Home Demolitions, Mass Detentions Spark Fear in Kashmir After Pahalgam Attack
TCN Correspondent
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): "Even if my brother was involved in the attack, what has our family got to do with it?" asks Aisha...
How a Young Kashmiri Girl is Reviving the Koshur Through a Reading Club
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
“Haye kasher zev, me che cheeni drieh, cze myeen khabar, cze myeev nzar, cze myeen shaoor’ich sonzil zich, cze myeeni zameer’ich mecx’sang.”
(O...
‘How Will We Support Our Family?’: Tourism Collapses Overnight After Deadly Pahalgam Attack
Sadaf Shabir and Fahim Mattoo/TwoCircles.net
Lal Bazar (Srinagar): Grief erupted through the quiet streets of Lal Bazar on April 23 morning. A young man, Mazoor,...
‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Chase in Kashmir Woods: Pahalgam Attackers Elude Forces Despite Four Close Calls
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: A tense pursuit has been unfolding in the dense and treacherous forests of South Kashmir over the past five days....
‘You Are a Terrorist, a Murderer’: Kashmiri Students Face Rising Threats Across India Following...
TCN News Desk
“You are a terrorist.” “You are a murderer.” “Get out, or we will deal with you.”
These threats have been directed at Kashmiri...
‘Terror isn’t just in Kashmir’: Kashmiri Students Facing Backlash After Pahalgam Attack
Unzila Sheikh, TwoCircles.net
Following the devastating terrorist attack at Baisaran meadows in Jammu Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives and left several others injured on...
Solapur: 12-Year-Old Innovator Pedals into Future with Solar-Powered Bicycle
Imran Inamdar, TwoCircles.net
Solapur (Maharashtra): Brilliance knows no age. Twelve-year-old Abdullah Imran Mangalgiri is proof of that. He is turning heads across Maharashtra and the...
From Dalit Leader to ‘Hindutva Icon’, the ‘Transformation’ of Chirag Paswan
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Chirag Paswan, the son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan — a stalwart Dalit leader — and Reena Sharma, a non-Dalit, seems...
Naseem Arfi Urdu Media Award: When Words Earn Recognition
By: Dr. Rushda Shaheen
Recently, I had the honour of being awarded the first-ever Naseem Arfi Urdu Media Award—an initiative of the Hyderabad-based non-profit organisation,...
‘Unlike Other Days, Tourists Were More in Number’: Deadliest Civilian Attack Since 2003 Shakes...
TCN Correspondent
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): When Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government stripped the state of Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy and split it...
‘Is Medina built on Waqf land?’: Owaisi challenges PM Modi to ask Saudi crown...
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), took a direct jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during...
‘SC Going Beyond Limits, Fuelling Civil Wars’: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey on Waqf Act Row
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: In a controversial critique of the judiciary, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack...
Trial Concludes in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case, Verdict Expected on May 8
TCN News Desk
Mumbai: Nearly 17 years after a deadly explosion shook the communally sensitive town of Malegaon in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, a special NIA court...
Kashmiri Man Held Hostage in Myanmar, Family Seeks Help
Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Raina/TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: For many young Indians, securing a job offer from a foreign country is a dream come true, offering the chance to...
Impact of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: Potential Threats to Muslim Community’s Religious and Property...
Dr. Intekhab Alam
New Delhi: Days after its passage from both houses of Parliament following marathon debates, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, got assent of...
‘Save Waqf, Save the Constitution’: AIMPLB Launches Nationwide Campaign Against Amendments
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced to launch a nationwide campaign against the recent amendments to waqf...
Waqf Bill Sparks Poster War in Bihar: JD(U) Targets Lalu’s ‘Doublespeak’, RJD Accuses Nitish...
TCN News Desk
Patna: The political battle over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has intensified in Bihar, with the ruling Janata Dal-United or JD(U) and Opposition Rashtriya...
‘No Muslim Leader Will Leave JD(U)’, Asserts Khalid Anwar; Shahnawaz Hussain Calls Waqf Bill...
TCN News Desk
Patna (Bihar): The recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has sparked intense political debate and internal rifts within the state’s ruling Janata...
AIMPLB Seeks Urgent Meeting with President Murmu Over Waqf Bill, Calls Amendments ‘Unconstitutional’
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has sought an urgent appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to voice concerns over...
As Waqf Bill Awaits President’s Nod, AIMIM and Congress Move SC Against It
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: The contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recently passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, has been challenged in the...
Opposition Slams Waqf Bill as Attack on Constitution, Democracy; Congress to Seek SC Intervention
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, from both houses of Parliament following marathon debates has led to a...
As Waqf Bill Set to Become an Act, JD(U) Faces Mass Resignations Over Support...
TCN News Desk
Patna (Bihar): A growing political crisis within Bihar's Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) has seen yet another resignation over the party's support...
Who Said What During the Waqf Bill Debate in Lok Sabha
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was approved by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, securing 288 votes in favor and 232...
‘All Show, No Substance’: Thackeray Slams BJP on Waqf Bill; Firangi Mahli, Yasoob Abbas...
TCN News Desk
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on April 4 strongly criticised the BJP-led Union government, calling their handling of the Waqf...
Waqf Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha: Govt Hails ‘Reform’, Opposition Calls It an Assault...
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has triggered intense debate and divided opinions in political circles as it was presented for...
Why This Time, ‘Premchand’s Hamid’ Won’t Go to the Eidgah
Aradhana Pandey, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Hamid will not go to the Eidgah this year. He will not buy a tong for his grandmother, nor...
Ramzan Far From Home – Indian Muslims in the Gulf
Special Correspondent, TCN
Dammam (Saudi Arabia): For the past three years, the month of Ramzan in the Arabian Peninsula has coincided with the winter season,...
‘Saugat-e-Modi’ Initiative: ‘Deceptive If Not Fraudulent’
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: A group of poor Muslim women gathered at the Mazar near Patna High Court to receive the much-anticipated ‘Saugat-e-Modi’ on March...
‘Attack on India’s Soul’: Lalu Slams Waqf Bill; Patna Witnesses Massive Protest
Sumit Singh, Syed Abubakr/TwoCircles.net
Patna: Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 as an assault on India's constitutional values...
Ramadan in Jamia Nagar: How Local Mosques Are a Lifeline for Students and Professionals...
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Junaid Ahmed, an M.Tech student from Kashmir studying at Jamia Millia Islamia, is observing Ramadan for the first...
UP: Controversial Arrests of Muslim Minors in Varanasi Spark Legal Concerns
Pavan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Eleven Muslim minors, aged between 11 and 15 years, at Tadiya village under Varanasi's Lohata police station threw...
Dalit-Muslim Unity Shines at Historic Chavdar Talab with Iftar Gathering on Samta Diwas
Imran Inamdar, TwoCircles.net
Mahad, Raigad (Maharashtra): Historic Chavdar Talab in Mahad became the venue for an expression of communal harmony and social unity on March 20...
From the Land of ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, Ekhlaq Gets Top Rank in GATE
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: On March 19, Ekhlaq Sarwer, a B.Tech. (Mining) student, received his Eid gift a little earlier this year. He secured an...
Bhopal: Young Muslim Killed for Exposing ‘Saffron Love Trap’
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Adnan, a 22-year-old mechanic, was resting after iftar when one of his acquaintances Raj allegedly lured him outside under the guise of...
A 186-Year-Old Legacy: Lucknow’s Iftar Feast that Unites Thousands
Abdul Alim Jafri, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: A timeless Nawabi tradition of the city continues to bring people together across faiths and backgrounds. Upholding a spirit of...
Patna: Muslim Organisations Boycott Nitish’s Iftar Party Over JD(U)’s Support to Waqf Bill
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Eight major Muslim organisations have not only boycotted the iftar gathering hosted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday but...
How Zakat is Transforming Lives and Building Stronger Communities During Ramadan
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Amidst the spiritual practices of Ramadan, there lies a powerful act of compassion — zakat (charitable giving). More than just...
Why Azan Once Resonates at Varanasi’s Red Church During Ramadan
Aradhna Pandey, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The Bishop House in Varanasi, also known as the Red Church, is more than just a building of bricks...
Kashmir’s ‘Sahar Khans’: The Timeless Drummers Keeping Ramadan Tradition Alive in the Digital Age
Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Raina/TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: As Kashmir valley sleeps beneath a blanket of stillness, a steady rhythm begins to echo through the streets in the...
Telangana: Hyderabad Activists Appeal to CM to Cancel the Grand Dawat-e-Iftar and Direct Funds...
TCN Staff
Hyderabad: Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is set to host the official annual Dawat-e-Iftar for 2025 at the LBS stadium, with a staggering...
Amid Rising Divides, a Hindu Woman Serves Iftar at Jama Masjid, Spreading Unity
Farheen Saifi, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: A quiet but powerful act of inclusivness unfolds every evening during Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid in the national capital....
Meals Like Home: Pulwama’s Afiqa Ali Feeds Hundreds During the Holy Month of Ramadan
Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Raina/TwoCircles.net
Pulwama: Aarif, whose mother was admitted to a hospital in the city, was in a rush as iftar time approached. Having...
Priyank Kharge Slams BJP’s Priorities Over Nagpur Violence, Says They’re Fixated on Aurangzeb While...
TCN News
Bengaluru: The violence that erupted in Nagpur, Maharashtra, over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb has stirred a war of words between Karnataka's...
Bareilly: Survivors of July 18 Communal Violence Return to the Rubble of Their Homes...
Abdul Alim Jafri, TwoCircles.net
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): As the bulldozer demolished and reduced Noor’s home to rubble, she stood frozen, watching everything her father had...
Photo Story: AIMPLB Holds Protest Against Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 at Jantar Mantar
Sheikh Muhammad Abul Lais, Sidra Fatima/TwoCircles.net
The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on March 17...
Nagpur Erupts in Violence Over Aurangzeb Grave Row, Quran Desecration ‘Rumour’; Curfew Imposed
TCN News
Mumbai: Nagpur witnessed violent clashes between two groups following the ongoing controversy surrounding the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave in Sambhajinagar. Stone...
‘Muslims Will Not Forgive’: Massive Protest at Jantar Mantar Against Modi Govt’s Waqf Amendment...
Syed Abubakr, Sumit Singh/TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Thousands gathered at the city's Jantar Mantar on March 17 to voice their opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill,...
Amreli Sexual Assault Case: Two Minor Muslim Girls Harassed At Govt School
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Two minor Muslim girls, Zainab*(8) and Safeena*(10), who joined the Bharat Nagar primary school with a bundle of beautiful hopes, never thought...
The Waning Zardozi of Varanasi: Shadows Over a Heritage, Restless Muslim Artisans – Ground...
Aradhna Pandey, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The needles of Zardozi once wove miracles in the alleys of Varanasi. The craftsmanship that emerged from golden and...
House Demolished Before Trial Concluded: Former BJP Leader and Sons Acquitted After False Rape...
Abdul Wasim Ansari, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: Even before the judicial process could run its course, the house of Shafiq Ansari, a former leader of the ruling...
Debate on Name Changes Reaches Delhi Assembly: BJP Leaders Push for Renaming Localities
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The discussion about changing names, which began before the Delhi Assembly elections, has now reached the floor of the assembly....
Patna: Tejashwi Praises Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb at Iftar Event, Stresses Communal Harmony
TCN News
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who also the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, on March 11 praised India’s...
Jamia Millia Islamia Fails to Fully Comply with Delhi HC Order, Continues to Bar...
Unzila Sheikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Despite the Delhi High Court's order on March 4 staying the suspension of 17 Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) students, the...
Alwar: How Police Raided a Muslim Family’s Home, Crushed Its Youngest Member to Death
Sumaiya Ali, Maariyah Siddique/TwoCircles.net
Alwar (Rajasthan): The death of an infant during a police raid in a small village of Rajasthan's Alwar district has sparked...
How False Accusations of Having Links with Al-Qaeda Upended a Muslim Cleric’s Life
Shahzeen Khan, TwoCircles.net
Ranchi: Arrested as a terror suspect, a Muslim cleric in Jharkhand has recently been acquitted of all charges after nearly a decade-long...
Fatehpur Sikri: A Glimpse into Akbar’s Lost Capital and Struggle to Preserve Mughal Grandeur
Farheen Saifi, TwoCircles.net
Agra (Uttar Pradesh): It was around 4 PM on February 16 when a man in a round cap and a muffler stood...
Lynchings as the New Normal? The Hidden Crisis of Mob Violence and Muslim Persecution...
Tarique Anwar, TwoCircles.net
The rising tide of mob violence in India, particularly against Muslims, has shattered the illusion of safety and justice. What was once...
From Celebration to Fear, How Festivals Are Being Weaponised for Communal Polarisation
Maariyah Siddique, TwoCircles.net
Religious festivals in India, particularly Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti, have in recent years increasingly become platforms for asserting "dominance and spreading...
Caught on Camera: MP Cops Assault, Parade Two Muslim Men Over Cow Slaughter Allegations
Abdul Alim Jafri, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two Muslim youths in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district were allegedly assaulted by a group of police officers, who...
Hate Speech or Misinterpretation? Kerala BJP Leader’s TV Debate Leads to Legal Battle
Quamar Equbal, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Kerala BJP leader Plathottathil Chacko George is under fire for allegedly making inflammatory and hateful comments against the Muslim community...
‘They wanted to incite riots’: Hindutva mob targeted Muslim shops in Bihar’s Samastipur during...
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
The city of Samastipur in Bihar witnessed horrific incidents of communal outbreak on Maha Shivratri. What should have been a normal business...
Kunan Poshpora: The Silent Night That Still Echoes Cries for Justice
Raqif Makhdoomi, TwoCircles.net
Kunan Poshpora, a village in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, carries a story that continues to haunt its people even after 35 years....
Sixteen Years as an Under-Trial, Kerala Youth Zakariya to Move SC for Bail
Najiya O, TwoCircles.net
Kozhikode: After spending 16 years in jail as an under-trial, Kerala youth Zakariya is preparing to approach the Supreme Court with a bail...
Five Years of Silence, Endless Wait: A Father’s Hope and a Daughter’s Struggle for...
On the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Delhi riots, TwoCircles.net presents a compelling five-part series. This is the third story in the series. Click...
‘Pain Never Goes Away’: Five Years After the Delhi Riots, Scars Remain Unhealed
On the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Delhi riots, TwoCircles.net presents a compelling five-part series. This is the second story in that series. Click...
Threadbare Truth: The Looming Threat to the Legacy of Banarasi Sarees
Pavan Kumar Maurya, TwocirCles.net
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The plight of artisans in Bajardiha, the hub of Banarasi saree weaving in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary...
Five Years On: The Lingering Scars of the Delhi Riots – Unpaid Compensation, Incarcerated...
On the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Delhi riots, TwoCircles.net presents a compelling five-part series. This is the first story in that series.
Mohammad Asif...
Is Mahbubul Hoque’s Arrest Part of a Larger Political Agenda in Assam?
Syed Ali Mujtaba, TwoCircles.net
Guwahati: Hailed as modern-day Sir Syed of Assam, Mahbubul Hoque, an esteemed educationist and the Chancellor of the University of Science and...
‘Mosques Are Waqf Property, Only Tribunals Can Hear Disputes’: Rules Rajasthan HC
TwoCircles.net News Desk
The Rajasthan High Court recently reinforced the jurisdictional boundaries of civil courts concerning religious properties, particularly mosques. The court, in a key...
Mustafabad’s Name Change Proposal: Will It Just Shift the Headlines or a Political Strategy...
Asad Sheikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Mustafabad, a locality in Northeast Delhi, and its newly elected MLA, Mohan Singh Bisht, have been in the news lately....
From Adversity to Prosperity: How Shakeela’s Rug Weaving Initiative Transformed Rural Women’s Lives in...
Pavan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh): Shakeela Bano’s journey from a housewife to an entrepreneurial inspiration in her village, Katsil in Sakaldiha Tehsil, is...
Maha Kumbh: A Muslim Man’s Unlikely Hospitality to Hindu Pilgrims in Varanasi
Pavan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi: Hindu devotees from various states are flocking to the ancient city, also known as Kashi, for holy dips in the...
Bihar: ‘Even Your Allah Won’t Save You’ — Madhubani Cleric Narrate Assault During Police...
(Trigger Warning: This article mentions dreadful violence and contains disturbing photographs)
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Mohammad Firoz (37) from Kataia village in Bihar’s Madhubani district was traveling...
Madhya Pradesh: Meet JEE Mains Topper Majid Hussain from Burhanpur
Abdul Wasim Ansari, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: Majid Hussain, a resident of Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district, recently grabbed headlines by securing the top rank in the Joint Entrance...
Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia Violates Right to Privacy? Displays Students’ Identities Over Organising Campus...
Unzila Sheikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: A day after the Delhi Police detained and later released around 12 students protesting at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), the...
Waqf Bill: JPC Report Proposes Major Overhaul, Opposition Cries Foul
TCN News
Despite widespread opposition protests, the Rajya Sabha accepted the joint committee's report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar had to...
Despite Kejriwal’s Lack of Campaign Engagement, Strategic Apathy, Why AAP Succeeded in Muslim-Majority Areas
TCN News Desk
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) achieved notable success in constituencies with a significant Muslim population, winning 8 out of 11 such seats,...
BJP Breaks 27-Year Jinx to Claim Delhi Throne; Congress, Not AIMIM, Played Spoilsport for...
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The results of the Delhi Assembly elections have sent shockwaves through the political landscape. After 27 long years, the Bhartiya...
Small Acts, Big Rewards: Kifayatullah Malik’s Quest to Empower Underprivileged
TCN News
Bandipora, Kashmir: Growing up in Lawaypora, a small village in bandipora, Kifayatullah was the first child in his family to attend school. His...
‘Beyond Religion and Party Lines’: How Women in Okhla and Kalkaji Voted in Razor...
Syed Muskan, TwoCircles.net
"Okhla Beemaar Hai, Usse Shifa Chahiye (Okhla is ill, and it needs Shifa - healing)." These words, spoken by Rubina, a resident...
A Humanitarian Crisis in Delhi’s Election: MCD Workers’ Outrage Over Manual Scavenging, Contract Labor...
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Rajo Devi (45) did not distinguish much between permanent jobs and contract-based work when she joined the Municipal Corporation of...
Dr. Ejaz Ali: The Patna Doctor Who’s Been Charging Rs 10 for 30 Years
TCN News
Patna, Bihar: In an era where medical expenses are skyrocketing, a doctor from Patna has been a beacon of hope for the poor...
Zakia Jafri, Voice of the Victims of Gujarat Riots, Dies at 86
TCN News
Zakia Jafri, a survivor of the Gulberg Society massacre and the widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, passed away in Ahmedabad on...
Delhi Elections 2025: Shifa Ur Rahman’s Wife Nooreen Calls for Justice at the Ballot...
TwoCircles.net Staff Reporter
New Delhi: The air is thick with political tension in the bustling lanes of Delhi's Okhla constituency as the assembly elections in...
‘Nothing Can Fill This Gap’: Families of AIMIM Candidates Shifa, Tahir Share Heartfelt Pleas...
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The entry of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections has brought the...
MP: Meet the Hafiz-e-Quran from Rajgarh Who Can’t See But Feels Both Darkness and...
Abdul Wasim Ansari, TwoCircles.net
Muhammad Azhar Ansari, born in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, suffers from a rare disease that affects about one percent of...
2020 Riots, ‘Broken’ Promises and ‘Unmet’ Civic Needs: The Struggles of North East Delhi...
Tarique Anwar, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: With assembly elections fast approaching, residents of North East Delhi continue to face enduring issues such as inadequate infrastructure, poor...
‘Muslims Are On Their Own’: Community Voters Disappointed with AAP’s ‘Soft-Hindutva Avatar’ During Delhi...
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Mohammad Ibrahim (70), a resident of Batla House in Delhi's Okhla assembly constituency is frustrated that a large majority of Muslims in...
Struggling for Survival: The Untold Story of Varanasi’s Women Weavers Fighting for Survival
Pavan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi: Bano Nisha once earned a modest but steady income stitching mirrors and decorative items onto bridal veils and dupattas (head scarves). She...
From a Rickshaw Driver’s Daughter to Only Muslim Deputy Collector: Inspiring Journey of Madhya...
Adnan Ali, TwoCircles.net
On January 18, 2025, Ayesha Ansari’s life was transformed. The news that she had cracked the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)...
Delhi Elections 2025: The Forgotten Trans Yamuna Region Battling Absence of Clean Water, Sanitation...
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
Northeast Delhi, encompassing neighbourhoods like Seelampur, Jaffrabad, Mustafabad, Karawal Nagar and Shiv Vihar, often seems like a forgotten part of the capital,...
Delhi Elections 2025: Okhla – A Glimpse of Neglect in City’s Development Race
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
Okhla, a Muslim majority assembly segment in Southeast Delhi, is a constituency that mirrors the stark contrast between the city’s booming growth...
Delhi’s Imams and Muazzins Grappling with Financial Crisis Amid Salary Delay
Md Kaifee Alam, TwoCircles.net
Mohammad Aslam, 35, a 35 muazzin (the person who proclaims the call to daily prayers at a mosque), stands at the...
Manipur: Meitei Armed Group Allegedly Assaults Muslim Boy, Forces Him to Eat Pork Over...
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Tampakmayum Akhtar, who belonged to the Kwatka area of Imphal, the capital of ethnic conflict-torn Manipur, found his life turned upside down...
Mubarak Manzil: Agra’s 17th-Century Monument Demolished
TCN News
The demolition of Agra's ancient Mubarak Manzil, a 17th-century Mughal heritage site, has sparked criticism and claims of complicity between officials and a...
Murdered for Being a Muslim? Widow of Moradabad Mob Lynching Victim Seeks Justice Amid...
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Rizwana Qureshi’s world came crashing down on December 30, 2024, when her husband, Shahdeen, 37, was allegedly lynched to death by a...
Curious Case of Moradabad Lynching: No Arrest Or Mob Assault Charge in Shahdeen’s Murder,...
TCN Staff Reporter
As the nation was gearing up to welcome new year, a brutal murder shook the streets of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. Thirty-seven-year-old...
Cow Slaughter, Beef Ban: The Lackluster Obsessions of Assam CM
Sandipan Talukdar, TwoCircles.net
Mohen Morang’s family owns over 80 buffaloes and 50 cows in their cattle shed near Bamun Chapori, located in the Golaghat district...
‘Self-Censorship’: Siddique Kappan’s Battle for Justice and Identity After Jail
Hana Vahab, TwoCircles.net
Two years after being granted bail by the Supreme Court, Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan's struggle is far from over. His release from...
The Untold Struggles of Rajgarh’s Muslim Jewelers: Mastering Art But Losing Identity
Abdul Waseem Ansari, TwoCircles.net
A legacy of craftsmanship is slowly fading into obscurity in the quiet lanes of Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. A family of Muslim...
2024: The Year of Religious Disputes and Legal Battles Over Sacred Spaces in India
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: Several high-profile legal petitions brought the issue of religious sites and its historical significance back into the limelight in India...
From Tradition to Transformation, How Madrasas are Shaping India’s Future
Sakshi Srivastava, Mohammed Ramees & Saqiba Kamal Khan, TwoCircles.net
Shahid's story is one that defies expectations. Hailing from a remote village, Tiruvallur, in Kerala, his early...
Meet Humairah Shami: Kolkata’s Budding Karate Champion – A Tale of Talent, Perseverance and...
Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Humairah Shami, a young Karate champion from Kolkata, has recently earned the honour of representing India at the 7th World Meet, scheduled...
Exclusive: Nawab Tonk Mosque in Bhojubeer Becomes Controversial After Yogi’s Visit
Pavan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi: The Nawab Tonk Mosque, located in Bhojubeer in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is currently under police surveillance. The 1298 mosque, within the...
Dalmandi: The Soul of Banaras Faces a Threat – A Struggle to Preserve Cultural...
Aradhana Pandey, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi: Dalmandi, the heart of Varanasi, a place rich with cultural diversity and historical significance, is now on the brink of a “transformative”...
Arif Mohammad Khan’s Appointment as Bihar Governor: BJP’s Strategic Muslim Face or Political Gamble...
M I Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: The surprise appointment of Arif Mohammad Khan as the governor of Bihar by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)–led National Democratic Alliance...
‘Targeted Because of Dadhi and Topi’: Muslim Trader Dies Following ‘Mob Lynching’ in Jharkhand
Mariyam Usmani, TwoCircles.net
Ranchi: Sheikh Tajuddin, a local trader from the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, had never imagined that his Muslim appearance and “dadhi (beard) – topi (skull...
Varanasi’s Muslim Traders Face Uncertain Future as 10,000 Shops Slated for Demolition
TCN News
VARANASI: A massive urban development project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has put the livelihoods of thousands of Muslim shop owners at risk. The...
Mewat’s Mic Holders: How Unpaid Grassroot Journalists Battling for Change Amid Media ‘Neglect’
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
Young voices in Mewat, where Haryana meets Rajasthan, are rising up to expose the region's long-neglected struggles. Driven by a blend of shared...
Assam Police’s Tear Gassing Killed Congress Leader Mridul Islam? Unanswered Questions Loom Following Assault...
Sandipan Talukdar, TwoCircles.net
Guwahati: "The tear gas shells suddenly fell before us like a bolt from the blue while we were about to take bytes...
Ajmer Dargah Dispute: Deewan and Khadim Bodies Seek Legal Standing in Controversial Petition
TCN News Desk
Ajmer: A legal twist has emerged in the ongoing dispute over the Ajmer Dargah (shrine). Five new applications have been filed in...
Fear Behind Closed Doors: The Aftermath of Sambhal’s Clash
TCN Staff Reporter
Sambhal: Life in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, a city steeped in history, seems to have come to a standstill. Two months ago, the city’s...
‘Beaten’, ‘Shaved’ and ‘Forcibly Converted’: Sitapur Man Reverts to Islam, Vows to Stay Muslim
TCN Staff Reporter
New Delhi: Fatehuddin, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, converted to Hinduism and changed his name to Fateh Bahadur on December 18....
Ground Report: Struggle of Isolated Kelhadiya Village in East UP Where Tribals Drink Water...
Pawan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh): Tribal villagers in the isolated hills of Kelhadiya, located about 130 km from Varanasi (Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary...
Bihar: Meet Habiba Bukhari, Daughter Of An Imam And A Judicial Officer From Munger
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Habiba Bukhari from Munger received on November 28, 2023, one of the most joyous pieces of news in her life: she...
Facing the Brunt of Islamophobia: Unveiling the Stories & Effects of Discrimination
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
Aman (name changed on request), a Muslim professional from North India, allegedly experienced religious discrimination at a young age that has continued...
Amid Power Offtake to Other States, Electricity Price Has Become the Cost of Life...
Hana Vahab, TwoCircles.net
In the remote village of Hundi in Kupwara, the northernmost district of Kashmir, 15-year-old Wajid dreams of clearing prestigious Union Public Service...
SC Asks Karnataka Police for Stance on ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Chant Inside Mosque, to...
TCN Staff reporter
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on December 16 sought the State of Karnataka's response to a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's...
How Ex-CJI Chandrachud Opened Floodgates for Litigations Against Ancient Mosques, Religious Sites
TCN Staff Correspondent
It was a 1986 district court order in Uttar Pradesh that set off a chain of events, which eventually led to the...
Cultural Assimilation or Self-Assertion? The Intellectual Divide in Bengali Muslim Society
Mirza Mosarraf Hossain, TwoCircles.net
Imperialism is an undeniable reality in the world, with dominant, majority groups historically oppressing weaker, minority communities. However, imperialism is not...
Kejriwal’s Dilemma: Navigating Muslim Support and AAP’s Future in Delhi’s Election Season
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The New Year in Delhi will begin with a flurry of election activity, as the Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party...
‘Horror of That Day Still Haunts Me’: 5 Years On, Jamia Awaits Justice As...
Sumit Singh and Syed Abubakr, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Five years after the horrific events of December 15, 2019, when the Delhi Police, along with paramilitary...
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends Allahabad HC Judge Facing SC Collegium Scrutiny Over Controversial...
TCN Staff Reporter
Ahead of the appearance of Allahabad High Court Judge, Shekhar Kumar Yadav, before the Supreme Court Collegium that is likely to happen...
‘They Wanted to Throw Them in Pond’: Families Speak Out on Violent Attack Against...
Satish Bharatiya, TwoCircles.net
Ratlam: A disturbing video showing three young children being assaulted and made to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ went viral late Thursday night. The...
Secularism Denied: Justice Nariman Slams Babri Masjid Verdict as ‘Great Travesty of Justice’
TCN News
The Babri Masjid dispute, a landmark issue in Indian judicial and political history, has remained a contentious topic for decades. Justice RF Nariman,...
Fear Grips Kashmir: Surge in Militancy Threatens Stability After Elections
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Following the landmark, peaceful elections held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in six years since the revocation of its...
‘Broken Promises’, ‘Shifting Stances’: NC’s Handling of Article 370 Issue Left Many Feeling ‘Betrayed’
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly convened for a four-day session on November 4, marking its first meeting in nearly six...
Bhopal: Muslim Patient Denied Treatment, Dies While Being Rushed to Another Hospital
Satish Bhartiya, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: A heart-wrenching incident from the Madhya Pradesh capital of Bhopal has gone viral. It sheds light on alleged medical negligence and...
Meet Dr. Aakif Anjum Shaikh Usman, the First Engineering Doctorate from Maharashtra’s Malegaon
SN Ansari, TwoCircles.net
Malegaon: In a city where the dreams of many are shaped by the resilience of its people, there is one story that stands...
Political Disenfranchisement: The Struggle for Muslim Representation in Maharashtra’s Assembly Elections
Azib Ahmed, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads into its crucial 2024 assembly elections, the state’s Muslim community finds itself grappling with a longstanding issue of political...
A ‘Ph.D. Wedding’ Celebration for the Study of Malabar Muslim Women
By Najiya O, TwoCircles.net
Kozhikode: How do we celebrate our achievements, especially when it is an academic milestone? For many, it is posting a proud announcement...
Darul Uloom Opens Doors to Women Again with Strict Rules on Hijab and Mobile...
TCN News
New Delhi: The Darul Uloom, an Islamic seminary in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, has lifted its ban on women entering the campus. However, women...
Rising Cold and Fading Shadows of Communal Violence in Meerapur: A Glimpse Ahead of...
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
About 100 kilometers from Delhi, in Meerapur, the cold weather is slowly intensifying, with a light mist now visible in the mornings...
BJP’s Controversial Agenda for Jharkhand: Promises of Reform Amid Identity Concerns
"BJP proposed to tackle pressing economic challenges, detractors warn of a profound erosion of indigenous cultural heritage and the weakening of local governance structures....
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a Minority Institution rules Supreme Court
Syed Ali Mujtaba,TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment the Supreme Court of India “overruled” its judgment taken in the Azeez Basha case of 1967...
Supreme Court Upholds UP Madarsa Law, Securing Future for 16,000 Institutions and 17 Lakh...
TCN News
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the validity of a 2004 law regulating madrassas in Uttar Pradesh, offering relief to approximately 16,000...
Crafting Harmony: Muslim Hands Shape Earthen Stoves for Hindu Devotees in Bihar
M I Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: In the heart of the capital city, a heartwarming display of communal harmony unfolds each year as the poorest Muslim women...
From ‘Outsiders’ to ‘Infiltrators’: BJP Stokes Divisive Fires in Jharkhand Ahead of Elections
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Ranchi (Jharkhand): Ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 13 and 20, the Bharatiya Janata...
UP: Uncovering Layers of Conflict in Bahraich’s Communal Violence
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: In the aftermath of the communal violence in Maharajganj, Bahraich district, the narrative surrounding the death of Ram Gopal Mishra is steeped...
UP: Harmony Prevails in Bahraich Despite Communal Strains
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich stands as a testament to communal harmony, where the fabric of society weaves together despite the strains of rising...
Early Marriage, Tradition and Safety: Unraveling the Challenges for Muslim Girls in Education
Iqra Fatma, TwoCircles.net
Darbhanga (Bihar): Nusrat, a bright young woman from Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, always aspired to pursue higher education. After earning her bachelor's...
Supreme Court’s Citizenship Verdict: A Shield for Bengali Hindus or a Sword Against Muslims?
Iqra Fatma, TwoCircles.net
The Supreme Court recently affirmed the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses Assam's unique migration history....
‘We’ll Sacrifice Our Lives’: AIMPLB Warns Govt on Waqf Amendment Bill
TCN Correspondent
Lucknow: The President of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, announced his staunch opposition to the proposed Waqf...
Shahi Idgah Masjid-Shri Krishna Temple Dispute: Allahabad HC Rejects Mosque Committee’s Plea, Sets Stage...
TCN News
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court on October 3 dismissed the Shahi Idgah Masjid Committee's recall petition in long-standing dispute between the mosque and...
Supreme Court Directs Former MANUU Chancellor Firoz Ahmed Bakht to Pay ₹1 Lakh and...
TCN News
In a decision on October 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ordered Firoz Bakht Ahmed, the former Chancellor of Maulana Azad National...
Opposition Accuses JPC Chairman of ‘Parliamentary Misconduct’ Over Waqf Bill Proceedings
TCN News
New Delhi: Opposition leaders have approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging a "gross violation" of parliamentary conduct during the Joint Parliamentary Committee...
Chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in Mosque Does Not Hurt Religious Feelings, Rules Karnataka HC
TCN News
In a ruling that raised many eyebrows, the Karnataka High Court stated that shouting "Jai Shri Ram" (a Hindu religious chant) inside a...
Virtual Vigilantes: Unmasking the Digital Abuse Facing Muslim Communities
Sumaiya Ali, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As our lives increasingly shift online, the risks of cybercrimes — such as stalking, trolling, harassment and cyber bullying — have...
Sondeghar: A Beacon of Communal Harmony in Maharashtra’s Heart
Imran Inamdar, TwoCircles.net
Maharashtra has of late faced communal tensions in various cities, towns and villages, disrupting the lives of locals and straining community relationships....
BJP’s Bid for Control Fails: Saffron Party Faces Setbacks in Historic J&K Elections
Tauseef Ahmed and Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Gurez: Celebrations erupted outside the residence of National Conference (NC) candidate Nizar Ahmed Khan, who triumphed over Faqeer...