India
JIH Condemns Hate Crimes and Detention of Bengali Muslims in Assam
September 9, 2024
JIH Condemns Hate Crimes and Detention of Bengali Muslims in Assam
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has condemned the rise in hate crimes and the detention of 28 Bengali Muslims from Assam, following derogatory remarks made by a Hindu religious leader against Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure family), Muslim…
India: Building Collapse in Lucknow Claims Eight Lives
September 8, 2024
India: Building Collapse in Lucknow Claims Eight Lives
A three-storey commercial building in Lucknow, India, collapsed on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and injuring 28 others, Al Jazeera reported today. The building housed multiple small businesses, including a warehouse and a vehicle…
Alarming Rise in Forced Evictions in India: HLRN Report Reveals Devastating Impact
September 8, 2024
Alarming Rise in Forced Evictions in India: HLRN Report Reveals Devastating Impact
The Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN) has raised alarms about the escalating crisis of forced evictions in India, as detailed in its latest report, “Forced Evictions in India: 2022 & 2023,” Muslim Mirror revealed on September 7. According to…
India: Violence Erupts in Manipur, Five Dead
September 8, 2024
India: Violence Erupts in Manipur, Five Dead
Fresh clashes in Manipur, India, have resulted in the deaths of at least five people amid ongoing violence between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community, Arab News reported yesterday. The latest violence occurred in Jiribam…
Rising Tensions: Continued Struggles for Muslims in India
September 7, 2024
Rising Tensions: Continued Struggles for Muslims in India
Following recent national elections, Muslims in India express concerns that safety for their community remains precarious. A series of violent incidents, including the brutal beating of 35-year-old Mohammad Fareed, highlight ongoing anti-Muslim sentiment. A video report from Al Jazeera shows…
India Hosts First International Solar Festival to Promote Solar Energy
September 6, 2024
India Hosts First International Solar Festival to Promote Solar Energy
India launched its inaugural International Solar Festival at Bharat Mandapam, aiming to enhance global solar energy advocacy, Arab News reported yesterday. The festival, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video from Singapore, underscores India’s leadership in the Global South…
India: 28 Bengali Muslims Detained in Assam as Foreigners
September 5, 2024
India: 28 Bengali Muslims Detained in Assam as Foreigners
In a distressing incident on September 2, 28 Bengali Muslims from India’s Barpeta district, Assam, were detained and sent to a transit camp after being declared foreigners by Foreigner Tribunals, Muslim Mirror reported. The emotional scene unfolded as family members…
500 Individuals Charged in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli Following Vandalism of Muslim-Owned Shops
September 4, 2024
500 Individuals Charged in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli Following Vandalism of Muslim-Owned Shops
Tensions escalated in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, following the alleged molestation of a minor girl by Arif Khan, a 26-year-old salon owner from Bijnor, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Authorities imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, within a…
Education: A Crucial Step for Muslim Development in India
September 3, 2024
Education: A Crucial Step for Muslim Development in India
Education remains a pressing issue for Muslims in India, with rising literacy rates overshadowed by high dropout rates in higher education, an article published by Muslim Mirrors revealed yesterday. According to the author Syed Ali Mujtaba, a 2014 evaluation highlights…
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of Inaction Amid Violence Against Muslims
September 3, 2024
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of Inaction Amid Violence Against Muslims
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Modi government as a “mute spectator” in light of recent mob violence against Muslims in BJP-ruled states, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. His remarks follow two alarming incidents: a Muslim migrant from West Bengal…