India
Senior Muslim Politician Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai Ahead of Elections
October 13, 2024
Senior Muslim Politician Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai Ahead of Elections
Baba Siddique, a prominent Muslim politician and three-time legislator in Maharashtra, was shot dead outside his son’s office in Mumbai on Saturday night, just weeks before crucial state elections, Al Jazeera reported today. The 66-year-old succumbed to his injuries at…
Political Landscape Shifts in Kashmir as NC Claims Victory Amidst BJP’s Continued Dominance in Haryana
October 9, 2024
Political Landscape Shifts in Kashmir as NC Claims Victory Amidst BJP’s Continued Dominance in Haryana
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), the biggest political party opposed to India’s stripping of the region’s semi-autonomy, has secured a decisive victory in the region’s first legislative elections since the revocation of its autonomy five years ago, Al…
India: Demolitions in Gujarat Leave Muslim Community Devastated
October 7, 2024
India: Demolitions in Gujarat Leave Muslim Community Devastated
In a controversial demolition drive on September 28, authorities in Veraval, Gujarat, India, razed the Pir Shah Silar Dargah, along with eight other religious structures and 47 homes, affecting approximately 200 residents, The Wire reported yesterday. The operation, ordered by…
Demolition Ordered for Sanjauli Mosque’s Top Floors Amid Controversy
October 6, 2024
Demolition Ordered for Sanjauli Mosque’s Top Floors Amid Controversy
The Shimla Municipal Commissioner Court has mandated the demolition of the top three floors of the Sanjauli Mosque in Himachal Pradesh, granting the mosque’s committee and the Waqf Board a two-month deadline to complete the task, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday.…
India: 28 Naxals Killed in Chhattisgarh Gunfight
October 5, 2024
India: 28 Naxals Killed in Chhattisgarh Gunfight
Indian government forces killed at least 28 Naxals in a gunfight on Friday in the Abhujmad forest area of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, approximately 200 km south of Raipur, Xinhua reported yesterday. The confrontation erupted when police, acting on specific intelligence,…
FIR Filed Against Uttar Pradesh Priest for Derogatory Comments about Holy Prophet
October 5, 2024
FIR Filed Against Uttar Pradesh Priest for Derogatory Comments about Holy Prophet
An FIR has been lodged against Yati Narasinghanand, a controversial priest from Uttar Pradesh, for making derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammed during a speech in Ghaziabad on September 29, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The case was registered on October 3…
Tamil Nadu Muslims Protest Waqf Bill Amendment
October 4, 2024
Tamil Nadu Muslims Protest Waqf Bill Amendment
Thousands of Muslims in Tamil Nadu staged a massive protest on Thursday against the Union government’s proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The demonstration, held at Rajarathinam stadium in Chennai, was attended by leaders from various Islamic…
Strategic Policy Change: India Set to Launch Halal Meat Exports to 15 Muslim Countries
October 3, 2024
Strategic Policy Change: India Set to Launch Halal Meat Exports to 15 Muslim Countries
In a significant policy shift, the Narendra Modi government has announced plans to export halal-certified meat to 15 Muslim-majority countries starting October 16, Clarion India reported yesterday. This move marks a stark contrast to the contentious domestic discourse surrounding halal…
Indian Doctors Resume Strike Over Colleague’s Rape and Murder
October 2, 2024
Indian Doctors Resume Strike Over Colleague’s Rape and Murder
Indian doctors in Kolkata have resumed their strike in protest of the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee medic at a government hospital in August, Dawn reported yesterday. Despite briefly returning to work in emergency departments, the doctors…
Supreme Court Extends Stay on Demolitions Across India
October 1, 2024
Supreme Court Extends Stay on Demolitions Across India
The Supreme Court of India has extended its order freezing demolitions nationwide without prior permission from the court, Muslim Mirror reported today. A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan reserved decisions on establishing pan-India directives following petitions alleging…