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Hindu extremists attacked and destroyed a mosque in the Indian state of Maharashtra, according to a video published on Instagram by Observer Post. In this video, which was quickly republished on other social networks, Hindu extremists are seen destroying the…

Hyderabad is commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain with traditional gatherings and processions, The Hindu reported yesterday. Streets echo with Husseini recitations and elegies honoring his sacrifice. Despite the rainy season, devotees visit shrines and participate in rituals. Baadshahi Ashoorkhana,…

As the holy month of Muharram begins, Shia Muslims in Mumbai gather to commemorate the tragic martyrdom of Imam al-Hussain, peace be upon him. Preachers from around the world, including Maulana Fazleabbas Kanji from England and Maulana Abid Bilgrami from…

In a recent address, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen highlighted India’s long history of Hindus and Muslims working together in harmony, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, Sen noted that the concept of “Juktosadhana,” or cooperative endeavor,…

According to Muslim Mirror, the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, a Muslim organization in India, is demanding the withdrawal of a recent order by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government. The order mandates transferring non-Muslim students studying in government-aided madrasas and all students from…

A new UN report forecasts India surpassing China as the world’s most populous nation throughout this century, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. India is expected to reach a peak population of 1.7 billion in the early 2060s, followed by a gradual…

Indian authorities have suspended six police and government officials for “negligence” following a stampede in Uttar Pradesh last week that resulted in 121 deaths, Reuters reported. This stampede, one of the deadliest in India in recent years, occurred when approximately…

Leading Muslim organizations in India have raised grave concerns over the alarming rise in violence against Muslims since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Muslim Mirror reported today. Reports indicate incidents of lynchings and property demolitions targeting the community across several…

At least 19 people were killed and seven others injured due to lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, Xinhua reported yesterday citing All India Radio (AIR). Heavy rains and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning lashed the state over…

India’s recent heatwave, with temperatures surpassing 50°C (122°F), likely caused thousands of deaths, far exceeding the official count of 110, VOA reported yesterday. Public health experts blame undercounting due to heat not being listed as a cause of death on…