New Delhi: A massive protest was held at Jantar Mantar on Friday in solidarity with Palestine, condemning Israel’s continued military aggression in Gaza and warning against its plans for complete control over the besieged strip. Hundreds of citizens from Delhi and adjoining states joined the demonstration, cutting across religious, cultural and ideological backgrounds. Students, civil...
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a leading Muslim organization in India, on Friday said that it will soon initiate nationwide protests and legal action against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, which has been approved by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, “despite strong objections from the Board, all national organizations, Muslims...
Rasheed Ahmed The proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has triggered protests across India, reflecting deep-seated concerns about its far-reaching implications. In states like Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh, numerous organizations and community leaders have mobilized in opposition to the proposed amendments. More protests are being announced. AIMPLB, an august body representing Indian Muslims, includes...
Jamui, Bihar: Tensions flared in Jhajha Baliyadih village of Jamui district, Bihar, after a communal clash broke out between Hindu and Muslim communities on Sunday. The violence reportedly began when a group attempted to recite the Hanuman Chalisa and raise religious slogans in front of a mosque, leading to an altercation. Police Action and Arrests...
Two months later, when former BJP national spokesperson, Nupur Sharma made derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, India still is under threat of communal disharmony. Alt News fact-checker and founder, Muhammad Zubair spent 23-days in prison for exposing Nupur Sharma’s vile speech in a Prime Time debate on Times Now. Navika Kumar, an anchor who was...
The recent incidents of targeted violence against the Muslim community is a sign of the planned efforts by the communal fascist forces to carry out a genocide of Muslims in India. The threat of genocide has been observed by international groups like the Genocide Watch which claims many similarities in the situation of India compared...
Hifzur Rahman Qasmi* The 17th Lok Sabha elections came to an end in the month of Ramadan after a hue and cry of two months’ campaigning. The results were also declared in the same month, though it was much beyond the expectations of the political analysts. The new government was formed and the newly elected...