religious discrimination
IRCTC Clarifies: No Mandatory Halal Certification for Non-Vegetarian Meals on Indian Railways
Nov 28, 2025 02:34 am CST
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has officially clarified that there are no guidelines requiring Halal certification for non-vegetarian meals served on trains, addressing concerns about religious discrimination in railway catering services. IRCTC confirms all food adheres to FSSAI standards as approved by the Union government.
NHRC Issues Notice to Indian Railways Over Exclusive Halal Meat Policy: Religious Discrimination Concerns
Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Indian Railways following complaints that serving only halal-processed meat on trains violates religious freedoms and discriminates against Hindu Dalit communities traditionally involved in the meat trade. The NHRC states this practice may violate constitutional rights to equality, religious freedom, and livelihood opportunities, requesting an action report within two weeks.
Omar Abdullah Warns Against Religious Discrimination in Medical College Admissions
Nov 25, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has warned that denying meritorious Muslim students admission to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence based on religious grounds could lead to radicalization. The controversy emerged after BJP MLAs demanded reserving seats exclusively for students who have faith in Mata Vaishno Devi, despite admissions being merit-based through NEET exams.
Supreme Court Declines to Monitor All Hate Speech Incidents Across India, Directs Petitioners to Approach High Courts
Nov 25, 2025 07:36 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has stated it will not legislate or monitor every incident of hate speech nationwide, instructing petitioners to utilize existing mechanisms including high courts and police authorities. During a hearing addressing calls for economic boycott of a community, Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized that proper legal channels already exist, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued public interest litigation should not be selective to one religion.
Australian Far-Right Politician Condemned for Wearing Burqa in Parliament Protest
Nov 25, 2025 02:30 am CST
An Australian far-right politician, Pauline Hanson of the One Nation party, sparked controversy by wearing a burqa in parliament to advocate for a ban on full face coverings. Her actions were widely condemned by fellow senators as racist and disrespectful to religious communities, highlighting ongoing tensions over Islamophobia in Australia as her anti-immigration party gains unprecedented support.
BJP Demands Reversal of Muslim Students' Admission to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu & Kashmir
Nov 23, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit has sparked controversy by demanding the cancellation of 42 Muslim students' admission to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, despite the college following NEET-based admission guidelines. Party representatives argue that only Hindu students should be admitted to the institution, while critics condemn the attempt to introduce religious criteria into medical education admissions.
Arshad Madani Claims Muslim Discrimination in India While BJP Refutes Allegations Amid Delhi Blast Investigation
Nov 23, 2025 04:16 pm CST
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Arshad Madani has ignited controversy by alleging discrimination against Muslims in India, citing cases of Al Falah University and Azam Khan amid the Delhi blast probe. BJP leaders strongly refute these claims, accusing Madani of exploiting Muslims for political gain while Congress representatives support his stance on religious discrimination.
Texas Governor Designates CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organizations: Legal Implications and Controversy
Nov 19, 2025 06:02 am CST
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, restricting their ability to acquire land in the state. This controversial move affects over 313,000 Muslims in Texas and has been condemned by CAIR as anti-Muslim discrimination. The designation grants Texas authority to pursue legal action against these organizations, marking an unusual state-level intervention in terrorism classification typically reserved for federal authorities.
Microsoft Agrees to End Alleged Discrimination Against Faith-Based Organizations in Discount Program
Nov 15, 2025 05:49 pm CST
Microsoft has reached an agreement with Alliance Defending Freedom to address allegations that it denied software discounts to conservative religious organizations. The tech giant has now clarified that nonprofits don't need to meet nondiscrimination requirements to qualify for discounts, marking another instance of major corporations adjusting their diversity and inclusion positions amid growing conservative pressure.
Muslim Mayors Under Fire: How Sadiq Khan's Experience Shapes Zohran Mamdani's Path in New York
Nov 07, 2025 02:16 pm CST
This article examines the parallels between London Mayor Sadiq Khan and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as Muslim leaders governing major diverse cities, exploring their shared challenges with religious discrimination, political opposition, and urban governance while highlighting their different backgrounds and approaches to progressive leadership in metropolitan environments.