Indian court rules hijab ‘not essential religious practise,’ bans headscarf in classrooms
An Indian court has upheld a ban on the hijab in classrooms in the southern state of Karnataka, which is governed by the Hindu nationalist BJP.
“We...
India recognises prostitution as a ‘profession’
India's Supreme Court has ordered police to refrain from interfering and taking criminal action against consenting sex workers.
The court added that "prostitution is a profession and...
Two Indian Muslims acquitted in blast case after serving 13 years in jail
Two Muslim men from the Indian state of Kerala have been acquitted by the High Court after judges found no credible evidence against them...
Hindutva mobs vandalise mosques and Muslim homes in India
In a fresh wave of violence against Muslims, at least 15 mosques and dozens of houses and businesses have been attacked by Hindutva mobs...
Hijabis barred from entering colleges in India
After suddenly deciding to deny entry to Muslim girls wearing hijab, the Government Pre University College in Kundapur in Karnataka, India, has stopped 20...
Indian police arrest Muslims for supporting Pakistan in T20 Cricket World Cup
Indian police have arrested several Muslims for allegedly celebrating Pakistan’s victory over India in the T20 World Cup cricket.
Uttar Pradesh’s chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, said that...
Prominent Muslim women put ‘on sale’ in India
The Hindu right-wing ecosystem in India has once again created a platform to “auction” vocal Muslim women including journalists, activists, academics, artists, lawyers, students,...
UK police to investigate Indian officials’ role in war crimes in Kashmir
The Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations of war crimes in Kashmir after a law firm filed an appeal for the arrest of Indian Chief of Army...
Indian govt approved release of murderers who raped Muslim woman
The Indian government approved the release of 11 men convicted and sentenced to life in prison for gang-raping a Muslim woman and murdering members of...
Two Muslims killed by police in India during home evictions
Two Muslim civilians were killed and several others injured in the Indian state of Assam after police opened fire on people resisting eviction from...
