On May 21, 2025, the Indian government informed the Supreme Court that while waqf is an Islamic concept, it does not constitute an essential religious practice in Islam. This statement was made during hearings challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. (@EconomicTimes, The Times of India) Representing the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar…
On May 22, 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and five others in connection with alleged corruption in the Kiru Hydropower Project. The case pertains to irregularities in awarding a ₹2,200 crore civil works contract for the project. (The Times of India,…
In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has referred to Israel as a “genocidal state,” asserting that Spain does not engage in business with such a nation. This statement, made during a session in the Spanish Congress on May 14, 2025, has intensified the already strained relations between Spain and…
Former Malaysian Prime Minister and prominent statesman, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, has made a passionate appeal to the international community, urging nations to rise above their hesitation in confronting the United States over its support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza. In a statement shared on his official X account (formerly Twitter), Mahathir emphasized that…
The Trump administration is reportedly developing a plan to permanently relocate up to one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. According to NBC News, the proposal has advanced to the point of being discussed directly with Libyan leadership, with the U.S. offering to unfreeze billions of dollars in Libyan assets as part of…
Hadi Matar, the man convicted of stabbing the blasphemous author Salman Rushdie in an attack at a New York lecture in 2022, was sentenced to 25 years in prison today. The attack occurred on August 12, 2022, at the Chautauqua Institution, where Rushdie was preparing to speak on writer safety. Matar, then 24, stormed the…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has recently stirred debate with his remarks regarding potential solutions for dealing with Iran. In an assertive statement, Trump declared that there are only two viable approaches when addressing Iran’s policies: either adopt an intelligent strategy or resort to brutal force. He elaborated that an “intelligent” solution would involve a…
In the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, Assam authorities have intensified a crackdown on individuals accused of expressing pro-Pakistan sentiments. As of May 14, 2025, 58 individuals have been arrested across the state, including students and a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). (India…
By: Imran Farooq In recent months, there has been an alarming increase in the deaths of young individuals sudden cardiac arrests, road accidents, and unexplained fatalities have become distressingly common. Just days ago, I lost my young brother-in-law to a sudden cardiac arrest, and today, another friend from a neighboring village passed away in a…
News Article: A 20-year-old biomedical student in Hyderabad has accused her friend of sexual assault, according to a complaint filed with local police. The incident reportedly occurred in a private apartment, where the accused allegedly took advantage of the victim after calling her over under the pretext of meeting. Police have registered a case under…
