Muslims: News
24 Oct 2024
AustriaMuslims in Europe experiencing 'worrying surge' in racism: Survey
A recent survey conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has highlighted a sharp increase in racism against Muslims across Europe.
16 Oct 2024
Indian Penal Code'Chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque doesn't hurt sentiments': HC
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against two men accused of chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque.
07 Oct 2024
Kiren Rijiju'Don't become Congress's vote bank...': Rijiju's 'warning' to Muslims
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress of creating divisions among Hindus while appeasing Muslims.
26 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Plea seeks FIR against Eknath Shinde, Rane over anti-Muslim remarks
A Mumbai resident, Mohammad Wasi Sayed, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the registration of an FIR against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitesh Rane.
17 Sep 2024
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei'Look at own record...': India slams Iran over 'minorities' comment
India has strongly condemned comments made by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, about the treatment of Indian Muslims.
06 Sep 2024
BBCThis is why cricket is banned in this Italian town
The small Italian town of Monfalcone, located on the Adriatic coast, has banned the sport of cricket.
31 Aug 2024
CanadaRow over KFC halal meat in Canada; find out why
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Canada is facing backlash from Hindu and Sikh communities over its decision to serve only halal-certified chicken at most of its Ontario locations.
27 Aug 2024
Assam'Assam frustrated with illegal Bangladeshis': Devoleena Bhattacharjee defends Assamese Muslims
Television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently defended the Muslim community in Assam, her home state, in a Twitter spat with journalist Rana Ayyub.
24 Aug 2024
BangladeshHindus, Muslims protected ancient temple after fall of Sheikh Hasina
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, Hindus and Muslims came together to protect the ancient Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka, the temple's priest told PTI.
06 Aug 2024
London'Exercise due caution': India issues travel advisory amid UK riots
The High Commission of India in London has issued a travel advisory to Indian nationals planning to visit the United Kingdom.
22 Jul 2024
Kanwar YatraRoute, schedule, controversy: Everything about Kanwar Yatra
The Kanwar Yatra began on Monday with the start of the Hindu month of Sawan.
19 Jul 2024
AssamAssam to abolish law that allowed underage Muslim marriages
The Assam Cabinet has given its approval for a bill aimed at repealing the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, which allowed underage marriages under certain conditions.
30 Jun 2024
HyderabadBJP MLA who threatened Munawar now threatens another comedian
Standup comedian Daniel Fernandes has called off his upcoming performance in Hyderabad due to safety concerns following a threat issued by Goshamahal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA T Raja Singh.
20 Jun 2024
Giriraj SinghCase against MP for 'won't work for Yadavs, Muslims' remark
A complaint has been lodged against Janata Dal (United) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur for alleged discriminatory remarks against certain members of the community.
17 Jun 2024
Jama MasjidEid prayers barred at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for 6th year
Local authorities in Srinagar have once again barred Eid prayers at the historic Jama Masjid, marking the sixth consecutive year of this prohibition, as reported by Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid.
17 Jun 2024
Mecca2024 Hajj sees 19 deaths amidst heatwave in Saudi Arabia
The 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 19 pilgrims from Jordan and Iran due to extreme heat, as reported by both countries.
14 Jun 2024
IsraelOver 1.5 million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage amid Gaza conflict
In the intense heat of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have congregated to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
08 Jun 2024
ImphalMilitants set ablaze police outpost, houses in Manipur's Jiribam district
Suspected militants torched a police outpost and several houses in the Jiribam district of Manipur in a late-night attack, PTI reported.
17 May 2024
Uttar PradeshUP-based Islamic seminary bans women's entry over photo shoots
The Uttar Pradesh-based Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom Deoband, has imposed a ban on the entry of women on its campus.
24 Apr 2024
Lara DuttaLara Dutta praises Modi's resolve on 'wealth to infiltrators' remark
Bollywood actor Lara Dutta recently voiced her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering commitment to his convictions.
NCERT drops mentions of Babri, Gujarat riots from Class-12 textbook
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made substantial revisions to the political science textbook for Class 12.
28 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActTharoor's response to 'Muslim coined Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has joined the debate about the origins of the slogan Bharat Mata ki Jai, ignited by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
22 Mar 2024
Madhya Pradesh High CourtMadhya Pradesh: ASI begins scientific survey of Bhojshala complex
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday began a scientific examination at the Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.
19 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActSC to hear pleas against Citizenship Amendment Rules today
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a clutch of over 230 petitions seeking a temporary stay on the enforcement of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 until the court can determine their constitutionality.
06 Feb 2024
Uniform Civil CodeUCC Bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly
The draft bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was tabled during a specially-convened Uttarakhand Assembly session on Tuesday.
22 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiExplained: 500-year timeline of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday, bringing closure to a 500-year-old dispute.
29 Nov 2023
Jammu And KashmirProtests erupt in Kashmir colleges over derogatory post on Prophet
Protests erupted at various colleges in Kashmir on Wednesday over an alleged offensive social media post against Prophet Muhammad by a student of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
28 Nov 2023
Samajwadi PartyTemple 'purified' with Gangajal after Muslim MLA's visit in UP
Hindu outfits and local officials in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district on Monday reportedly sprinkled Gangajal (Ganga River's water) in a temple to "purify" it after Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Saiyada Khatoon's visit.
21 Nov 2023
Kerala'Kerala Story'? Influencer shares worrying post after marrying Muslim man
Athulya Ashokan alias Alia, an influencer from Kerala who converted to Islam and married a Muslim man named Risal Mansoor earlier this year, has posted a worrisome message on her Instagram Story.
30 Oct 2023
RussiaRussia: Pro-Palestine mob storms airport after reports of Israelis arriving
A large group of demonstrators on Sunday (local time) swarmed the Makhachkala airport in Russia's Dagestan, protesting a purported incoming flight from Israel.
21 Oct 2023
Kashmir ValleyJ&K government pulls out all stops to curb pro-Palestinian protests
As the Israel-Hamas war continues to escalate, the Jammu and Kashmir government is taking stringent steps to thwart protests in the region.
02 Oct 2023
Himanta Biswa SarmaDon't need Miya votes for 10 years: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) doesn't need the votes of the Miya people, Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam, for the next 10 years until they abandon fundamentalism.
28 Aug 2023
FranceFrance announces ban on wearing Islamic dress in schools
In a significant development, France has decided to ban students from wearing the "abaya," a loose-fitting full-length robe worn by Muslim women, in the country's state-run schools.
27 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana: Security beefed up ahead of VHP rally on Monday
Security has been tightened in Haryana's Nuh district and other surrounding areas ahead of a Shobha Yatra, a religious rally, scheduled to be carried out by right-wing Hindutva outfits on Monday, PTI reported.
13 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana violence: Action initiated against panchayats barring entry of Muslims
The Haryana government has started issuing show-cause notices to several gram panchayats and sarpanches (village heads) for barring entry of Muslims to their villages following the communal violence in Nuh, Haryana, The Indian Express reported.
06 Aug 2023
HaryanaGurugram residents approach authorities to prevent migrants workers' exodus
Residents in Haryana's Gurugram are approaching district authorities, urging them to ensure the safety of essential workers who are leaving the city or have stopped stepping out following threats of violence from Hindu right-wing groups, Hindustan Times reported.
31 Jul 2023
OnirOnir calls out video of 'religious hatred'
Filmmaker Onir has been vocal when it comes to commenting on socio-political issues in the country. The director does not mince his words and is quite active on social media.
27 Jul 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: Driver allegedly stops schoolgirls without burqa from boarding bus
A bus driver in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district reportedly refused to let schoolgirls board the vehicle because they were not wearing a burqa.
15 Jul 2023
Asaduddin OwaisiOwaisi responds after Himanta blames 'Miya Muslims' for vegetable prices
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) supremo and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday bashed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for blaming Miya Muslim vendors for the soaring prices of vegetables.
28 Jun 2023
KeralaKerala: 7 medicos demand hijab, full sleeves in operation theater
Seven students of Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College have written to their principal, seeking permission to wear long-sleeved scrub jackets and surgical hoods in the operation theater.
28 Jun 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: Congress warns against cow vigilantism, VHP cites 'Hindus' feelings'
Issuing a "stern warning" against cow vigilantism, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has asked the police to keep a close eye on elements who may try to stir up communal tension on the occasion of Bakrid.
14 Jun 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand mahapanchayat: Why tension is brewing in Garhwal region
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear petitions seeking cancellation of the controversial "Uttarakhand mahapanchayat" scheduled for Thursday (June 15) in Purola, Uttarakhand's Garhwal region.
30 Mar 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: DJ in front of mosque triggers communal violence
Communal violence broke out in Paldhi village of Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Tuesday night when a religious procession accompanied by speakers blaring music passed in front of a mosque.
25 Mar 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka ends 4% Muslim OBC reservation, hikes Lingayat, Vokkaliga quota
In an eye-rolling decision, the Karnataka government has reportedly ended the 4% OBC reservation quota for Muslims.
20 Mar 2023
RamzanRamzan 2023: Dates, significance, and rules of fasting
Ramzan, or Ramadan, is celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur all over the world.
