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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…

Indian Muslim leaders praise Christian politician’s stand on Islamic endowments ………………. Muslim leaders in Andhra Pradesh have praised YSR Party leader and former state chief minister for opposing a controversial bill on Islamic endowments (waqf) in the Indian Parliament. His…

India: Controversy in Andhra Pradesh over use of historic Muslim Waqf lands for commercial projects ……………… A government plan in India’s Andhra Pradesh state to repurpose over 300 acres of Islamic Waqf land for commercial use has sparked strong backlash…

Indian Muslims Defy Economic Odds to Build Robust Higher Education Network ——————————– Despite persistent socio-economic challenges, Indian Muslims have made significant strides in establishing modern educational institutions, challenging the narrative of underrepresentation in higher education. A recent study reveals that…

Twin air tragedies raise safety concerns in India ………….. India’s aviation sector is under scrutiny following two fatal air accidents within days. On June 14, a helicopter carrying seven people, including the pilot, crashed in Uttarakhand’s Goriganga forest while en…

Climate change increases risk of Indian farmer suicides —————————- In Maharashtra’s drought-stricken Marathwada region, farmer suicides continue to rise amid worsening climate conditions and mounting debt, Arab News reported. Extreme weather events such as water shortages, floods, rising temperatures, and…

Deaf-Mute Teen Handwrites Entire Quran in Jammu & Kashmir, Inspires Community —————————— In a remote village of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, 16-year-old Mavish Arif, a deaf-mute student, has achieved an extraordinary spiritual milestone: handwriting the entire Holy Quran over…

Curfew Imposed in India’s Manipur After Fresh Ethnic Violence ——————— Authorities in India’s northeastern state of Manipur declared a curfew and internet blackout following violent clashes between protesters and security forces, Arab News reported. The unrest erupted on Saturday after…

India: Chaos at cricket celebration leaves 11 dead, 47 injured At least 11 people died and 47 were injured in a crowd crush outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first IPL title win, The…

Jamaat denounces incidents of violence against Muslims —————————— The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has condemned recent violence against Muslims and other marginalized groups in India, describing the incidents as “highly disturbing,” The Hindu reported. Malik Motasim Khan, the Jamaat vice-president, highlighted an…