India

The Delhi government’s December 2024 circular denying school admission to Rohingya children, termed ‘illegal migrants’, has drawn sharp criticism and legal challenges, an article by IndiaSpend reported. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in January 2025 by the Rohingya Human…

Clashes erupted in Jamui district on Sunday after members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) raised provocative slogans during a religious procession near a mosque, Muslim Mirror reported. The unrest occurred in the Jhajha area, leading to stone-pelting and…

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to Uttar Pradesh officials regarding the recent demolition of the Madni Mosque in Kushinagar, Muslim Mirror reported. This action follows a petition claiming the demolition violated a November 2024 ruling that prohibited…

A deadly stampede at New Delhi’s railway station late Saturday left at least 18 people dead as crowds surged to board trains heading to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest Hindu religious gathering, VOA reported. The incident occurred when a…

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…