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Shiite Kashmiris Hold Moharram Procession in Srinagar For the First Time in 3 Decades

Shiite Kashmiris Hold Moharram Procession in Srinagar For the First Time in 3 Decades

By Aijaz Hussain
The lifting of the ban on such processions comes as the overall security situation improves in Kashmir, say authorities.

Muslims Face Terror Charges in India’s Assam for Setting up Museum

Muslims Face Terror Charges in India’s Assam for Setting up Museum

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The museum had on display items like agricultural and fishing equipment and attire that the Miya or Bengali-origin Muslim community identifies with.
India’s Top Court Split on School Ban on Muslim Headscarves

India’s Top Court Split on School Ban on Muslim Headscarves

By Ashok Sharma
Petitioners against the ban had argued that disallowing girls from wearing the hijab would keep them from attending school, thus jeopardizing their education.

India Bans Muslim Group for Alleged Terrorist Activities

India Bans Muslim Group for Alleged Terrorist Activities

By Ashok Sharma
The government claims that the Popular Front of India is funding terrorism, providing arms training to supporters, and radicalizing people for anti-India activities.

Violence Against Indian Muslims Must Be Urgently Investigated

Violence Against Indian Muslims Must Be Urgently Investigated

By Stephen Rapp
There is enough evidence that some of these acts amount to crimes against humanity.

Islamophobia Exists in India’s Private Sector

Islamophobia Exists in India’s Private Sector

By Tarushi Aswani
A recent study reveals that there is significant discrimination against Muslim women across industries in entry-level jobs.

India’s History Wars Heat Up

India’s History Wars Heat Up

By Muheet Ul Islam and Pirzada Shakir
The Babri Mosque ruling galvanized a new wave of legal attacks, with Hindu nationalist groups claiming hundreds of mosques built by Muslims emperors centuries ago were temples in ancient India.
Protests Erupt Against BJP Government’s ‘Bulldozer Politics’

Protests Erupt Against BJP Government’s ‘Bulldozer Politics’

By Uzair Usmani
The homes of Muslims are being reduced to rubble to punish them for protesting against government actions targeting members of the community.

Anger Erupts in Bangladesh, India Over Comments About Islam

Anger Erupts in Bangladesh, India Over Comments About Islam

By Julhas Alam
Muslim protestors are demanding the arrest of two officials of India's ruling Hindu nationalist party, who made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

Why the Muslim World Is Turning on India

Why the Muslim World Is Turning on India

By Mohamed Zeeshan
Derogatory comments by BJP leaders on Islam and Prophet Muhammad have drawn public ire and calls for boycott of Indian goods in several Muslim countries.

Muslim Properties Razed in New Delhi After Communal Violence

Muslim Properties Razed in New Delhi After Communal Violence

By Sheikh Saaliq
Muslim-owned shops continued to be bulldozed for almost an hour after the Supreme Court ordered a halt to the demolitions.
Who Will Muslim Voters Support in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election?

Who Will Muslim Voters Support in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election?

By Tarushi Aswani
The state's Muslim voters are expected to back the party in the strongest position to defeat the BJP.

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