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India: Telangana Government Declares Holiday for 15th of Shaban
February 4, 2025
India: Telangana Government Declares Holiday for 15th of Shaban
The Telangana government has officially declared a holiday for Shab-e-Barat, which will be observed on February 14, 2025, Muslim Mirror reported. This date marks the 15th of Shaban, coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of the Savior of humanity, Imam…
Jailed Muslim Activists’ Families Campaign for Justice in Delhi Elections
February 3, 2025
Jailed Muslim Activists’ Families Campaign for Justice in Delhi Elections
As Delhi prepares for its upcoming elections, the families of two jailed Muslim human rights activists are mobilizing support to seek justice, Al Jazeera reported in an article today. The activists, arrested in 2020 during protests against a controversial citizenship…
Indian American Group highlights rising human rights concerns in India
January 31, 2025
Indian American Group highlights rising human rights concerns in India
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has released a report detailing a worsening human rights crisis in India in 2024, The Week magazine said. The Washington-based organization claims that religious freedom and civil rights have continued to deteriorate, citing discriminatory…
BJP Leader Nitesh Rane Calls for Burqa Ban in Maharashtra Exams
January 31, 2025
BJP Leader Nitesh Rane Calls for Burqa Ban in Maharashtra Exams
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane has demanded a ban on wearing burqas during the upcoming state board examinations for Std 10th and 12th, citing security concerns and potential examination malpractices, Muslim Mirror reported. In a letter to the…
Mahakumbh 2025: Supreme Court Petition Filed After Stampede Tragedy
January 31, 2025
Mahakumbh 2025: Supreme Court Petition Filed After Stampede Tragedy
Following a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh that resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people and injuries to 60 others, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, The Indian Express reported. The plea, submitted by…
Indian state bans polygamy, ensures gender equality in Muslim inheritance
January 30, 2025
Indian state bans polygamy, ensures gender equality in Muslim inheritance
In a groundbreaking move, the Indian state of Uttarakhand has banned polygamy while introducing equal inheritance rights for men and women, local media reported. According to analysts, these changes—part of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)—to personal status laws affect religious…
Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Claims Nearly 40 Lives
January 30, 2025
Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Claims Nearly 40 Lives
A pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India resulted in the deaths of at least 39 people as millions gathered for a sacred dip in the Ganges on an auspicious day of the six-week festival, according to…
Joint Parliamentary Committee Adopts Waqf Amendment Bill
January 30, 2025
Joint Parliamentary Committee Adopts Waqf Amendment Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) concluded its meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill on Wednesday, adopting the final draft with a vote of 14 in favor and 11 against, Muslim Mirror reported. According to the source, opposition members were allowed…
India: Waqf Panel Approves 14 Amendments, Rejects 44 by Opposition
January 28, 2025
India: Waqf Panel Approves 14 Amendments, Rejects 44 by Opposition
The Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, while rejecting 44 proposed by the Opposition, India Express reported. Key changes include extending the registration period for Waqf properties and appointing senior government…
India Sees 84% Surge in Communal Riots in 2024
January 28, 2025
India Sees 84% Surge in Communal Riots in 2024
A report titled Hegemony and Demolitions: The Tale of Communal Riots in India in 2024 reveals a staggering 84% increase in communal riots, with 59 incidents recorded in 2024 compared to 32 in 2023, Kashmir Media Service reported. The study,…