India

Continued Demolition of Islamic Sites in India’s Uttar Pradesh; Another Mosque and Seminary Destroyed ————————————– Amid an ongoing wave of pressure and alleged discriminatory actions against Muslims in India, a mosque and a religious school were demolished by government bulldozers…

India’s Supreme Court Denies Bail for Former Student Leader Umar Khalid ———————– India’s Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to former student leader Umar Khalid, who has been in custody for over five years on charges related to the February…

Global Muslim Population Concentrated in Asia; Indonesia and Pakistan Lead in 2025 ———————————- According to the latest demographic data for 2025, Asia remains the primary center of the world’s Muslim population. The Shia Waves Agency, citing Pew Research Center, reported…

Catholic Body Calls for Action to Stop Violence Against Christians in India ————————- The All India Catholic Union (AICU) has urged India’s Union government to take firm and credible action to address what it described as a worsening climate of…

Thailand Launches Muslim Scholars Council to Strengthen Islamic Education ………. Thailand has formally announced the establishment of the Muslim Scholars Council of Thailand, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and…

Over 300 Compete in Japan’s 26th Annual Quran Recitation Contest ………. More than 300 male and female contestants took part in the 26th edition of Japan’s annual Quran memorisation and recitation contest, held across the country under the supervision of…

India Sees Fewer Communal Riots in 2025 but Rise in Lynching and Targeted Violence, Report Finds ————————————— India recorded a sharp decline in communal riots in 2025, but incidents of mob lynching and broader patterns of identity-based violence and discrimination…

Water Contamination Kills 13, Sickens Hundreds in Central India ………… At least 13 people have died and hundreds, including many children, have fallen ill after consuming contaminated tap water in the central Indian city of Indore, according to reports by…

Concerns Grow in India Over Lack of Shia Muslim Political Representation …….. Concerns are growing among religious and social circles in India over the limited political representation of Shia Muslims, who are estimated to number between 70 and 80 million.…

India: Authorities Arrest Four over alleged encroachment on ‘Karbala’ land in UP’s Pratapgarh ——————————— Indian Police have arrested four people for allegedly attempting to forcibly encroach upon ‘Karbala’ land in the Ranjitpur Chilbila area of Pratapgarh district, Maktoob Media reported.…