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India: Mob Violence Claims Life of Young Muslim in Pakur

India: Mob Violence Claims Life of Young Muslim in Pakur

In a shocking incident in Jugigarhiya village, Pakur, India, a 21-year-old Muslim named Samiul Sheikh was allegedly beaten to death and strangled after being accused of mobile theft, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The violent attack led to the detention of…
Often caused by sand flies and ticks, viral encephalitis results in 56 deaths in India’s Gujarat

Often caused by sand flies and ticks, viral encephalitis results in 56 deaths in India’s Gujarat

In India’s western state of Gujarat, viral encephalitis has resulted in at least 56 deaths, prompting authorities to increase monitoring for the disease. The infection, which often causes high fever and can affect the brain, is typically spread by sand…
India: Muslim Youth Assaulted in Ranchi, Forced to Chant Hindutva Slogan 

India: Muslim Youth Assaulted in Ranchi, Forced to Chant Hindutva Slogan 

In Ranchi, Jharkhand, an Indian Muslim youth named Obaidullah Hasnain was assaulted by a group of 4-5 individuals who forced him to chant the Hindutva slogan “Jai Shri Ram”, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The attack occurred on Monday night while…
Landslides in Kerala Claim 63 Lives Amid Monsoon Rains

Landslides in Kerala Claim 63 Lives Amid Monsoon Rains

Relentless monsoon rains have triggered devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, resulting in at least 63 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported today. Rescue operations are currently underway, with officials reporting that around 250 individuals have been rescued from mud and debris.…
Indian Army Trooper Killed in Kashmir Gunfight

Indian Army Trooper Killed in Kashmir Gunfight

An Indian army trooper was killed and another injured during a fierce gunfight in the Machil sector of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Saturday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The clash occurred near the Line of Control (LoC), approximately 136 km northwest of Srinagar.…
Renewed Persecution of Muslims in India Amidst BJP’s Electoral Setbacks

Renewed Persecution of Muslims in India Amidst BJP’s Electoral Setbacks

Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) reduced influence following recent elections, anti-Muslim sentiment and policies have intensified in India, claimed an article published by Al Jazeera on Friday, July 26. According to the author, Apoorvanand, who teaches Hindi at the…
India: Kerala High Court Upholds Right to Change Religion in Official Records

India: Kerala High Court Upholds Right to Change Religion in Official Records

The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals cannot be restricted to their birth religion, affirming their right to adopt a new faith and have it reflected in official documents, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Justice V.G. Arun made this statement…
India: Centuries-Old Jagirdar Masjid Demolished in Telangana, Driver Arrested

India: Centuries-Old Jagirdar Masjid Demolished in Telangana, Driver Arrested

The historic Jagirdar Masjid in Chilkur village, Telangana, India, was demolished by a JCB earthmover, sparking outrage among local residents, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The mosque, dating back to the Qutb Shahi era, was razed without warning, leading to the…
India’s Supreme Court Blocks Mandatory Owner Disclosure for Restaurants

India’s Supreme Court Blocks Mandatory Owner Disclosure for Restaurants

India’s Supreme Court ruled on Monday that restaurants cannot be mandated to display their owners’ names, suspending controversial police orders from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Arab News reported yesterday. These orders, deemed discriminatory by critics, aimed to assist Hindu pilgrims…
India: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Condemns UP Government’s Actions Against Madrassas

India: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Condemns UP Government’s Actions Against Madrassas

Maulana Waliullah Sayeedi Falahi, the national vice president of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh government’s recent initiatives targeting the education sector, particularly religious madrassas, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. In a press release, he condemned measures that force…
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