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Expressing patriotism on social media costs UP Muslim teacher her job

Expressing patriotism on social media costs UP Muslim teacher her job

Zeba Afroz, a Muslim government school teacher in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, was suspended after her Facebook post defending Muslim patriotism went viral, Muslim Mirror reported. Her post, responding to a terror attack in Kashmir, stated, “The loyalists of the…
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Violations Escalate Amid Kashmir Tensions

India-Pakistan Ceasefire Violations Escalate Amid Kashmir Tensions

India and Pakistan exchanged fresh accusations of ceasefire violations along the Kashmir border on Monday, marking the 11th consecutive night of cross-border fire since tensions flared after a deadly April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, Anadolu…
Himachal Pradesh Court Orders Full Demolition of Sanjauli Mosque After Waqf Board Fails to Prove Ownership

Himachal Pradesh Court Orders Full Demolition of Sanjauli Mosque After Waqf Board Fails to Prove Ownership

The Shimla Municipal Corporation Commissioner’s Court today ordered the complete demolition of the Sanjauli Mosque, declaring the structure “illegal” after the Waqf Board failed to produce valid ownership documents, Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind reported. The verdict mandates the removal of all remaining floors,…
India Cuts Trade, Transport Ties with Pakistan After Kashmir Attack

India Cuts Trade, Transport Ties with Pakistan After Kashmir Attack

India announced the immediate suspension of all imports, postal services, and maritime links with Pakistan on Saturday, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, Anadolu Agency reported. The decision follows the April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Pahalgam resort, which killed…
64 Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Incidents in 10 Days; Delhi University Syllabus Sparks Row Over Kashmir, Minority Stress

64 Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Incidents in 10 Days; Delhi University Syllabus Sparks Row Over Kashmir, Minority Stress

A report by India Hate Lab reveals 64 anti-Muslim hate speech incidents across nine states and Jammu & Kashmir between April 22 and May 2, with Maharashtra (17 cases) and Uttar Pradesh (13) topping the list, Muslim Mirror reported. Hindutva…
Two Years On, Thousands Remain Displaced Amid Ethnic Violence in Manipur; Government Silence Draws Criticism

Two Years On, Thousands Remain Displaced Amid Ethnic Violence in Manipur; Government Silence Draws Criticism

As the second anniversary of the ethnic violence outbreak in Manipur approaches, over 58,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) continue to live in dire conditions across 281 relief camps, Amnesty International reported. The conflict, which erupted on 3 May 2023 between…
Strong Winds and Dust Storm Disrupt Flights in Delhi, Result in Four Deaths

Strong Winds and Dust Storm Disrupt Flights in Delhi, Result in Four Deaths

At least four people, including three children, lost their lives as strong winds, dust storms, and heavy rain battered New Delhi on Friday morning, officials reported, Anadolu Agency reported. The severe weather caused delays for over 100 flights at the…
Indian, Pakistani Military Chiefs Hold Talks Amid Rising Kashmir Tensions

Indian, Pakistani Military Chiefs Hold Talks Amid Rising Kashmir Tensions

Senior military leaders from India and Pakistan engaged in direct talks via hotline to address escalating violence along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, Khaama Press reported. This rare communication followed a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which…
India Faces Rising Communal Tensions Amid Terror Attack and Mob Lynching Incidents

India Faces Rising Communal Tensions Amid Terror Attack and Mob Lynching Incidents

The April-22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, killed 26 people, mostly tourists from other states. India holds Pakistan responsible for the attack, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi granting the military full authority to respond. Pakistan denies involvement, alleging India…
Hyderabad’s Old City Goes Dark in Protest Against Waqf (Amendment) Act

Hyderabad’s Old City Goes Dark in Protest Against Waqf (Amendment) Act

In a significant show of dissent, several areas of Hyderabad’s old city switched off their lights for 15 minutes on Wednesday night, responding to the All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s (AIMPLB) call for a ‘Batti Gul’ protest against the…
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