- India
Rajasthan: Vigilantes attack truck driver over suspicion of cattle transport
In yet another incidence of cow vigilantism, a far-right group affiliated with Monu Manesar, attacked a truck diver in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Wednesday, August 21, accusing him of cattle transport. According to…
- Pakistan
Pakistan: Parachinar secratarian violence explained as peace restored
Parachinar town nestled in the picturesque, mountainous border area of Pakistan has long been a flashpoint for rivalry and sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia Muslim communities. The town which is predominantly…
- India
Sikh body mandates traditional colours for Nishan Sahib, saffron prohibited
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body representing Sikh interests, has issued a circular asking Gurdwara management to ensure that the colour of the Nishan Sahib (a triangular flag) is…
- Middle East
Video of ‘Hamas fighter’ threatening Paris Olympics debunked
A video that surfaced on social media depicted a masked man claiming to be a ‘Palestinian fighter’, portraying himself as the leader of the Hamas group, and threatening of violence against Jews…
- Kashmir
Solidarity for Palestine put on show during Muharram procession in Srinagar
This year the Muharram procession on Ashura in Jammu and Kashmir’s capital Srinagar saw a show of solidarity with the Palestinians, as participants trampled on a huger poster of Israeli Prime Minister…
- Middle East
Millions of Iranians mark Tasu’a, mourning Imam Hussain’s martyrdom
Millions of Shia Muslims across Iran gathered to observe Tasu’a, the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram 1446 AH. Millions of Iranians, including those in the northwestern city of…
- Middle East
‘Shocking and brutal massacre’: World reacts to Israel’s al-Mawasi attacks
In yet another deadly attack on the war-torn Gaza Strip, Israeli forces launched an attack on the al-Mawasi camp, a designated humanitarian ‘safe zone’ for displaced Palestinian civilians, killing at least 90…
- Middle East
Profile: Masoud Pezeshkian, new president of the Islamic Republic of Iran
As the final voting count was announced in the Islamic Republic of Iran by the election headquarters on Saturday, Masoud Pezeshkian was declared the ninth president of the country. Masoud Pezeshkian beat…
- India
Mob lynching victim Junaid’s teenage daughter dies of ‘grief’
On February 16, 2023, the charred bodies of two brothers identified as Junaid and Nasir were discovered inside a burnt Belero car on the Rajasthan-Haryana border. The two young men were brutally…
- India
Right-wing trolls attack MP Zia ur Rahman Barq for taking oath in Urdu
The newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, Ziaur Rahman Barq has been targeted and called ‘Pakistani’ by right-wing trolls on social media after he took oath in the Lok…
- Middle East
Deaths during Haj expose illegal firms who lure pilgrims with cheap offers
The recent tragic deaths of over 1,300 pilgrims during Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia have brought light to the nexus of illegal travel agents and brokers who are exploiting desperate Muslims across…
- India
Surge in attacks on Muslims by cow vigilantes across India in June
India has witnessed a surge in violent attacks carried out by Hindutva outfit members against Muslim communities since starting of June 2024. The vicious attacks on the Muslim community have been often…
- India
Youtube takes down Sudarshan News’ video for communalising Mumbai rape case
YouTube has taken down a video published by Sudarshan News that communalised a rape case of a Mumbai woman, citing violating its policy on “harassment and cyberbullying.” The video published by Sudarshan…
- India
Fear mars Eid celebrations as cow vigilantes, Hindutva groups target Muslims
As Muslims across India gear up for Eid al-Adha, a sense of fear and intimidation has taken over in several states. The Hindutva outfits have been actively keeping an eye on Muslims,…
- Middle East
In pics: Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha in Gulf, other parts of world
Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, was celebrated by millions of Muslims across Gulf countries and the world on Sunday, June 16. Eid Al-Adha or Bakrid is a…
