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Indian court rules for scientific investigation into Hindu’s claim about “Gyanavapi” mosque
August 6, 2023
Indian court rules for scientific investigation into Hindu’s claim about “Gyanavapi” mosque
A court in India announced in a ruling that Indian authorities have the right to conduct a scientific investigation on the “Gyanavapi” mosque located in the city of Varanasi, which was built in the 17th century on top of a…
India: 27 bodies recovered, dozens still missing in massive landslide
July 23, 2023
India: 27 bodies recovered, dozens still missing in massive landslide
Local officials confirmed that hundreds of rescuers have recovered 27 dead bodies as they pushed on with a fourth day of searching for many people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide in a village in western India. 78…
More than 87,000 Indians renounced citizenship till June in 2023
July 23, 2023
More than 87,000 Indians renounced citizenship till June in 2023
As many as 87,026 Indians gave up their citizenship till June this year, with more than 17.50 lakh people giving up their Indian citizenship since 2011, according to the Economic Times. “The number of Indian nationals exploring the global workplace…
Rohingya refugees protest in Jammu and Kashmir detention centre demanding immediate release
July 18, 2023
Rohingya refugees protest in Jammu and Kashmir detention centre demanding immediate release
Clashes broke out inside Jammu and Kashmir’s lone detention centre on Tuesday (July 18) morning after incarcerated Rohingya refugees staged protests to seek their release or repatriation to Myanmar, the Indian website “THE WIRE” reported. Around 270 Rohingya refugees, including…
India: Heavy rains in Uttarakhand kill several people, damage infrastructure
July 17, 2023
India: Heavy rains in Uttarakhand kill several people, damage infrastructure
Uttarakhand in Northern India, has been experiencing heavy rainfall, resulting in contrasting effects. The region has witnessed landslides triggered by the incessant downpours. The landslides have caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and buildings, disrupting normal life in the…
All India Shia Ulema conference held in New Delhi
July 16, 2023
All India Shia Ulema conference held in New Delhi
All India Shia Ulema conference was held at Imamia Hall, New Delhi on 15 july 2023. Ulema scholars and delegates from all over India participated in the conference.The main agenda of the conference was to bring ulema and scholars from…
White House condemns online harassment of Muslim journalist who questioned Indian PM
June 27, 2023
White House condemns online harassment of Muslim journalist who questioned Indian PM
John Kirby, the spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, expressed the administration’s condemnation of the harassment, calling it “unacceptable.” Kirby emphasized that the Biden administration firmly opposes any form of harassment against journalists, regardless of the circumstances. He…
India: Cow vigilantes kill one Muslim man, injure another over beef transportation suspicions
June 27, 2023
India: Cow vigilantes kill one Muslim man, injure another over beef transportation suspicions
A Muslim man was beaten to death and his co-traveller was savagely assaulted by cow vigilantes in India, Free Press Kashmir reported yesterday. The news outlet reported the victims’ families as saying that, “Hindu right-wing men, who were about 26,…