India

In a remarkable display of communal harmony during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Salim, a Muslim resident of Varanasi, has opened his home to stranded Hindu pilgrims facing accommodation shortages, Clarion online newsletter reported. With hotels fully booked and…

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has expressed strong opposition to the Joint Committee’s report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming it disregards the opinions of Indian Muslims and follows an “arbitrary undemocratic process,” Deccan Herald reported. AIMPLB…

Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan’s latest English translation of the Holy Quran, titled “The Glorious Quran,” was launched at the India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi, MilliGazette.com reported. The event attracted a diverse audience, including scholars and community leaders, highlighting the…

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that there should be no discrimination in education, including for Rohingya immigrant children facing challenges in school admissions, Thelawadvice.com reported. This decision came during a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Rohingya…

A recent report by the India Hate Lab reveals a staggering 74% increase in anti-minority hate speech in India during 2024, with a total of 1,165 documented incidents compared to 668 in the previous year, Reuters reported. The rise in…

At least 31 suspected Maoist insurgents and two police officials were killed in a major operation in India’s Chhattisgarh’s Indravati area on Sunday, marking the deadliest clash of the year, the CNN reported on Monday, citing authorities. According to Inspector…

Authorities in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, demolished a portion of the Madni Masjid, alleged to be built on encroached government land, Times of India reported. The demolition occurred after the Allahabad High Court’s stay order expired on Sunday. The action…

Hundreds of members of the Muslim community in India’s Uttarakhand gathered in Haridwar to protest against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which they perceive as a threat to their religious identity, Kasmir Media Service reported. Organized by the…

The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on Monday from an NGO seeking to grant Rohingya refugees in Delhi access to public schools and hospitals, The Hindu reported. The court previously instructed the NGO, Rohingya Human Rights Initiative,…

At least 31 Naxal rebels were killed in a confrontation with security forces in Chhattisgarh, India, Anadolu Agency reported. The encounter took place in Bijapur district during a “major operation,” as reported by state-owned Doordarshan News. Senior police official Sundarraj…