India

Controversy Erupts in Uttar Pradesh After Police Officer Tells Muslims to “Go to Iran” During Eid Meeting ——————————– A controversy has emerged in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh after remarks by a police officer during a community meeting ahead…

Spike in Anti-Muslim Violence Raises Alarm During Ramadan —————————– A series of hate crimes across India during Ramadan has raised concerns over targeted attacks on Muslims, with activists calling for stronger law enforcement, Maktoob Media reported. Recent incidents include the…

Retired Army General Appointed Governor of Bihar in Notable Administrative Move in India ————————————————— In a significant development within India’s administrative structure, the country’s president has appointed a retired army commander and a prominent member of the Shia Muslim community…

Muslims Largely Absent from India’s Anti-Corruption Institutions, New Study Finds —————————– A recent study by Mohammed Abdul Mannan highlights the near-total absence of Muslim representation in India’s key anti-corruption bodies, including the Lokpal and Lok Ayuktas, Clarion India reported. Since…

India’s Rich History, Muslim Heritage: Shaping Subcontinent’s Cultural Landscape ————————————- India, a vast and historic land, has long been a crossroads of empires, cultures, and civilizations. Over centuries, the rise and fall of numerous kingdoms and dynasties shaped its social,…

Muslims Underrepresented in India’s Tribunals, New Report Finds —————————————— A recent study highlights the underrepresentation of Muslims in India’s quasi-judicial tribunals, including top positions such as chairpersons, members, and senior officials. The findings come from Mohammed Abdul Mannan’s book, At…

Iftar in Mumbai Brings Together Families of Political Prisoners, Calls for Continued Solidarity ——————————- An iftar, prayer gathering and public meeting in solidarity with political prisoners was held on February 28 at the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism…

India: Seven Muslims Booked for Offering Prayer in Malegaon Electricity Department Office ——————————————- Police in Maharashtra, India, have registered a case against seven Muslim men after a video showed them offering namaz inside the electricity department office of the Malegaon…

Communal Iftars, Traditional Markets, Illuminated Displays Highlight Southeast Asian Muslim Life ——————————————– The holy month of Ramadan in Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines showcases religious devotion, social solidarity, and Islamic cultural traditions across Southeast Asia. Muslims in these countries participate…

Controversies Over Ramadan Meal Arrangements Highlight Challenges for Religious Accommodation in India ————————————- Two separate incidents in northern and western India have drawn attention to the challenges of providing adequate religious accommodations for Muslims during Ramadan, raising concerns about inclusivity…