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India: FIR Filed Against Two Muslim Councillors in Indore Over Refusal to Sing ‘Vande Mataram’ ——————————————– A political and legal controversy has intensified in India after two Muslim councillors in Indore were booked for refusing to sing the national song…

Malaysian Prime Minister Stresses Upholding Quranic Values in Age of AI —————————————————- Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the importance of balancing technological advancement with the preservation of Islamic and Quranic values in the era of artificial intelligence. According to a report…

India Marks 107th Anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre with Focus on Shared Sacrifice ————————————– India marked the 107th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, recalling one of the deadliest episodes of British colonial rule and highlighting the joint sacrifices of…

History Conference Emphasizes Muslim Contributions to India, Urges Accurate Representation of Past —————————————— India Islamic Cultural Centre saw a two-day conference that brought together scholars, political leaders, and community representatives to explore the historical contributions of Muslims to India’s development,…

Allahabad High Court Refuses to Quash Case Against Muslim Personal Law Board Leader ———————————— The Allahabad High Court has declined to dismiss criminal proceedings against Noor Ahmed Ajahri, a leader of the Uttar Pradesh Muslim Personal Law Board, over remarks…

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…