India

Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane has demanded a ban on wearing burqas during the upcoming state board examinations for Std 10th and 12th, citing security concerns and potential examination malpractices, Muslim Mirror reported. In a letter to the…

Following a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh that resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people and injuries to 60 others, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, The Indian Express reported. The plea, submitted by…

In a groundbreaking move, the Indian state of Uttarakhand has banned polygamy while introducing equal inheritance rights for men and women, local media reported. According to analysts, these changes—part of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)—to personal status laws affect religious…

A pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India resulted in the deaths of at least 39 people as millions gathered for a sacred dip in the Ganges on an auspicious day of the six-week festival, according to…

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) concluded its meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill on Wednesday, adopting the final draft with a vote of 14 in favor and 11 against, Muslim Mirror reported. According to the source, opposition members were allowed…

The Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, while rejecting 44 proposed by the Opposition, India Express reported. Key changes include extending the registration period for Waqf properties and appointing senior government…

A report titled Hegemony and Demolitions: The Tale of Communal Riots in India in 2024 reveals a staggering 84% increase in communal riots, with 59 incidents recorded in 2024 compared to 32 in 2023, Kashmir Media Service reported. The study,…

The Allahabad High Court in India has reaffirmed that religious places are primarily meant for offering prayers and that the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a fundamental right, especially when it causes inconvenience to nearby residents, news agency…

The 2024 report by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a troubling increase in violence against Christians in India, with incidents rising from 127 in 2014 to 834 by December 2024, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are…

A heated exchange erupted during a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) established to discuss the Waqf Amendment Bill, resulting in the suspension of ten opposition members of parliament for one day, The Tribune reported. The confrontation occurred between…