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The Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, while rejecting 44 proposed by the Opposition, India Express reported. Key changes include extending the registration period for Waqf properties and appointing senior government…

A report titled Hegemony and Demolitions: The Tale of Communal Riots in India in 2024 reveals a staggering 84% increase in communal riots, with 59 incidents recorded in 2024 compared to 32 in 2023, Kashmir Media Service reported. The study,…

The Allahabad High Court in India has reaffirmed that religious places are primarily meant for offering prayers and that the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a fundamental right, especially when it causes inconvenience to nearby residents, news agency…

The 2024 report by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a troubling increase in violence against Christians in India, with incidents rising from 127 in 2014 to 834 by December 2024, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are…

A heated exchange erupted during a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) established to discuss the Waqf Amendment Bill, resulting in the suspension of ten opposition members of parliament for one day, The Tribune reported. The confrontation occurred between…

A recent survey conducted by India’s Uttar Pradesh government has revealed that approximately 78% of waqf properties in the state are situated on government land, Muslim Mirror reported. This finding comes in light of the ongoing discussions surrounding the Waqf…

A mysterious illness has caused 17 deaths and affected at least 38 people in Badhaal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, since December 2024, Indian website Firstpost reported on Monday. The latest victim passed away on Sunday at a government…

A rising trend of online fraud known as “digital arrest” is alarming citizens in India, with scammers impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money, VOA reported in an article on Monday. Scammers often initiate contact via phone calls or video…

In a disturbing development in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India, police have registered a case against seven individuals for conducting prayers in a newly constructed mosque, according to a news report from The Indian Express confirmed by local sources. Four…

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) organized an exhibition of rare books and ancient manuscripts to commemorate the birth of Amirul Momineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), under the auspices of Maulana Azad Library and Ali Society, Hawzah…