Arif Mohammed Khan | His own man The Kerala Governor is in the midst of a controversy after he launched an attack on the State government in a press conference The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022
BMMA seeks inclusion of Muslims under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act A public interest litigation filed by the BMMA in the Supreme Court led to the banning of Triple Talaq The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022
Man devastated after thugs inject dog with poison in street A court heard the Christian convert could be arrested and persecuted if he returned to his home country Liverpool Echo · Sep 24, 2022
Kashmir’s Muslim identity being undermined by government, says Valley Muslim groups amalgam Singing bhajans and doing surya namaskar un-Islamic, says the collective The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022
Leicester riots: City at sudden crossroads after violence ends 50 years of harmony To the outside observer, the Golden Mile in Leicester appeared to teem with its usual, colourful life this week. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
‘People are scared’: Leicester at sudden crossroads after violence ends 50 years of harmony Residents and leaders alike are shell-shocked by the clashes, but many are now asking why no one saw this coming The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
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Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims can’t be compared to Buddhist converts, says Centre’s 2019 affidavit The affidavit goes against the 2011 recommendation of National Commission for Scheduled Castes The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022
Islamic organisations protest against NIA and ED action against PFI ‘The raids were not against PFI but against the entire Muslim community’ The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022
‘It feels like people want to fight’: how communal unrest flared in Leicester Muslim-Hindu tensions have been rising for months, say residents, fuelled by social media and police inaction The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022
FIR charges PFI of ‘waging war against State’, names 19 persons The FIR alleges that the organisation runs an “organised conspiracy to radicalise Muslim youth towards violent acts of extremist nature”, imparting training in using lethal weapons and deputing them to “undertake targeted attacks on persons having a certain religious and socio-political lineage” The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022
Hindu-Muslim tensions flare in central England On the streets of Leicester, England, groups of young people, mainly Hindus and Muslims, have been facing off. Since August 28, videos have shown groups of masked youths heading into the streets amid rising tensions. Although community leaders have called for calm, many people, including our Observer, fear the violence… France 24 · Sep 23, 2022
Congress to support ST quota enhancement, defend 4 percent Muslim quota in SC: Shabbir Ali HYDERABAD: Telangana Congress senior leaders on Friday had a detailed discussion on the proposed increase in quota for Scheduled Tribes and the ongoing case in the Supreme Court on 4 percent Muslim reservation. The Times of India · Sep 23, 2022
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022 Owaisi demands an increase in quota for backward Muslims Government appointed Sudheer Committee had recommended an increase in quota, says AIMIM president
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 Muslim clerics warn Uzbeks against joining Russia-Ukraine war Uzbekistan's top religious authority urged Uzbeks on Friday not to get involved in the conflict in Ukraine, saying that doing so was against the Islamic faith, after Russia offered fast-track citizenship to foreigners those who join its army.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022 Salman Khurshid confident of Constitutional guarantees coming into play in Hijab case He is defending 4% Muslim reservation issue in Supreme Court
Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022 Saudi discovers huge gold deposits in Medina as its offers 'opportunities to the world' The Saudi Geological Survey said they found large stores of gold and copper ore within the boundaries of one of Islam's holiest cities, Medina, in a find they hope will help diversify their oil-dependent economy
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022 The case of nikah halala in India, and a long court battle What is it and why are women seeking an annulment of halala marriage? How does it affect Muslim women of the country? When is the court going to hear it?
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Home Secretary vows to tackle ‘disorder and thuggery’ after Leicester meetings Suella Braverman insisted she was focused on how to ‘restore safety and harmony’ to the city after 47 arrests at the weekend.
Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022 Khamzat Chimaev backed to learn from Khabib's mistakes after missing weight Legendary former lightweight champion Nurmagomedov has been critical of Chimaev after he showed up 7.5lb over weight for his fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 279 earlier this year
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022 Leicester mayor announces independent inquiry into city violence Review to look at whether extremist and outside groups encouraged Hindu and Muslim clashes
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 China envoy vows 'fight' over alleged Xinjiang rights abuses An envoy from China’s Xinjiang province says Chinese authorities are ready for a “fight” with “anti-China” critics in the West and elsewhere over allegations of rights abuses in the anti-extremism campaign against Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups in the region
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022 India arrests dozens after nationwide raids on Muslim group PFI India’s top investigation agencies arrest 45 Popular Front of India members for alleged terror links after the raids.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2022 When Texas students campaigned for a more diverse history course, they got a lesson in politics Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.