India
Hyderabad Building Fire Kills 17 Near Charminar
May 18, 2025
Hyderabad Building Fire Kills 17 Near Charminar
A massive fire at Gulzar House near Hyderabad’s Charminar killed 17 people, including eight children, on Sunday morning, The Tribune reported. The blaze, caused by a short-circuit in the ground-floor jewelry shops, spread smoke to residential flats above, suffocating occupants.…
India’s Rohingya Deportations Draw Judicial Scrutiny Amid Rights Concerns
May 18, 2025
India’s Rohingya Deportations Draw Judicial Scrutiny Amid Rights Concerns
India’s Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear an urgent plea challenging the deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees, dismissing the petition as a “finely crafted story” without evidence. The bench, led by Justices Suryakant and Koteshwar Singh, deferred the case…
Supreme Court Rejects Fresh Petitions Challenging Waqf Act Amendments
May 17, 2025
Supreme Court Rejects Fresh Petitions Challenging Waqf Act Amendments
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed new petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, directing attention to five pending cases scheduled for hearing on May 20, Muslim Mirror reported. Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice…
Mob Violence in Bihar: Muslim Youth Beaten to Death Amid Communal Tensions
May 17, 2025
Mob Violence in Bihar: Muslim Youth Beaten to Death Amid Communal Tensions
A brutal mob attack in Chapra, Bihar, has left a Muslim youth dead and his brother critically injured, the Clarion reported. The victim was beaten mercilessly in broad daylight by a large crowd, allegedly over false accusations of cattle theft.…
Justice Denied: Muzaffarnagar Riot Survivors Left in Despair as Court Acquits All Accused
May 17, 2025
Justice Denied: Muzaffarnagar Riot Survivors Left in Despair as Court Acquits All Accused
In a verdict that has reignited anguish among victims, a fast-track court in Muzaffarnagar acquitted 11 men accused of orchestrating arson, looting, and rioting during the devastating 2013 communal violence, the Clarion reported. The court cited a lack of credible…
Indian Court Approves Bigamy for Muslims Upon Meeting Justice for Wives
May 17, 2025
Indian Court Approves Bigamy for Muslims Upon Meeting Justice for Wives
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Muslim men cannot be punished for bigamy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code if their marriages comply with Muslim personal law, The Times of India reported. The court clarified that Islam…
Empowering Change: Muslim Women’s Education and Community Support in Bhopal Slums
May 16, 2025
Empowering Change: Muslim Women’s Education and Community Support in Bhopal Slums
In the heart of Bhopal’s Sanjay Nagar slums, a transformative initiative is underway to uplift the educational prospects of Muslim women and children, an article by Muslim Mirror reported. Dr. Sufiya Fatimah Husaini, alongside her colleagues from the Nida-us-Safa Education…
Hate crimes surge in India amid police inaction, rights group reports
May 15, 2025
Hate crimes surge in India amid police inaction, rights group reports
A shocking wave of anti-Muslim hate crimes has gripped India following the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, according to a report by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR). Between April 22 and May 8, the group documented 184 incidents…
Residents of Delhi’s Okhla Village Fear Looming Demolition Following SC Order
May 15, 2025
Residents of Delhi’s Okhla Village Fear Looming Demolition Following SC Order
Residents of Jamia Nagar face anxiety following a Supreme Court order to demolish illegal constructions in Delhi’s Okhla village, The Clarion reported. The directive targets encroachments on over four bighas of public land in Khasra number 279 near Muradi Road…
India: Protest Breaks Out in Karnataka Over Quran Desecration
May 14, 2025
India: Protest Breaks Out in Karnataka Over Quran Desecration
Hundreds of Muslims in Belagavi district, Karnataka, protested on Monday evening following the reported desecration of Islamic scriptures at a mosque under construction in Santibastwad village, Iqna reported. The incident came to light when worshippers found copies of the Quran…