In Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, the president of a village mosque committee (Mohammed Hanif) has been booked by police under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), for appointing an Imam without first informing the authorities. The Imam, Akhtar Raza, originally from Bihar, was given temporary duties. Raza had been residing in a space…
The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Gulfisha Fatima on September 12, 2025. They are accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the alleged criminal conspiracy behind the February 2020 North-East Delhi riots. (mint) They had earlier sought bail…
On September 11, 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharply criticized the Bihar government for allegedly using excessive force—specifically police baton charges—against protesters in Patna. He posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing law enforcement targeting protesters demanding employment. In his post, Gandhi said (in Hindi): “When employment is asked for, one gets lathicharge. Instead…
On September 11, 2025, the Manipur government issued an order prohibiting the use, carrying, or display (“brandishing”) of air guns in Churachandpur district. The ban was imposed with immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice. The directive comes under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and was issued…
Umar Khalid, a former student-activist and academic, has become a focal point of national debate over civil liberties, sedition, and the legal limits of dissent in India. Critics argue that his prosecution is emblematic of systemic issues undermining fairness in law enforcement and the judiciary—labeling aspects of his case a “mockery of justice.” Key Allegations…
In a deeply troubling incident near Delhi’s Yamuna Bazar area, a group of returning Umrah pilgrims—Muslims who had completed the sacred pilgrimage—were allegedly subjected to harassment by self-proclaimed Hindutva workers. According to accounts and video evidence, pilgrims were forcibly made to bow at a Hanuman temple, have their skull caps removed, and were coerced into…
A young Muslim man from Assam, Shamim Barbhuiya, recounted a disturbing job experience at the Bihara Railway Station yard in Silchar. After applying for a mechanical engineer role via Indeed and clearing recruitment stages with a monthly offer of ₹18,000, he was asked about his religion during onboarding. Upon revealing he was Muslim, HR abruptly…
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will convene a crucial meeting in New Delhi with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) from all states and Union Territories. Presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alongside other senior Election Commissioners, the meeting’s primary focus will be the nationwide rollout of the Special…
On September 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about resolving ongoing trade disputes with India. In a social media post, he described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very good friend” and announced that negotiations aimed at addressing bilateral trade barriers will continue. He added: “I feel certain that there will be no…
On September 9, 2025, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized the Indian government’s timing in signing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Israel. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to denounce the agreement, calling it “despicable” given the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza, which he described as comprising genocide, ethnic cleansing, and famine (The Siasat…
