India

Deadly Fire in New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21; Majority Are Foreign Nationals ———————————– At least 21 people were killed and more than 40 others rescued after a massive fire broke out early Wednesday morning in a five‑storey building…

Report Indicates Rise in Hate Crimes Against Muslims in India, Warns of Intensified Religious Violence —————————————– Recent research indicates that in April 2026, 49 hate crimes targeting Muslims were recorded across various parts of India. These figures have heightened concerns…

Eid al-Adha Practices Spark Tensions in Parts of India —————————————————– Tensions over Eid al-Adha practices have surfaced in parts of India, including a dispute at a housing complex near Mumbai where goats brought for Qurbani triggered protests, clashes, and police…

Indian Pharmacists Hold Nationwide Strike Over Online Pharmacies —————————— More than one million pharmacists and pharmacy owners across India staged a 24-hour strike to protest the expansion of online pharmacies and the lack of a clear legal framework regulating them.…

Restrictions on Eid al-Adha Prayers Raise Concern Among Muslims in Parts of India ————————- Reports from India indicate that Muslims in parts of the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, faced restrictions on holding Eid al-Adha prayers in public spaces. According…

Congress-Led Alliance, IUML Win Kerala Election After Decade of Left Rule ———————————- The results of India’s Kerala Assembly election show a major victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front, with the Indian Union Muslim League also strengthening its position in…

Millions Join Satirical “Cockroach Party” in India Highlighting Youth Frustration ——————————————————– A new satirical political movement in India, dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), has rapidly gained popularity on social media, with millions joining online in a symbolic protest against…

Human Rights Reports Highlight Rising Anti-Muslim Violence in India, 13 Killed in Early 2026 —————————————————- Human rights organizations have reported a concerning increase in religiously motivated violence against Muslims in India during the first four months of 2026, with at…

Ethnic Violence Escalates in Manipur, India; Three Christian Priests Killed —————————– Amid ongoing ethnic and religious tensions in Manipur, northeastern India, a deadly armed attack claimed the lives of three Christian priests, raising renewed concerns over the safety of minority…

Rising Communal Tensions and Legal Shifts Affecting Muslim Communities in India —————————————– A series of developments across India this week underscore increased legal and social pressures affecting Muslim communities, including a high‑profile court ruling on a historic religious site, a…