India

Residents of Jamia Nagar face anxiety following a Supreme Court order to demolish illegal constructions in Delhi’s Okhla village, The Clarion reported. The directive targets encroachments on over four bighas of public land in Khasra number 279 near Muradi Road…

Hundreds of Muslims in Belagavi district, Karnataka, protested on Monday evening following the reported desecration of Islamic scriptures at a mosque under construction in Santibastwad village, Iqna reported. The incident came to light when worshippers found copies of the Quran…

India reopened 32 airports on Monday after a weekend ceasefire brought an end to four days of intense clashes with Pakistan, marking the worst escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors since 1999. The Airport Authority of India confirmed the airports, ranging…

A ceasefire aimed at ending the conflict between India and Pakistan was disrupted by overnight border fighting in the disputed Kashmir region, Arab News reported. Residents on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), which divides the territory, reported…

India faces sharp criticism for censoring news media amid rising military tensions with Pakistan, Jurist News reported citing Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The RSF South Asia head, Célia Mercier, condemned the Indian government’s blocking of online media and social media…

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan is holding after days of intense conflict, brokered by U.S. diplomacy, Reuters reported. The violence involved missiles, drones, and artillery fire, resulting in nearly 70 deaths. Both countries accuse each other of violating…

The Indian Supreme Court on Friday reversed a Delhi High Court order directing the Wikimedia Foundation to remove a page detailing a defamation lawsuit filed by Asian News International (ANI), Jurist News reported. The Supreme Court bench of Justices Abhay…

Senior officials from India and Pakistan announced on Saturday that the two countries have reached an agreement on a complete and immediate ceasefire. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed the deal, stating: “Pakistan has always sought regional peace and…

April 2025 witnessed a disturbing rise in hate crimes against Muslims throughout India, with incidents ranging from physical assaults and communal violence to discriminatory detentions and demolitions of religious sites, Muslim Mirror reported. These events highlight increasing communal tensions and…

As temperatures in Ahmedabad soar above 40°C (104°F), residents of the low-income Vanzara Vas neighborhood are participating in a groundbreaking study using smartwatches and reflective paint to combat extreme heat, Daily Climate reported. Over 200 participants wear devices tracking heart…