India

Ethnic Violence Escalates in Manipur, India; Three Christian Priests Killed —————————– Amid ongoing ethnic and religious tensions in Manipur, northeastern India, a deadly armed attack claimed the lives of three Christian priests, raising renewed concerns over the safety of minority…

Rising Communal Tensions and Legal Shifts Affecting Muslim Communities in India —————————————– A series of developments across India this week underscore increased legal and social pressures affecting Muslim communities, including a high‑profile court ruling on a historic religious site, a…

Report Highlights Killings of Muslims in India and Karnataka Lifts Hijab Ban in Schools —————————— A new data‑driven report shows that at least 13 Muslims were killed in religiously motivated incidents in India during the first four months of 2026,…

Japan offers easy-to-install prayer room for Muslims —————————– A company in Soja, Okayama Prefecture, has developed a compact, easy-to-install prayer room designed to aid tourist sites and businesses accommodate Muslim visitors, Dawn E-Newspaper reported. The product, called “Prayer Space,” was…

State Elections in India Reveal Growing Hindu‑Muslim Political Divide —————————————- Recent state election results in India have highlighted a deepening political divide along religious lines, with Muslim voters increasingly supporting the opposition Congress party, while Hindu voters are overwhelmingly backing…

India: Hundreds Arrested and 3 Dead in Post-Election Violence ————————————————— A wave of violence erupted in West Bengal, eastern India, following the state elections, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and the arrest of hundreds. Tensions between…

India: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Descends into Chaos Over Muslim Women’s Reservation Bill Debate —————————— The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly erupted in chaos on Thursday as lawmakers clashed during discussions on the Women’s Reservation Bill, Muslim Mirror reported. The debate quickly…

Hate crimes against Muslims in India rise in March, with Uttar Pradesh reporting highest cases ——————————- A new report by Muslim Mirror shows a rise in hate crimes targeting Muslims in India in March 2026, with a total of 30…

Maharashtra Minister’s Remarks on Corporate Dress Codes Spotlight Debate Over Islamic Attire ————————— A renewed debate over religious expression in the workplace has emerged in Maharashtra, India, after state minister Nitesh Rane called for restrictions on Islamic dress in corporate…

West Bengal election 2026: sporadic violence reported as polling continues under heavy security ————————————— Voting in India’s West Bengal state elections has been marked by isolated incidents of violence, including clashes between rival party supporters and reports of a crude…