Islamabad, March 16 (KMS): Twitter users from the three countries, India, US and UK generated 86 percent of malicious online content between 2017-19; leading to physical attacks on Muslims and mosques, TRT World quoted the study by the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) – the apex Muslim body in the …
Read More »India invites Pakistan Defence Minister for SCO meet next month
New Delhi, March 16 (KMS): India has invited Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) next month along with his counterparts from other member nations of the grouping. The invite to Khawaja Asif for the April 28 meeting was sent by India in …
Read More »Anti-Islamophobia Day: Two Indian CMs seek steps against spread of anti-Muslim hatred
New Delhi, Mar 16 (KMS0: As the world marked March 15 as a Day to Combat Islamophobia, sitting chief ministers of two Indian states have called for strong action against those spreading hatred towards Muslims. They also spoke against the growing persecution of Muslims in India. In 2021, the United …
Read More »Guterres calls for action to stamp out poison of anti-Muslim hatred
New York, March 15 (KMS): Secretary General António Guterres has called for an action to stamp out the poison of anti-Muslim hatred. In a message for the first International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the UN Chief said, “The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims reflect humanity in all its magnificent diversity. …
Read More »Maulana Tauqeer detained for demanding ban on Hindutva outfits
Bareilly (UP), March 15 (KMS): A Muslim Indian scholar who asked his supporters to take out a march in New Delhi to press for a ban on Hindutva organisations has been placed under house arrest. Ittehad-e- illat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan Barelvi and his three supporters were placed …
Read More »Bollywood actress recalls her father’s memories of 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Says people with swords showed up at his doorstep New Delhi, March 15 (KMS): Renowned Bollywood Actress Taapsee Pannu has recalled her family’s terrifying experience during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in New Delhi. According to Kashmir Media Service, Taapsee Pannu was born some years later, but her father’s side of …
Read More »India’s anti-conversion laws violate international human rights law: USCIRF
Washington, March 15 (KMS): Anti-conversion laws promulgated by various state governments in India violate international human rights treaties signed by the county, a new report from the US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) observed. An issue update released by USCIRF examined the anti-conversion laws promulgated in 12 states in …
Read More »Despite SC directive, BJP lawmaker makes hate speeches again in Maharashtra
New Delhi, March 15 (KMS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Telangana T Raja Singh continues to make hate speeches, incite violence and use derogatory terms for Muslims at a Hindutva event in Maharashtra. This is in total disregard to the …
Read More »Muslim truck driver thrashed by cow vigilantes in Haryana
New Delhi, March 15 (KMS): A Muslim truck driver was chased and thrashed by cow vigilantes or “gau rakshaks,” in Palwal city in the Indian state of Haryana over allegations of transporting cattle. The cow vigilantes are self-appointed violent protectors of cows. The incident is a clear example of the …
Read More »Adani scandal: Congress, BRS, AAP move suspension of business notice in parliament
New Delhi, March 14 (KMS): Members of Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday moved suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian Parliament, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani scandal. Congress Deputy Leader in the …
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