India

The Indian capital, New Delhi, witnessed the gathering of hundreds of students from the Kargil and Ladakh regions to commemorate the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and his honourable companions. Mourning ceremonies were held in two…

Following objections from opposition party leaders regarding the 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill in the Indian Parliament, a committee has been formed to review and amend the proposed legislation. The committee’s chairman, Jagdambika Pal, met with Muslim scholars in Lucknow to…

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the demolition of the home of Shahzad Ali, a local Congress leader, following his participation in a protest against derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammed, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Kharge described the act as “inhumane and…

The All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz (AIPMM) has called on a central commission to make India’s Scheduled Caste (SC) list religion-neutral and to grant SC status to Dalit Muslims and Christians, Deccan Herald reported yesterday. A delegation led by Ali…

India is urged to consider banning microbeads in personal care products, following similar actions in the UK and US, The Guardian Reported yesterday. Researchers from Cochin University found microbeads in 45% of 45 widely available products analyzed, highlighting a growing…

The government of Assam has introduced a controversial bill that would require Muslims to register their marriages and divorces, Arab News reported yesterday. While the bill aims to curb child marriage and provide legal safeguards for women, it has faced…

At least 14 people were killed and numerous others injured in a devastating explosion at the Escientia pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone, Andhra Pradesh, Xinhua reported yesterday. The blast, which occurred near the reactor site during lunchtime,…

India’s Supreme Court has mandated the formation of a national task force to enhance security for healthcare workers following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata, Arab News reported yesterday. The incident, which occurred on August…

Professor Dr. Abdul Bashir has resigned from his position as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Dhaka University, submitting his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor on Monday, Muslim Mirror reported. His resignation follows a student protest demanding his removal,…

Indian medical professionals initiated a 24-hour strike on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in response to the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata, Arab News reported yesterday. The strike, organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA),…