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Waiting to cast their vote in the State Waqf Board election, in Hyderabad on February 28, 2022. There are concerns in the Muslim community that the proposed changes in the Waqf law will erode their rights.
WAQF AMENDMENT—THE LEDE

Propriety, not just property: The Waqf debate

Since the impacts of the amendments will go far beyond legal changes, the government must balance reforms with the rights of the Muslim community.
Shaikh Mujibur Rehman
Perspective

Arvind Kejriwal’s political avatars

He went from fiery activist to apologetic leader, then became the “elder brother”. Each role crafted for its time, each mask worn with skill.
Soni Mishra
Jammu and Kashmir

The price of a BJP alliance: How the PDP lost Kashmir

The alliance alienated PDP’s core Muslim voter base in Kashmir and led to the party’s dramatic fall from 28 seats in 2014 to just three seats in 2024.
Auqib Javeed
SENIOR CITIZENS

Grey matter: Is India ready for its rising elderly population?

Inadequate healthcare and living facilities along with ineffective policies pose a threat to a rapidly rising ageing populace.
Saatvika Radhakrishna
Assembly Election 2024

Subdued campaign, sharp divisions: Maharashtra’s electoral battle over jobs, caste, and ‘betrayal’

The BJP shifts from attacking state leaders to welfare promises, while MVA counters with jobs and industry exodus to Gujarat.
Amey Tirodkar

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Visibility in New Delhi is vastly reduced, with buildings such as the Jama Masijd mosque shrouded in smog.

Delhi smog hits highest level this year

Levels of microparticles is well over recommended limits in the city, schools have been ordered to hold classes online.
Deutsche Welle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, NSCN(I-M) General Secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, NSA, Ajit Doval, and others at the signing ceremony of the historic peace accord between the Government of India and NSCN, in New Delhi on March 20, 2023.

Naga peace process faces impasse as NSCN(I-M) threatens to resume ‘armed resistance against India’

As the government refuses to grant a separate flag and constitution for Nagalim, the rebel group seeks “third-party intervention”.
Sushanta Talukdar
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses a public meeting in support of party candidate Eknath Pawar for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, at Loha in Nanded district of Maharashtra. 

They are trying to change the identity of Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

BJP is afraid of losing, says the former Chief Minister, adding that their new slogan, ‘Ek Hai to Safe Hai’, seeks to settle their internal issues.
Amey Tirodkar
Ajit Pawar says there is “absolutely” no chance of him rejoining his uncle Sharad Pawar in the future.

We are opposing vote jehad: Ajit Pawar

The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister says Narendra Modi’s “ek hai toh safe hai” is the motto of the Central government.
Amey Tirodkar
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office rushed to deny the existence of any such proposal, but documents show the CM had already approved amendments to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act extending existing SC/ST/OBC quotas to Muslims.

Controversy over proposed Muslim reservation in Karnataka government contracts

Documents reveal Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approved 4 per cent reservation in government contracts despite official denials.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
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