India

Muslim Man Arrested in Hyderabad Over Remarks on Idol Worship ———————————- Hyderabad police arrested a Muslim man on June 28, 2025, following his alleged derogatory comments about Hindu deities and idol worship at a local eatery in Narayanguda, Muslim Mirror…

India: Telangana Government Announces Holidays for 9th, 10th Muharram (Ashura); School Announcements Pending —————————— India’s Telangana government has officially notified holidays for the 9th and 10th of Muharram, marking the mourning days of Tasua’ and Ashura, The Siasat Daily reported.…

Different from the holy Karbala in Iraq, where Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) was martyred, Bihar’s Gaya hosts a unique Karbala that attracts visitors of all faiths throughout the year, particularly during the month of Muharram, Etvbharat.com revealed in…

India: Calligraphy Show Exhibits Spirit of Muharram —————————– The 17th International Calligraphy and Heritage Exhibition, centered on the theme of Muharram, opened at the State Lalit Kala Academy in Lucknow, The Times of India reported. Organized by One Wise Trust…

Students in India Receive “Karbala Incident” Book to Inspire Spiritual Awareness …………………. In Udaipur, India, a special ceremony was held Thursday to honor 192 Muslim students — 150 girls and 42 boys — highlighting the community’s commitment to education and…

Interfaith Leaders Unite in Bengaluru to Oppose Waqf Amendment Act —————————– In a significant show of interfaith solidarity, over 120 leaders from Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Muslim communities gathered in Bengaluru on June 24 to condemn the 2025…

Award-Winning Book “Born a Muslim” Exposes Deepening Discrimination in India …………………. Amid rising nationalism and increasing marginalization of Muslims in India, journalist and author Ghazala Wahab has stirred national debate with her powerful book Born a Muslim. The work, which…

India: Al Ameen Mission Empowers 472 Students for Free Medical Seats in West Bengal ———————————- West Bengal’s Al Ameen Mission has achieved a remarkable milestone, with 472 students qualifying for free medical seats in government colleges through NEET (UG) 2025,…

India is witnessing an alarming escalation of anti-Muslim violence and harsh treatment of refugees under the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an article published on WSWS.org. Recent reports and incidents…

Delhi University Sparks Controversy by Listing “Islam” as a Mother Tongue and Excluding Urdu from the Admission Form A recent admission form issued by Delhi University has stirred widespread outrage and condemnation within academic and social circles after it included…