The servant of the Qur’an, and renowned Indian Islamic scholar Maulana Ghulam Muhammad Vastanvi passed away on 4 May 2025 at the age of 75. He was an educationist, known for his efforts to incorporate contemporary disciplines into traditional Islamic education. In addition to his Islamic studies, Maulana Vastanvi also earned an MBA degree. He...
Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: In a landmark judgment that has sparked nationwide discussions, the Allahabad High Court has approved the painting and restoration of Sambhal’s Jama Masjid, striking a delicate balance between heritage preservation and religious sentiments. The court’s decision, announced recently, comes with strict conditions, including the formation of a three-member committee to oversee the...
Nationwide Protests Planned as Electricity Employees Fight Back Against Government Policies In a major escalation against the privatisation of India’s electricity sector, as many as 27 lakh power sector workers and engineers have announced a nationwide strike on June 26, 2025, which is being termed the biggest-ever sectoral strike in recent decades. Additionally, these workers...
Veteran batsman’s unbeaten century and Iyer’s steady knock secure crucial victory in ICC Champions Trophy group clash Dubai: In a high-stakes Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Virat Kohli produced a vintage ODI masterclass, powering India to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. Chasing...
Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh: A sessions court in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district on 14 February acquitted former ward councillor Shafiq Ansari in a rape case after finding that the woman had made false allegations. Following the rape complaint, local authorities demolished Ansari’s home, which was worth ₹2 crore, according to Madhya Pradesh-based journalist Kashif Kakvi, who...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), with the assistance of local police, arrested three more accused on Tuesday in connection with the Visakhapatnam espionage case linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). With these arrests, the total number of individuals taken into custody in the case has now risen to eight. The case involves the leakage of...
The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have sparked nationwide outrage, echoing the sentiments felt during the 2012 Nirbhaya case. This latest tragedy has once again brought the issue of women’s safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system into sharp focus, with...
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time in his career. The speech, filled with a forceful defense of Israeli military campaigns in Gaza and punctuated by numerous standing ovations from Republicans, underscored U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Protests against the war...
Ever since the election results were announced on June 4, 2024, there has been an alarming rise in mob lynching cases in India. These incidents raise concerns about religious harmony, public safety, and questions on the law and order. The mob lynching cases are often a reflection of society’s inbuilt prejudices and misinformation. They lead...
In Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli, an F.I.R. has been registered against several X (formerly Twitter) users for sharing a report related to the mob lynching of a Muslim man named Firoz Qureshi on July 4, 2024. Firoz Qureshi, who worked as a scrap worker, was beaten to death by a mob. According to his brother Afzal,...