Pakistan’s balancing act is under strain
For decades, Pakistan has tried to cultivate carefully constructed geopolitical identity within the Muslim world.
For decades, Pakistan has tried to cultivate carefully constructed geopolitical identity within the Muslim world.
A prominent Muslim cleric in Bhopal has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for forcibly pulling down the hijab of a Muslim doctor in public, calling the act a disgrace, dishonour, and disrespect to all women, not just Muslims.
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory marks a rare moment when the improbable becomes political reality.
“The aim is to unite the minorities and this is not being started to garner votes. It also aims to demolish the lies that the BJP is against the Muslim community,” Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
Himanta Biswa Sarma contended that the state’s indigenous population could remain secure “only if the Miya Muslims are kept under pressure”.
Though the theme of the Sepco Township Durga Puja this year is ‘Kristite Rajputana, Sristite Uma’, the theme is also depicted in the pandal.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is currently being scrutinised by a Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP), has stirred a hornet’s nest. The government claims that the proposed amendments to the original Waqf Act are intended to bring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the management and administration of over 8.7 lakh Waqf properties spread across India.
Singh also charged that the British divided Hindus and Muslims and now the BJP and RSS are doing the same.
This appeal comes in the wake of an alleged increase in threats from unidentified organisations and extremist groups.
Several Awami League supporters, both Muslim and Hindu, have fled Bangladesh to save their lives and come to India officially with visas .
