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Equal Inheritance Rights for Muslim Women: Upholding Constitutional Justice and Gender Equality

March 17, 2026 Press Statement by Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) wholeheartedly welcomes the recent observations made by the Supreme Court of India during...

Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi court orders release of passports of acquitted foreign nationals

In pursuance of the top court order to facilitate the return of all foreigners, the court directed the release of their belongings

Muslim children face ‘systematic exclusion’ at pre-primary level in Delhi’s private schools: Study

Research implies that ‘quality’ private schooling in Delhi is an option only for elitist, privileged families with social capital

Hamid Ansari’s woes: Plight of Pluralism in India

The events of the last few decades and more so of the last six years show the rising intimidation, marginalisation and increasing fear among Muslim minorities 

MHA denies permission to 600 Sikh pilgrims planning to visit Pakistan

Nankana Sahib jatha was all set to attend events to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib, visit other shrines in Pakistan 

The Catholic Church is NOT Apolitical

Representation image  ‘Apolitical’ is both a word and a concept; it...

Meerut: Goons thrash young Muslim girl who runs a tea shop

Arshi was brutally beaten up by a mob and is said to have suffered a head injury

Disruptors threaten and abuse interfaith couples on Zoom press conference

At an event organised by Dhanak to celebrate love and choice, some disruptors cast slurs at Muslim men and issued rape/death threats

No SC quota for Dalits converting to Islam & Christianity to contest elections: Centre to RS

However, Dalits adopting other faiths could contest elections from SC reserved seats

Muslim men can re-marry without divorce, women can’t: Punjab & Haryana HC

The High Court held the petitioner’s marriage to be illegal since the woman did not divorce her first husband  

State’s affidavit reeks of communalism: Siddique Kappan’s co-accused

The counter affidavit filed by the State in the habeas corpus petition allegedly says that the accused were trying to create Islamic Rule in the Nation

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