India shuts down internet in occupied Kashmir on Republic Day
As part of “precautionary measures” on January 26, internet services on mobile phones were once again suspended in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) on...
Bangladesh hospital named world’s best new building
A remote community hospital in the water-laden landscape of south-west Bangladesh has won the RIBA International Prize 2021, architecture’s highest global accolade for design...
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...
Former UN official demands action to prevent genocide in India
The former UN special adviser on the prevention of genocide, Juan E Mendez, has urged the international community to demand action against hate crimes...
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...
India arrests Kashmiri editor as press repression continues
Occupying Indian authorities have arrested Fahad Shah, the editor-in-chief of The Kashmir Walla newspaper, for allegedly posting “anti-national” content and “glorifying terrorist activities.”
According to...
India hijab row: Authorities shuts schools, colleges for three days
Amid an anti-hijab campaign in the Indian state of Karnataka, authorities have decided to shut colleges and high schools for three days.
The controversy started...
Indian voters give Hindu nationalists resounding support
Indian voters have given the Hindu nationalist BJP party a resounding vote of confidence by granting them victory in four significant state elections.
The BJP retained power...
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...
Imran Khan faces ouster as PM after Supreme Court ruling
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran khan faces a likely exit from office after the Supreme Court ruled that a move to dissolve Parliament was illegal and ordered...
