There are approximately 870,000 waqf properties across 940,000 acres in India, valued around 1.2 trillion rupees (approximately $14.29 billion) Muslim Network TV Desk NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) – The Indian government has introduced a bill in Parliament aimed at overhauling the management and oversight of Waqf properties, which have histori...
India needs to follow South Africa to make cricket an inclusive sports by giving representations to all communities to foster diversity and inclusivity By Iftikhar Gilani As Americans are enthralled by the spectacle of football and baseball, cricket has emerged as a beacon of glitz and glamour in South Asia. While this sport enjoys popularity ...
Investigations have uncovered a covert operation involving India’s shipment of arms to Israel, raising significant questions about the transparency of these transfers Muslim Network TV Desk NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) – Documents and recent incidents have revealed that India is exporting arms to Israel amidst ongoing war in Gaza, despite it...
Nadvi, sworn in as a newly elected MP, says he will continue to lead prayers in the mosque located across the Indian Parliament building By Iftikhar Gilani NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) – It took Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi almost 20 years to cross the road that separates the mosque where he leads prayers from the Indian […]
Family members of Kashmiri political prisoners have stated that their incarcerated loved ones are at severe risk due to unprecedented heatwave in New Delhi. In the final days of May, temperature in parts of Delhi reportedly reached 52.9 degree Celsius, marking the highest ever recorded in India. Reports have emerged of people in Delhi passing ...
Exclusion of Muslims from Modi’s new government is seen critical issue that raises questions about Modi’s commitment to inclusive governance and the wider implications for Indian democracy By Iftikhar Gilani On a bright Sunday evening, as Narendra Modi etched his name in Indian history by being sworn in as prime minister for the third ti...
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 ...