Minority Rights
US panel hears claims of rising persecution of Muslims, Christians in India
Hears allegations of rising persecution, hate speech and violence against Muslims and Christians in India, with activists urging sanctions against alleged BJP-linked offenders.
May 14, 2026
US watchdog criticizes India over minority rights
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says India’s religious freedom conditions worsened in 2025, citing anti-conversion laws, attacks on minorities; recommends designation as a country of concern.
March 14, 2026
Indian Muslim board denounces Supreme Court challenge to Shariat inheritance
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes a Supreme Court petition challenging Islamic inheritance law, warning it threatens religious freedom, while judges suggest a Uniform Civil Code and question whether scrapping Shariat rules would create legal uncertainty.
March 14, 2026
UN watchdog questions India on discrimination of Bengali Muslims in Assam
A UN anti-racism committee told India its reply was incomplete, seeking details on alleged discrimination against Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam, including NRC exclusion, evictions, hate speech, and excessive force.
January 25, 2026
The Indian ‘peace bond’ gag order: How Kashmiri reporters are being silenced
Police summons and 'good behaviour' bonds are being used to suppress journalism in Srinagar. Multiple reporters have been questioned over mosque-profiling stories, allegedly without police reports, sparking political condemnation and press freedom concerns.
January 22, 2026