India

At least nine people have been injured in India’s tech capital when a suspected home-made bomb exploded inside a popular cafe, local media reported. The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in eastern Bengaluru occurred just after 1pm on Friday when crowds…

The Shahi Idgah managing committee argued in the Allahabad High Court that the suit seeking “removal” of the mosque near the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura is barred by the law of limitation, which sets a specific time period for…

Ninety-five per cent of the victims of mob lynching and government “bulldozer culture” have been mentally challenged Muslims, said AIPMM on Tuesday in a report based on the Bihar caste survey. The organization working for mentally challenged Muslims has demanded…

A recent report by Washington-based research group, India Hate Lab, revealed that incidents of anti-Muslim hate speech in India surged by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months of the year. According to Reuters,…

Assam state in northeastern India has decided to abolish the 1935 Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act in alleged efforts to “combat underage marriages and bolster the fight against child marriage,” Anadolu Agency reported. Assam’s Chief Minister claimed that the…

The Delhi High Court refused to allow prayers at the recently demolished ‘Akhoondji mosque’ and nearby graveyard in Mehrauli for Shab-e-Barat. The court noted that it has directed status quo on the site, which is now in the possession of…

Thousands of protesting Indian farmers confronting security forces have come under the protection of the Nihang Sikhs, a warrior sect dating back to the 1600s distinguished by their ink-blue robes and ancient weapons such as swords and spears. The farmers,…

India’s Bengaluru is experiencing severe water scarcity ahead of peak summer, leading to water rationing and increased prices, Reuters reported. According to the article published yesterday, weak monsoon rains have depleted groundwater and reservoir levels, causing residents to pay higher…

Indian farmers camping outside New Delhi rejected a government proposal for a five-year guaranteed price contract for certain crops, demanding guaranteed prices for all their crops. In addition to guaranteed prices, the farmers also want the government to double their…

In recent years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concepts from the Vedic era (1500 BC to 500 BC) have been integrated into India’s formal education system. This integration has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between religious beliefs and…