India

Delhi Remains World’s Most Polluted Capital for Eighth Consecutive Year, Global Air Quality Report Shows —————————————— New data from the 2025 World Air Quality Report published by Swiss air‑quality monitoring organization IQAir shows that only 14 % of the nearly 9,500…

Remarks by Assam Chief Minister Spark Outrage and Rights Concerns in India ———————————— Controversial remarks by Himanta Biswa Sarma have triggered widespread criticism and concern among rights groups after he made statements targeting Muslims during an election rally in Assam.…

Redrawn Electoral Boundaries in Assam Raise Concerns Over Muslim Representation Ahead of Vote —————————- India’s northeastern state of Assam is facing growing scrutiny ahead of its April 9 elections, as recent constituency redrawing has significantly reduced Muslim-majority seats, raising concerns…

India Launches Census 2027, Mobilizes 3 Million Officials for World’s Largest Population Count ———————————— India has begun preparations for Census 2027, aiming to conduct a comprehensive count of its population—the world’s largest—after delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The last…

India: Incidents in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Reflect Ongoing Religious Intolerance —————————– Indian cities once again were witness to faith-driven community tensions and acts of desecration targeting Muslim community. In Jharkhand’s Garhwa district, 19 people were arrested following clashes during a…

Indian Court denies bail to 14 Muslim men booked for Iftar on Ganga boat ————————– A court in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday denied bail to fourteen Muslim men accused of hosting an iftar on a boat in the Ganga…

Officials in India’s Meerut issue passport cancellation warning over public namaz on roads —————————— Authorities in Meerut, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, have warned that Muslim worshippers will not be allowed to offer Eid prayers on public…

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…