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Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity and Makes Bomb Threats on UK Flight
A 41‑year‑old Indian passenger Abhay Devdas Nayak on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow claimed to have a bomb and shouted “Allahu Akbar” and anti‑American slogans before fellow travelers restrained him.
India Top Buffalo Meat Exporter in 2025—As Muslims Lose Lives
India is projected to export 1.64 million metric tons of buffalo meat in 2025, reaffirming its position as the world’s top exporter. But back home, rising violence—often targeting Muslims—reveals a dark contradiction between global trade and domestic intolerance.
Muslim Man Killed, Another Critical After Attack by Cow Vigilantes in India’s Madhya Pradesh
Junaid Qureshi was transporting cattle for dairy purposes when he and a companion were brutally assaulted by a mob near Raisen; over 10 attackers are still at large.
26 Muslim Passengers Among Dead in Air India Flight AI 171 Crash
Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes, claiming lives of 242 passengers; investigations underway and families assisted.
Sudanese Muslim Student Killed in India While Defending Female Friends from Harassment
Mohamed Wada, a 24-year-old Sudanese student at Lovely Professional University in India, was fatally stabbed while protecting his female friends from harassment.
Indians Step on Saudi Flag With Shahada and Pakistani Flag Pasted on Road in Uttar Pradesh
A viral video from Kareli, Prayagraj, shows Hindu men stepping on the Saudi Arabian flag—which bears the Islamic Kalima (Shahadah)—and the Pakistani flag.
Indian Missile Strikes Destroy Three Mosques in Pakistan During Operation Sindoor
Tensions surge as India claims that they targeted “terror infrastructure,” while Pakistan claims civilian casualties in mosques attack.
At Least 26 Killed, 46 Injured in Pakistan After Indian Missile Strikes
In the worst escalation in over two decades, Indian missile and air strikes on May 7, 2025, killed at least 26 Pakistani civilians and wounded 46 more across Punjab and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Hajj 2025 Flights From Pakistan and India Disrupted After Escalation
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan triggered an 8-hour closure of Pakistan’s major airports on May 7, 2025, delaying key Hajj flights and stranding thousands of pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for 14 Countries Due To Hajj 2025
In preparation for the upcoming Hajj season 1446/2025, Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, e-tourist, and family visit visas—for citizens of 14 countries. This measure, effective from April 13, 2025, aims to better coordinate arrivals and ensure safety during the pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia Bans 1-Year Visit Visa for 14 Countries to Curb Illegal Hajj Pilgrims
Single-entry permits replace 1-year visas for key countries starting February 2025.
Saying “Jai Shri Ram” Inside a Mosque Is Not A Crime, Indian Supreme Court
A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Sandeep Mehta made this observation while hearing a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order that quashed proceedings against two individuals accused of shouting “Jai Shri Ram” inside a mosque.
185-Year-Old Mosque Demolished in India’s Uttar Pradesh
Mohammad Moin Khan, the chief caretaker of the mosque, refuted the allegations, asserting that the mosque was established in 1839, decades before the road’s construction in 1956.
Air India Stops Offering Halal-Certified Non-Vegetarian Meals
This decision affects flights in all classes—economy, business, and first class—and is part of the airline’s wider policy changes.