NEW DELHI: The 2024 election manifestos of major political parties starkly reflect their positions on addressing the concerns of minority communities, notably Muslims and Christians, against the backdrop of the ruling BJP’s anti-minority rhetoric. The absence of minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, in the BJP’s manifesto underscores its indifference towards their issues. In contrast, the…
NEW DELHI: The Tahaffuz-e-Madaris conference convened at the headquarters of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (M) on April 16, issuing a resolute stance against any attempts to alter the essence of madrasas. With the recent Allahabad High Court ruling deeming the UP Madarsa Board Act unlawful and mounting attacks on the Madrasa education system, the conference deliberated on…
ALIGARH: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) witnessed a series of impactful initiatives under the “Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye” campaign, aimed at enlightening and empowering young voters, particularly students, about the pivotal role of voting in shaping the nation’s future. The campaign, held both online and offline, unfolded a spectrum of engaging programs at AMU…
In Hyderabad, Ghiasuddin Babukhan’s philanthropic endeavors are illuminating the paths of underprivileged youth through education. His recent acts of kindness, including providing a laptop to Anas Khan and supporting Shakira Kausar’s education, showcase the transformative power of generosity. Anas Khan, the son of an ambulance driver, received a life-changing gift a brand new laptop upon…
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled the UP Board of Madrasa Education Act 2004 as ‘unconstitutional.’ The division bench, consisting of Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, deemed the law ultra vires and directed the Uttar Pradesh government to devise a scheme to integrate madrasa students into the formal…
LUCKNOW: With the 18th Lok Sabha election campaign in full swing, attention turns to the Muslim vote in Uttar Pradesh. Being the most populous province in India with a significant Muslim population, Uttar Pradesh holds sway over the outcome of parliamentary elections. Muslims influence nearly all 80 parliamentary seats in the state, with over two…
HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, reassured Muslims in the state that the 4 percent reservation granted to them by the previous Congress government in undivided Andhra Pradesh would be safeguarded under his administration. Speaking at the state government’s “Dawat-e-Iftar” event in Hyderabad on March 16, Reddy countered recent suggestions by Union Home Minister…
“Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” a mantra often echoed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rings hollow in light of the treatment of minorities since his assumption of office in May 2014. Institutions dedicated to their welfare have not been spared from the repercussions of this discriminatory policy. The Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF), a stalwart in…
GUWAHATI: Following the recent enactment of a uniform civil code (UCC) legislation in Uttarakhand, the BJP-led government in Assam repealed the long-standing Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. The decision was made during a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 23. Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah described…
Perukulam village in India’s Kerala state has launched a reading initiative, setting up “book nests” inspired by the Little Free Library movement. With over a dozen mini-libraries, the village fosters community engagement and literacy. Villagers contribute to maintaining the bookshelves, offering books in Malayalam, Hindi, and English. Kerala’s chief minister has recognized Perukulam as the…
