Union Budget 2024-25 The Business as Usual for Social Sector
Vol. LXII No. 18
Date: August 4, 2024
Prevailing Shadows of Hate and Violence
Fourteen hundred years ago, when the last Messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ brought the Holy Quran, the Book of God, and later on its standard bearers introduced Islamic teachings,…
NEET-UG Irregularities Hurt the Honest
Imagine the mental state of the lakhs of candidates who toiled and burnt the midnight oil in their attempt to score the highest marks honestly in the exam, when they…
Allah Rewards the Pious
This ayah records how Allah the Exalted blessed Moses with wisdom and knowledge while the latter was attaining his full mental and physical development. Different ages have been mentioned in…
Picking up Stray Articles
He said, “Messenger of Allah, what about the lost goat?” He said, “Take it, for that is yours or for your brother, or for the wolf.” He (again) said, “(What…
Union Budget 2024-25: The Business as Usual for Social Sector
Looking at the budget speech, a significant announcement wasthe three schemes called the ‘Employment Linked Incentive’, as part of the Prime Minister’s package. These three schemesare not going to work…
Budget 2024-2025: A Missed Opportunity for India’s Vulnerable Communities
Rajan and other economists, including Sinha and Banerjee, expressed concern over the absence of comprehensive employment data in the past decade, with Rajan stating, “We are flying blind without credible…
Telangana CM promises Metro Rail for old Hyderabad in four
When the AIMIM leader criticised the Chief Minister for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘bade bhai’, the latter defended his words. “Whether someone likes it or not, Modi is the…
Minority Welfare Gets Highest-Ever Allocation in Telangana
This is the highest-ever allocation for minority welfare since Telangana state was created in 2014 but still short of Rs.4,000 crores allocation promised by the Congress party in Assembly elections…
Owaisi condemns lifting of ban on government employees to participate
Owaisi said that after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel and Nehru’s government banned RSS. “The ban was lifted because they had to agree that they will respect the…
UMF Condemns Ongoing Violence Against Muslims
The religious leadersspecifically criticized the directives of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, which require displaying owners’ names outside eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. The UMF argued that…
Why MCC case was withdrawn against Amit Shah, asks AIMIM
Owaisi raised the issue during his speech on the state budget and wanted to know why the MCC case was withdrawn against Amit Shah and another central minister G. Kishan…
JIH Criticizes Union Budget for Neglecting the Poor and Minorities
Prof. Engineer pointed out that while the health and education sectors have seen increased allocations, they remain insufficient at 1.88% and 3.07% of GDP, respectively. JIH advocates for these allocations…
MP Mohammad Jawed Criticizes Budget, Highlights Neglect of Minorities and
The budget was disappointing, with nothing for anyone. While the price of gold and silver was reduced, the rising cost of vegetables and essential commodities concerns more than 90% of…
What is Islamophobia?-II
Many countries have taken steps to combat Islamophobia by establishing anti-hate-crime legislation and measures to prevent and prosecute hate crimes and by conducting public awareness campaigns about Muslims and Islam,…
Controversial Name Display Order Sparks Tension in Muzaffarnagar
During a visit, this correspondent encountered Abhishek, a young Kanwaryia from Delhi, at a local shop. Abhishek expressed indifference about the religious identity of shop owners, stating it did not…
Erosion and Floods Should Be Declared National Issues: MP Rakibul
Rakibul Hussain: While floods in Assam are a major issue, erosion is the biggest challenge. The Brahmaputra, a powerful river, causes significant erosion, displacing people overnight. Those affected are often…
Dalit Teacher’s Murder Triggers Protests in Rajasthan
Addressing the protesters, Rajesh Singhvi, CPI(M) district secretary, emphasized the gravity of the murder, pointing to the deep-seated caste-based and feudal attitudes in society. He criticized the BJP government in…
Anti-Quota Students Protests in Bangladesh
The genesis of these protests lies in the controversial quota system introduced in 1972 by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (known as the Father of the Nation). The quota system, which…
Exploring Human Relationships with the Universe: An Islamic Perspective
Humans are endowed with intellect and wisdom, meant to transcend mere sensory experiences. The Quran states that those who do not think beyond their senses develop an animalistic relationship with…
Blessings of Allah, His Angels and Believers on the Prophet
There was a time when Allah would have punished severely the disbelievers of Makkah who had forced the Prophet and his companions to migrate from that city. Allah deferred the…
Kerala High Court Upholds Religious Freedom in School Records
The brothers, originally Hindu, converted to Christianity and were baptized at Malankara Catholic Church in Mavelikkara in May 2017. Despite the school authorities approving the change of their names, their…
SC Mandates Rehabilitation Plan for Banphoolpura Residents Before Eviction
The three-judge bench, consisting of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan, addressed an application from the Union of India/Railways seeking a modification of the order that had stayed…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Police Protection to Married
Justice Moudgil made these observations while hearing petitions from couples seeking protection despite their existing marriages. The judge highlighted that the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21…
Controversy Erupts as Mosques and Mazars Covered During Kanwar Yatra
“First they prohibited Muslims from praying on public spaces. Next they stopped giving permission for building new mosques. Then they started demolitions in the name of road widening, etc. They…
Sri Lankan Government Apologizes for Forced Cremation of Muslim COVID-19
Muslim representatives in Sri Lanka, while welcoming the apology, emphasized that the community remains deeply affected. HilmyAhamed, spokesman for the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka, announced plans to sue academics…
UAE Court Sentences 53 Bangladeshis to 10 Years for Protests
The court found the individuals guilty of violating UAE laws prohibiting unauthorized public gatherings and demonstrations. Prosecutors stated that the protests, held across various UAE locations, were aimed at criticizing…
Gaza Genocide: Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances of Foreign Office in
The protest also aimed to support Labour and opposition MPs advocating for a ban on arms sales in the House of Commons, as well as to show solidarity with Public…
Germany Shuts Down Islamic Centre Hamburg Over Hezbollah Links
The German Interior Ministry described the IZH as a “direct representative of Iran’s ‘Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution,’” alleging that it aggressively disseminates the ideology of the Islamic Revolution…
Beijing Declaration: How It Serves Palestine?
This limitation prompted China to search for another way to stay alive in the conflict. After the failure of the Security in stopping the war, the most attractive issue was…
