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India: Civil organization demands Karnataka government to rescind notification authorizing of prohibition hijab
September 10, 2022
India: Civil organization demands Karnataka government to rescind notification authorizing of prohibition hijab
People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)-Karnataka has released its interim report on “Impact of Hijab Ban in Karnataka’s Educational Institutions” and demanded that the Karnataka government take adequate measures to “strengthen a non-discriminatory learning environment within colleges.” The organization has…
The banners of Imam Hussain and Al-Abbas Holy Shrines flutter in the sky of the third largest city in India
September 7, 2022
The banners of Imam Hussain and Al-Abbas Holy Shrines flutter in the sky of the third largest city in India
The conclusion of the 30th International Hussain Day Convention in the Indian city of Bangalore, which was held under the slogan ‘Stand for Social Equality’, witnessed raising the banners of Imam Hussein and Al-Abbas, peace be upon them, by representatives…
Cardinal writes book to help Christians discover spiritual gems in Quran
September 7, 2022
Cardinal writes book to help Christians discover spiritual gems in Quran
A book titled “Journeying with Muslims: Listening, Praying and Working Together” was released in New Delhi, India. Authored by a Vatican cardinal and published by the New Delhi-based Islamic Studies Association, it aims to help Christian readers discover and contemplate…
After the arrest of 37 people, an Islamic school demolished in the Indian state of Assam
September 1, 2022
After the arrest of 37 people, an Islamic school demolished in the Indian state of Assam
The authorities of the Indian state of Assam demolished the Quranic Knowledge Center School, after arresting 37 people, including the school’s imam and teachers, allegedly for the school’s links to extremist organizations. District officials told the media that the school…
Indian Professor: Muslims are being projected as enemies through constant campaigns
August 28, 2022
Indian Professor: Muslims are being projected as enemies through constant campaigns
Delhi University Professor Apoorvanand said there is a need for solidarity to counter campaign against Muslims and other minority communities. The professor confirmed, during a speech, that there is a constant campaign branding Muslims as enemies. “Muslims earlier were blamed…
Indian politician boasts about getting Muslims killed – on camera
August 25, 2022
Indian politician boasts about getting Muslims killed – on camera
A former politician belonging to India’s ruling party has been caught on camera boasting about getting at least five Muslims killed in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. “We have killed five of them so far, be it in Lalwandi,…
India’s Top Court to hear petition seeking to reverse release of gang convicted in raping Muslim woman
August 25, 2022
India’s Top Court to hear petition seeking to reverse release of gang convicted in raping Muslim woman
India’s Supreme Court will hold a hearing on a petition challenging the release last week of 11 Hindu men convicted of the gang rape of a pregnant Muslim woman during riots in 2002 in the western state of Gujarat. Dozens…
Indian High Court rejects lawsuit to ban ‘Muslim Call to Prayer’ on loudspeakers
August 24, 2022
Indian High Court rejects lawsuit to ban ‘Muslim Call to Prayer’ on loudspeakers
The Karnataka High Court, in southern India, has rejected a lawsuit to ban loudspeakers from mosques in the state. The court confirmed that the call to prayer does not infringe on the religious freedom of other religions, contrary to what…
Jammu and Kashmir Waqf bans collecting donations by trustees at shrines
August 21, 2022
Jammu and Kashmir Waqf bans collecting donations by trustees at shrines
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, on Saturday, August 20, staged a massive protest against the decision of the Waqf Board to ban the collecting donations at Muslim shrines across Kashmir. The Youth Wing of the party raised slogans outside…
India: Release of rapists of pregnant Muslim woman causes public outrage
August 17, 2022
India: Release of rapists of pregnant Muslim woman causes public outrage
11 Hindu men, who were given life sentences for raping a pregnant Muslim woman in 2002 and killing seven of her family, have been released from prison. The rape took place during riots in Gujarat state, led at the time…