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September of Fear: Targeted Violence against Christians in Rajasthan exposes pattern of harassment after Anti-Conversion Bill

What began as scattered threats escalated into systematic persecution of Christians in Rajasthan, with right-wing groups and police acting in tandem to enforce religious control

Why Quranic Principles Advocate Secular Democracy Over Theocracy? Part 1

The Quran's emphasis on justice, consultation (shura), human dignity, religious freedom, and individual self-determination aligns more closely with secular democracy than authoritarian theocracy

Maharashtra Human Rights Commission probes Malvan demolitions after suo moto cognisance

SHRC questions due process violations in arrest and demolition of a Muslim family's property following communal allegations, seeks inquiry report from officials

Uttarakhand: Relentless Anti-Muslim Campaign Continues in Holy Month of Ramzan

The Muslim community has protested against the BJP government action against a dozen madrassas and a mosque in Dehradun district in the past few days.

Month-old Muslim infant allegedly crushed during police raid in Alwar: No arrests made; three cops booked on murder charges

On March 2, 2025, a tragic police raid in Raghunath Garh, Alwar, Rajasthan, resulted in the death of one-month-old Alisba. Without information, police officers entered the family’s home at 6 a.m., allegedly abusing them and causing the infant's death by kicking her. After initial inaction, a vociferous protest led to an FIR against the officers. Activists and politicians, including senior CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat, met with the grieving family, demanding justice and the arrest of those responsible

A 15-year-old boy “accused”, family shop and home demolished in direct contravention of SC orders?

Claims by a VHP worker of “anti-India slogans” after Sunday’s India-Pak Match: led to spot demolitions of the home and shop of 1 15 year old Muslim boy in Malvan, Konkan, Maharashtra, actions of the Sindhudurg police that are in direct contravention of the Supreme Court order on “bulldozer justice” dated November 13, 2024

Hizb ut-Tahrir: Radical thoughts influencing global mainstream politics – Part 1

Its stated objective is the re-establishment of the Islamic Caliphate, which it sees as the only legitimate governing system for Muslims worldwide

Petitions against Uttarakhand UCC draw attention to Constitutional issues regarding personal autonomy and minority rights

Religious freedom, privacy, and tribal exclusion are among the issues raised by petitions contesting the Uttarakhand UCC, bringing to light constitutional questions about striking a balance between individual laws and a uniform legal framework.

Persecution of Christians: Women leaders appeal to President Murmu

Christian women leaders and community representatives have made an urgent appeal today, February 14, by email to President Draupadi Murmu highlighting the escalating persecution of Christian women across multiple states in India.

The Steady Marginalisation of Indian Muslims

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Are Indian anti-conversion laws targeting minorities or protecting the vulnerable?

Despite its claims to curb forced conversions, Rajasthan's Anti-Conversion Bill, 2025, imposes severe penalties, limits personal freedom, and jeopardises religious freedom, raising concerns regarding abuse, discrimination, and constitutional overreach.

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September of Fear: Targeted Violence against Christians in Rajasthan exposes pattern of harassment after Anti-Conversion Bill

What began as scattered threats escalated into systematic persecution of Christians in Rajasthan, with right-wing groups and police acting in tandem to enforce religious control