India

The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration sparked controversy on November 18, 2023, by banning food products with halal certification, except those for export, an article by Ummid.com revealed. Halal India Private Limited challenged the ban in India’s Supreme…

The Uttar Pradesh government has registered 58 acres of Waqf land in Kaushambi district as government property, reclaiming it under the recently amended Waqf Act 2025. Out of nearly 99 hectares registered under the Waqf Board in the district, 93…

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central government to file its response within seven days to petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, The Times of India reported. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv…

In Malegaon, Maharashtra, a Muslim-majority city, Muslim residents demonstrate remarkable humanitarian spirit by serving lakhs of Hindu pilgrims during the annual Chaitra Utsav festival, Clarion reported. Despite scorching temperatures nearing 40°C, young Muslim volunteers set up stalls along the 12-kilometre…

Thousands gathered at Kozhikode Beach, Kerala, on Wednesday evening in a massive protest organized by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) against the newly passed Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, Muslim Mirror reported. Organizers claimed over two lakh attendees, calling it…

Tensions are flaring in India as violence and discriminatory practices targeting Muslims intensify, according to articles published on Clarion and Muslim Mirror. In West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, 12 more arrests were made following violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act,…

In recent weeks, multiple unsettling developments have emerged, painting a grim picture of the challenges faced by Muslims in India. A report by Common Cause and Lokniti-CSDS highlights systemic police brutality against Muslims, revealing that they are disproportionately targeted for…

Three individuals were killed during protests against the newly enacted Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Saturday, Clarion reported. The unrest escalated at Sajur Crossing, where two minors were trapped and shot; one later succumbed to injuries…

The Asiatic Society in Kolkata is utilizing AI transcription and machine learning to decode ancient manuscripts, making them accessible to global scholars, Arab News reported. Founded in 1784, it is one of India’s oldest research institutions, focusing on history, culture,…

A severed animal’s head was discovered in a polythene bag at the historic Shahi Jama Masjid in Agra on Friday morning, just before dawn prayers, Clarion reported. The bag, found near the ablution area, contained raw meat and the animal’s…