Falling from 26 to 24, Muslim lawmakers in the new Indian parliament include an Imam of mosque to London educated girl By Iftikhar Gilani In the recent pulsating electoral battle across India, the winds of change seemed to whisper through the corridors of power, hinting at a resurgence of secular forces. Yet, beneath the surface […]
As India navigates this new political landscape, the coming months will be crucial in determining the direction of its governance and economic policies. By Iftikhar Gilani In a dramatic reversal of exit poll predictions, the Hindu nationalist ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has struggled to maintain its stronghold in the general elections....
Renowned journalist Ziya Us Salam’s book is not only a critique, but also call to action for empathy and inclusivity at a time when India is at a critical crossroads of identity and governance By Iftikhar Gilani In the turbulent turmoil of India’s election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself stepped up divisive rhetoric an...
A court ruling in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state has sparked protests among Muslim educators. The decision could lead to the closure of thousands of Islamic schools, directly affecting more than 16,000 institutions, about 2 million students and about 100,000 teachers. The Allahabad High Court invalidated the Uttar Pradesh Board of ...
The Indian government’s alleged assassinations in Pakistan, aiming to eliminate dissidents abroad, have been exposed by Indian and Pakistani intelligence sources. British newspaper The Guardian reports that India’s Research & Analysis Wing initiated these operations post-2019, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. The ...
The first batch of Indian construction workers have arrived in Israel to replace Palestinian laborers. Indian media reports the first contingent is of 64 workers. Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon endorsed the move, highlighting positive bilateral relations between the countries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plea to Indian ...
A campaign to boycott Indian goods has surged in Bangladesh following allegations of election manipulation by the ruling Awami League. Social media activists say Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina owes her fourth consecutive victory to support from India. Bangladeshis are expressing discontent with India’s alleged silence on democratic regression in...
Malé, Maldives – AFP India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, local media reported Tuesday. The Mihaaru newspaper reported that 25 Indian troops deployed in the southernmost atoll of Addu had left the archipelago ahead of March ...
Many historians express their concern about deliberate destruction of mosques and planned demolition of Muslim monuments in India Muslim Network TV editorial team A battle is raging in the heart of India’s bustling capital New Delhi. On the one hand, the city administration has proposed the demolition of the historic Sunehri Masjid, citi...
KARACHI / NEW DELHI (AA) – Pakistan has rejected the Indian parliament’s legislation on the future of the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, dubbing it a “farce.” India’s parliament on Wednesday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill 2023....
