Hindu population share fell 7.8% between 1950-2015 in India, Muslims up 43.15%: EAC-PM paper Recent working paper by EAC-PM shows a decrease in Hindu population and increase in Muslim population in India. The Hindu · May 9, 2024
Faruqi v Hanson: Greens senator seeks to reopen racial discrimination case citing new evidence Sky News podcast casts doubt on One Nation leader’s claim she did not know Faruqi was a Muslim when she sent ‘piss off back to Pakistan’ tweet, court told The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024
Late twist in Pauline Hanson 'racism' lawsuit A bitter court battle between federal senators Pauline Hanson and Mehreen Faruqi could be recalled at the 11th hour to hear fresh evidence. AAP · May 9, 2024
If Keir Starmer isn’t careful, Gaza could do for him what the Iraq war did for Blair Many Muslim voters turned against Labour in the local elections, and the continuing conflict only heightens the risk of alienating others, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
Police Investigating BJP Leader Over Divisive Political Video Investigation into a BJP leader over a divisive video targeting Muslims during India's election campaign sparks criticism and concerns among the Muslim pop... Top News · May 9, 2024
Tension prevails in Bagalkot as Hindutva organisations stage protest against police Tension in Bagalkot as Hindutva activists protest police support for Hindu-Muslim marriage, leading to injuries and arrests. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
Model seeks legal advice after Salvini’s party uses image for anti-Islam poster Anna Haholkina tells of shock and says no one from deputy Italian PM’s League sought her permission The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Taliban affirms that stoning will be punishment for adulterers — especially women In a recording, the group's leader declared: "We will flog the women ... we will stone them to death in public [for crimes]." What does Islamic law say on the matter? And have stonings taken place? WEKU · May 8, 2024
Silence on Sandeshkhali ‘sting’, visits to temples: On the campaign trail of BJP’s Basirhat pick Sitting in a decorated e-rickshaw, BJP’s Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra greets her supporters, surrounded by security personnel and a sea of “Modi Ka Parivaar” flags until it’s time to get down from the vehicle and walk up to the stage. A crowd of 500 awaits her in Hasnabad’s Chak Kukidanga. Her… Newslaundry · May 8, 2024
YSRCP receives support from OC, Muslim communities in Tirupati Tirupati constituency polarized along communal lines during elections, with various social groups pledging support to political camps. The Hindu · May 7, 2024
Modi votes as mammoth Indian elections reach half-way mark Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday as India's multiphase general election hit the half-way mark after the Hindu nationalist leader mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric in incendiary speeches that have targeted the Muslim minority. France 24 · May 7, 2024
Modi votes in home state as mammoth India election hits half-way mark Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024
Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif files plea for acquittal in Toshakhana case Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo on Tuesday filed a plea in an accountability court for acquittal in the Toshakhana case. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 7, 2024
Labour will seek to win back the trust of Muslim voters, says shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘I regret whenever someone decides that they can’t bring themselves to vote for Labour, and we will seek to rebuild the trust of those communities’ Evening Standard · May 7, 2024
The Hindu · May 7, 2024 INDIA bloc will give quota to Muslims by changing Constitution: BJP over Lalu Prasad's remarks BJP accuses RJD of planning to change Constitution for Muslim reservation, raising concerns about INDIA bloc's intentions
The Hindu · May 7, 2024 Modi and Lalu Prasad spar over the issue of reservations for Muslims Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad expressed support for reservation to Muslims and accused BJP-led central government for trying to finish off the Constitution of the country
International Business Times UK · May 7, 2024 Pro-Gaza Activists Say UK's Labour Party May Lose 4M Muslim Votes Unless They Meet 18 Demands Amidst the Gaza conflict, Muslim Vote demands action from Labour, including sanctions on Israel. Mobilising thousands for political change.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 ‘Serious job’: How a collective in election-bound India fights hate speech Hate Speech Beda trains volunteers from across the southern state of Karnataka on using the law to combat hate crimes.
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 PM Modi Votes As India's Marathon Election Heats Up Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday in India's ongoing general election after giving several inflammatory campaign speeches accused of targeting minority Muslims.
The Hindu · May 6, 2024 Playing to the gallery in Telangana The question of reservation for Muslims has once again become a polarising issue in the country, especially in Telangana.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 There is a way for Starmer’s Labour to fix the big rift with Muslim voters – if it has the will Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham won elections in areas with large Muslim populations. Both engaged with us as citizens, says Miqdaad Versi of the Muslim Council of Britain
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024 Labour ‘working to get support back’ after losing votes over Gaza stance Analysis shows almost 18% drop in party’s vote in areas of England where more than a fifth are Muslim
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 35 Muslim candidates contest Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat; none fielded by Congress Thirty-five Muslim candidates are contesting the Lok Sabha election in Gujarat but the Congress has this time broken its tradition and not fielded a single person from the community in the State
AAP · May 5, 2024 Stabbing has 'all the hallmarks of a terror incident' The WA premier has confirmed his government had been warned about a radicalised teen, who was shot dead by police after a stabbing attack.
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 Muslim community understands Congress, INDIA bloc using them as pawns, says PM Modi Prime Minister Modi highlights BJP's development work, claims Muslims distancing from Congress and INDIA bloc in Sitapur rally.