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India: Writers and Intellectuals Criticize Government Ban on Muharram Events in Karnataka ——————————— The Karnataka government’s decision to impose restrictions on Muharram-related events in several villages across Ballari and Raichur districts has drawn sharp criticism from writers, thinkers, and community…

India: Centre Notifies Unified Waqf Management Rules, 2025 ———————————— The Indian government has notified the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025, to implement provisions of the recently amended Waqf legislation, Muslim Mirror reported. These rules cover various…

Controversy Over Multi-Faith Prayer at Rajasthan School Sparks Communal Tension ———————————– A multi-faith prayer session at Bakshi Springdale School in Kota, Rajasthan, has ignited controversy after Hindu right-wing groups alleged that Hindu students were forced to recite the Islamic declaration…

Delhi Protest Highlights Clampdown on Democratic Rights Under Modi Government —————————- A coalition of political parties and civil society organizations staged a joint sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar to condemn the increasing restrictions on democratic rights and peaceful public assembly…

Mumbai Police Remove Loudspeakers from 1,500 Places of Worship Following Court Orders ——————————– The Mumbai Police have removed loudspeakers from approximately 1,500 places of worship across the city and its suburbs, acting on directives from the Bombay High Court and…

Explosion at Pharmaceutical Factory in Southern India Kills 12 ———————— An explosion followed by a fire at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana, southern India, on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left many others injured,…

Every year during Muharram, thousands of devotees gather at Alaw e Bibi in Dabeerpura, Hyderabad, to witness the revered Bibi Ka Alam ceremony, a tradition that has been observed for nearly two centuries. The event honors Bibi Fatima (peace be…

Massive Rally in Patna Protests Amendments to Waqf Act, Highlights Minority Concerns ——————————- Tens of thousands gathered at Gandhi Maidan on Sunday for a large-scale protest titled “Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao” (Save Waqf, Save Constitution), voicing strong opposition to the…

Muslim Man Arrested in Hyderabad Over Remarks on Idol Worship ———————————- Hyderabad police arrested a Muslim man on June 28, 2025, following his alleged derogatory comments about Hindu deities and idol worship at a local eatery in Narayanguda, Muslim Mirror…

India: Telangana Government Announces Holidays for 9th, 10th Muharram (Ashura); School Announcements Pending —————————— India’s Telangana government has officially notified holidays for the 9th and 10th of Muharram, marking the mourning days of Tasua’ and Ashura, The Siasat Daily reported.…