May 23, 2025
Interfaith Harmony in Pune as Muslim Family Shares Wedding Venue Amid Rain
In a gesture of communal solidarity, a Muslim family in Pune offered their wedding hall to a Hindu couple after heavy rain disrupted their outdoor ceremony on Tuesday, the Times of India reported. The Kazi family, hosting their walima (reception),…
Ten Rohingya Booked for Illegal Stay in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
May 23, 2025
Ten Rohingya Booked for Illegal Stay in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Ten suspected Rohingya refugees from Myanmar have been booked for allegedly living illegally in the Gangaghat area of Unnao district, Business Standard reported. The local police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under the Foreigners Act after the individuals failed…
Amnesty International urges India to release academic jailed over social media post
May 23, 2025
Amnesty International urges India to release academic jailed over social media post
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Indian academic Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested on charges of sedition over a social media post. Aakar Patel, head of Amnesty’s India office, criticized the arrest, urging authorities to stop…
Massive Demolition Drive in Ahmedabad Leaves Thousands of Muslims Homeless
May 22, 2025
Massive Demolition Drive in Ahmedabad Leaves Thousands of Muslims Homeless
A large-scale demolition drive by the Municipal Corporation in a Gujarat city, India, has destroyed over 7,000 Muslim homes, displacing thousands amid scorching weather, the Clarion reported. The operation, covering over 250,000 sq. km. near Chandola Talab, followed a Gujarat…
India: Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Waqf Amendment Act, 2025
May 21, 2025
India: Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Waqf Amendment Act, 2025
The Indian Supreme Court is currently hearing a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, The Times of India reported. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Muslim side, argued that the Act discriminates against Muslims by requiring…
Tensions Rise in India Amidst Communal Incidents and Free Speech Concerns
May 21, 2025
Tensions Rise in India Amidst Communal Incidents and Free Speech Concerns
Communal tensions and concerns over freedom of expression are escalating in India, highlighted by recent events in Rajasthan and Haryana, according to articles published by Muslim Mirror and the Clarion. In Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, signboards prohibiting Muslim entry were erected…
Allahabad High Court Upholds Survey Order on Sambhal Shahi Mosque
May 20, 2025
Allahabad High Court Upholds Survey Order on Sambhal Shahi Mosque
The Allahabad High Court dismissed the Sambhal Shahi Mosque Committee’s plea challenging a lower court’s order permitting an Advocate Commissioner to survey the Shahi Jama Masjid, Muslim Mirror reported. The survey is linked to a civil suit filed by eight…
Muslim Board Mobilizes Nationwide Protests Against Waqf Act Amendments
May 20, 2025
Muslim Board Mobilizes Nationwide Protests Against Waqf Act Amendments
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has reignited its campaign against the recent amendments to the Waqf Act, organizing a roundtable meeting in Hyderabad with political leaders, scholars, and civil society representatives, the Clarion reported. Claiming the law…