India

Zakariya, a 35-year-old Muslim man from Kerala’s Malappuram district, has spent 16 years in prison without trial since his 2009 arrest under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for alleged involvement in the 2008 Bangalore bomb blasts that killed one…

The Karnataka Congress government remains undecided on permitting hijab-wearing students to attend exams, sparking renewed debate over religious rights and uniform codes, Muslim Mirror reported. Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated Tuesday that “one month is sufficient” for discussions, while Education…

A US military aircraft is set to return more than 200 Indian nationals who have been deported from the United States, TRTWorld reported citing NDTV. The C-17 military flight is reportedly verifying the identity of each deported individual, indicating India’s…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…