New Jersey police seek killer of a Muslim cleric outside Newark mosque Police in New Jersey are hunting for the killer of a Muslim cleric who was shot outside his mosque The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024
A New Jersey imam was shot dead in a ‘senseless’ attack. The killer is a mystery Imam Hassan Sharif was shot and killed on Wednesday morning. The suspect and the motive for the killing remain unclear, Amelia Neath reports The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024
IUML’s Muslih Madathil to be Kannur Mayor In the wake of T.O. Mohanan of the Congress resigning as Kannur Mayor, Muslih Madathil of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), is poised to take over as the next Mayor. The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
Take help from Centre to develop TS: Bandi Sanjay to Congress BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticizes Congress ministers for "haughtiness" & advises cooperation with Centre for State's development. He also criticizes Majlis Party leader Owaisi for instigating Muslim youth. The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024
Vigil held to honor slain Muslim boy as accused attacker appears in court in Illinois An Illinois landlord charged with murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an October attack on a Palestinian American mother and her young son has appeared for a pretrial hearing The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
New Jersey governor seeks to reassure Muslims after shooting of imam outside Newark mosque Police are working to identify and arrest the shooter of an imam outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
The Lotus Sutra − an ancient Buddhist scripture from the 3rd century − continues to have relevance today State legislatures across the United States have introduced over 400 bills to limit transgender Americans’ rights. Many of these bills’ sponsors, such as the Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom, cite Christian values as well as the values of the other Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Islam – to justify their… The Conversation · Jan 3, 2024
"We have no connection..." Congress distances itself from Asaduddin Owaisi's 'Masjid' remark The Congress party on Wednesday distanced itself from AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's 'Masjid' remarks. Read Further on Dynamite News Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2024
China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’ Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced. Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024
Met Police Reports Hamas Attack on Israel Caused Rise In Antisemitic Incidents And Islamophobic Hate Crimes Religious hate crime data collected by the Metropolitan Police showed a shocking level of antisemitic incidents in the UK as figures went from below 50 to above 200 after the Hamas attack on Israel. International Business Times UK · Jan 2, 2024
Govt. to seek cancellation of bail to Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, Congress spokesperson Karnataka govt to move High Court for cancellation of interim bail given to RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for derogatory remarks against Muslim women. The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024
‘Completely alienated’: British Muslims on Labour, Tory stance on Gaza war Surveys have shown a sharp drop in support for both of Britain’s big parties among Muslims ahead of elections. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2024
Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2024
‘Outraged’: Brazilian Muslims face growing Islamophobia over Gaza war A survey released last month suggests approximately 60 percent of Brazilian Muslims experienced religious intolerance. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023
Top News · Dec 31, 2023 Mosque vandalized in Philadelphia; second incident since Israel-Hamas war Philadelphia police investigate second act of vandalism at mosque amid tensions. Muslim group calls for increased protection and justice.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023 BJP win in India’s 2024 general election ‘almost an inevitability’ Concerns raised over what a third term for Narendra Modi would mean for the country amid rising Hindu-Muslim tension
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 Masarat Alam Bhat | Voice of secession The Hindu profiles on Masarat Alam Bhat, chief of the separatist Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir, catapulted to limelight in 2008-09, popularising pro-azadi songs & anti-India graffiti, resulting in death of 200 civilians & ban of his party in 2021.
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 BJP minority wing to launch Shukriya Modi Bhaijaan campaign eyeing Muslim women in U.P. The BJP minority wing in UP will launch a campaign from the first week of January in the State to draw Muslim women towards the saffron party.
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 Kalaburagi council meeting ends in chaos The general body meeting of the Kalaburagi City Corporation for the second day began with lengthy discussions on the recruitment process of pourakarmikas and ended with heated arguments, minor scuffles, and disruptive protests following a derogatory remark on Muslim women by a BJP councillor.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Muslim community leaders will meet in Chicago to push campaign against Biden as deaths mount in Israel-Hamas war Chicago’s #AbandonBiden event is scheduled to coincide with the annual Muslim American Society and Islamic Circle of North America convention, expected to draw more than 30,000 to McCormick Place over the weekend.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 Antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crime soars after Israel-Gaza war Figures from some of Britain’s police forces reveal surges in hate crime - with an 1000% increase in antisemitic and Islamphobic offences across the rail network
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2023 UK's largest police forces record sharp rise in religious hate crime since Israel-Hamas war outbreak Jewish charities called the findings 'shocking' while campaigners against anti-Muslim abuse said the data was 'deeply worrying'
The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023 IUML suspends 2 for attending Navakerala Sadas The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key constituent of the United Democratic Front (UDF), has suspended two of its functionaries for attending the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s highly publicised Cabinet outreach programme, Navakerala Sadas.
The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023 Hindutva organisations seek ban on Muslim vendors in Vijayapura fair in Karnataka A federation of Hindutva organisations claimed that Muslims disobeyed the law and accused them of trouble-mongering
The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023 Datta Jayanti: Some visitors raise insensitive, provocative slogans atop Bababudangiri in Chikkamagaluru Devotees from Chikkamagaluru and neighbouring districts visit Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah, a disputed cave shrine venerated by Hindus & Muslims, on Datta Jayanti.