Row over inviting volunteers for food supply at Haj camp in Malappuram Controversy erupts over exclusion of Muslim groups from volunteering at State Haj Camp, sparking protests and calls for action. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Sadiq Khan presents Pope with 'book' of tea as London Mayor meets pontiff in Vatican The mayor of London was in the Vatican for an audience with the Holy Father on Thursday morning Evening Standard · May 16, 2024
Muslim Political Representation Declines Under Modi's Leadership Explore the decline in political power of India's Muslim community under PM Modi's leadership and the challenges faced by Muslim politicians in gaining fai... Top News · May 15, 2024
Mark Robinson: Obama "cousins" with ISIS Robinson, North Carolina's lieutenant governor, frequently posted Islamophobic and homophobic content on Facebook Salon · May 15, 2024
‘As someone with Palestinian heritage, I couldn’t stay in the Labour Party’ Disillusioned with the UK opposition, British Palestinian professor Kamel Hawwash plans to run in the general election. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024
Shariat does not override Karnataka Stamp Act; Muslims have right to transfer properties through deeds of settlement: High Court Muslims in Karnataka can transfer properties using settlement deeds under the Karnataka Stamp Act, regardless of religious beliefs. The Hindu · May 14, 2024
Development has bigger say than religion on number of children a mother has Discussion on Muslim fertility rates in India, influenced by socio-economic factors, government policies, and lack of awareness on family planning. The Hindu · May 14, 2024
A case of selective outrage Toxic masculinity leads to brutal murders of women in Karnataka, sparking political controversy and societal reflection on gender violence. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Will Israel’s war on Gaza sway South Africa’s election? Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024
Hanson racism lawsuit reopened to attack Muslim denial A Greens senator can file new evidence aiming to prove Pauline Hanson knew she was a Muslim when she sent an allegedly racist tweet on the day the Queen died. AAP · May 13, 2024
Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon' Notorious alleged terrorist Neil Prakash changed from a peaceful convert after being influenced by an inflammatory brand of Islam, a magistrate has heard. AAP · May 13, 2024
A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth We must pay special attention to the Muslim girl’s education and work towards the educational and economic empowerment of Muslims The Hindu · May 12, 2024
Labour could lose a wide range of voters over Gaza, not just Muslim ones Letters: Readers say the party has alienated many people beyond Muslim and leftwing voters, and may struggle to get them back The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Faith groups want more say in secular Britain. Labour should tell them to go to hell Most Britons don’t identify as religious, and would prefer to keep worship out of schools The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
The Hindu · May 11, 2024 Chandrababu Naidu promises to protect 4% quota for Muslims, restore all schemes scrapped by YSRCP government N. Chandrababu Naidu vows to protect Muslim reservation and restore welfare programs in Andhra Pradesh against YSRCP government.
Newslaundry · May 11, 2024 What’s Your Ism? Khalid Anis Ansari on anti-caste mobilisation within Muslims Caste and untouchability are widely perceived as a Hindu phenomenon – orthodoxically, they are categorised as “illegitimate” in the Muslim community. But the Dalit Muslims facing caste oppression strive for legitimacy. So, what is the complex history and dynamics of castes among Muslims? How is it perceived in the political…
Newslaundry · May 11, 2024 ‘Merciless’ assault, ‘abused’, men detained for shooting videos: 24 hours in UP’s Sambhal At about 8.30 am on May 7, Mohammad Farid was standing in a long queue outside the higher primary school in Obari village in Sambhal, one of 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh that polled that day. As he stood patiently, a group of “70 to 80” policemen entered the school’s…
The Hindu · May 10, 2024 Muzaffarnagar child slapping case: SC asks U.P. govt. to appoint senior IPS officer to ensure smooth prosecution Supreme Court orders UP government to ensure prosecution in Muslim boy slapping case, highlighting failures in education system.
Newslaundry · May 10, 2024 ‘Deeply concerned by media misreporting’: PFI on media ‘alarm’ on rise in Muslim population The Population Foundation of India, a Delhi-based policy and advocacy organisation, has pointed to “misreporting” about the findings of a study by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and its “misleading” and “selective portrayal” to highlight the increase in the Muslim population in India.
The Hindu · May 10, 2024 Modi fascinated with ‘Moghuls, Mutton, Muslim League and Mangalasutra’ as he has nothing to show on performance: Kharge AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes PM Modi for fear-mongering and spreading lies, asks him to send central agencies to raid prominent businesspersons.
Newslaundry · May 10, 2024 More hate, more votes? Maharashtra’s voters on how they’re impacted by hate speech In March 2022, a Ram Navami rally passed peacefully through the Muslim-dominated area of Kiradpura in Aurangabad, now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a Ram temple is located. Some Muslim shopkeepers and associations distributed sharbat to the hundreds of people walking by in the heat.
International Business Times · May 10, 2024 Afghan Women Struggle Under Male Guardian Rules Since the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women have been barred from going on long trips, travelling by plane or entering government buildings unless they are accompanied by a man.
The Hindu · May 9, 2024 Findings of EAC-PM working paper being misreported, says Population Foundation of India The Population Foundation of India expressed deep concerns about media reports misrepresenting the data set put out by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister in a recently published working paper on the share of religious minorities in 167 countries, including India.
The Hindu · May 9, 2024 Muslims cannot claim rights in live-in relationship when having spouse: Allahabad HC Allahabad High Court rules Muslims in live in relationships with living spouses cannot claim rights under Islam
The Hindu · May 9, 2024 EAC report showing dip in share of Hindu population poses serious questions, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Amit Malviya blames Congress EAC-PM report shows Hindu population decrease, sparking political debate on Muslim growth and religious-based reservations in India.