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India Achieves Historic Space Docking Mission
January 16, 2025
India Achieves Historic Space Docking Mission
India has successfully completed its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts, Al Jazeera reported today. Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on December 30, 2024, the mission involved two satellites, Chaser…
Over 200 houses, including Hazrat Panj Peer Dargah, demolished in India’s Gujarat’s Okha
January 15, 2025
Over 200 houses, including Hazrat Panj Peer Dargah, demolished in India’s Gujarat’s Okha
Authorities in Gujarat’s Dwarka district have initiated a large-scale demolition drive allegedly aimed at removing illegal encroachments, including the Hazrat Panj Peer Dargah, which was built on land owned by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) in Okha, Muslim Mirror reported.…
Maha Kumbh Mela Festival Commences in India, Anticipating Over 400 Million Attendees
January 14, 2025
Maha Kumbh Mela Festival Commences in India, Anticipating Over 400 Million Attendees
The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings globally, began on Monday, in Prayagraj, India, The Guardian reported. This year’s festival holds particular significance as it is the grand Kumbh Mela, occurring once every 144 years due to…
India: Ujjain – Bulldozers Demolish Muslim Settlement, Mosque Destroyed
January 14, 2025
India: Ujjain – Bulldozers Demolish Muslim Settlement, Mosque Destroyed
In Ujjain, the administration has demolished 257 homes, including the Takiya Mosque, in the Nazimuddin Colony under the pretext of expanding the Mahakal Temple corridor, Inquilab news agency reported. This operation was carried out under heavy police presence. Local residents…
Bomb Threat at Aligarh Muslim University Triggers Investigation
January 10, 2025
Bomb Threat at Aligarh Muslim University Triggers Investigation
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) received a bomb threat via email today, demanding a ransom of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,330 USD), Hindustan Times reported today. Following the threat, university officials promptly alerted the police, leading to a comprehensive search operation across…
Crowd Crush at Tirupati Temple Claims Six Lives
January 9, 2025
Crowd Crush at Tirupati Temple Claims Six Lives
A devastating crowd crush at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, has resulted in the deaths of six people and left dozens injured, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Thousands of devotees had gathered to collect free entrance tokens…
Indian Court Accepts Hindu Priest’s Petition for Hearing
January 8, 2025
Indian Court Accepts Hindu Priest’s Petition for Hearing
In a notable case in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, a person claiming to be an RTI activist has filed a petition in court asserting that a temple exists at the site of the historic Upper Kot Jamia Mosque, the Urdu Siasat…
Indian Forces Clash with Maoist Rebels, Five Dead
January 6, 2025
Indian Forces Clash with Maoist Rebels, Five Dead
In a fierce confrontation on Sunday, Indian security forces engaged with Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmarh district, resulting in the deaths of four guerrillas and one police constable, Arab News reported. This clash is part of a prolonged insurgency led…
India: Sambhal’s court receives Shahi Jama Masjid survey report
January 4, 2025
India: Sambhal’s court receives Shahi Jama Masjid survey report
The survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal was submitted to the Chandausi court by advocate commissioner Ramesh Singh Raghav on Friday. The 40-page report, compiled during surveys on November 19 and 24, remains sealed pending Supreme Court…
Increasing Violence by Hindutva Groups Amid Christmas Celebrations
January 3, 2025
Increasing Violence by Hindutva Groups Amid Christmas Celebrations
Recent events have raised concerns over the rising aggression of Hindutva organizations during the Christmas season, Muslim Mirror reported. Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statements advocating love and harmony, vigilante groups have attacked individuals celebrating Christmas. Notably, two men dressed…