When Ordinary Indians Refuse to Be Silent Kotdwar, Civic Courage, and the Everyday Defence of the Constitution
Vol. LXIII No. 45
Date: February 15, 2026
Indo-US Trade Deal, Its Dangerous Consequences
India under the Modi rule is in a precarious situation. Before the present term of Trump, India was in a better and advantageous position. Trump started dealing with the Modi…

Union Budget 2026-27 Let Us Down
People were hoping that the finance minister would wave her magic wand and come up with some programmes to alleviate joblessness and price rise but nothing of that kind is…

Allah Wants Ease, Not Hardship for You
Fasting in Ramadan is not only a means to nourish piety but also an act of gratefulness to God for His great bounty of true guidance in the form of…

A Training in Self-Discipline
In this month of Ramadan people undergo a training in self-discipline as a preparation for the rest of the eleven months, and develop a zest for obedience to God.

When Ordinary Indians Refuse to Be Silent Kotdwar, Civic Courage,
The viral video ignited a national debate. Across social media, citizens hailed Deepak Kumar and Vijay Rawat as rare examples of moral clarity in an age marked by fear and…

Union Budget 2026–27: Capital First, People Later
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has been allocated ₹3,400 crores in 2026–27. While this is higher than last year’s revised estimate, it remains modest in a budget exceeding ₹53 lakh…

Naravane’s Memoir and US Trade Deal Rock Parliament
The passage of the Motion of Thanks without a Prime Ministerial reply was more than a procedural anomaly. It symbolised a growing erosion of Parliament’s deliberative role, as rules became…

EPSTEIN FILES:What’s Disturbingly Evident
This is a critical time for parents and communities. Educating our children is no longer optional; it is essential. We must teach them about God, faith, and moral responsibility. Open…

India-US Trade Deal: Big Claims, Bigger Questions
The headline figures appear more aspirational than actionable, tariff reductions remain ambiguously defined, and the scale of India’s alleged commitments has not been verified through any official or jointly released…

Int’l Qur’an and Science Conference at JMI Highlights Value of
The conference was inaugurated by JMI Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif along with Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi. In his address, Prof. Asif stressed that the Qur’an should be regarded…

Bangladesh Requires a Humane Approach
Bangladesh needs not just political reform but a moral revolution – a shift in mindset, character and collective conscience. This revolution begins in our homes, classrooms, offices, streets and hearts.A…

Massive Handwritten Qur’an!
The Holy Qur’an is God’s Word i.e. Allah’s Kalaam. It is not a show piece, a decoration piece or a display material. The Holy Qur’an is revealed by Almighty Allah…

On the Menu: How the Middle Powers Sacrificed Gaza to
The irony reaches its peak when the legal institutions that are the crown jewels of Carney’s “rules-based order” become the targets of Western attack. When the International Criminal Court (ICC)…

Ramadan is Not a Cooking Contest
Let us prioritise the soul over the table. Simplify meals and maximise worship.Most importantly, fill your kitchen time itself with remembrance. While your hands are busy, let your heart and…

Meaning of the Prophets Seeking Forgiveness from Allah
This is a prophetic way (sunnat) to be followed by the followers of the Prophets. Thus, it served as a teaching mode for all other human beings to remain alert…

Somali President Warns against Israeli Military Presence in Somaliland
Speaking with Doha-based Al Jazeera, Mohamud on Feb. 7 said that Somalia “will never allow” the establishment of an Israeli military base in Somaliland and vowed to confront any such…

Tajik FM Calls for Greater Int’l Support to Help Afghanistan
Mukhriddin reiterated Tajikistan’s support for constructive international engagement aimed at improving Afghanistan’s socio-economic conditions. He highlighted that Tajikistan delivered more than 6,000 tons of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in 2025,…

Global Sumud Aid Flotilla to Sail for Gaza on March
Describing the initiative as an alternative to proposals put forward by the US administration regarding the Middle East conflict, Ordu emphasised that the flotilla seeks to centre Palestinian voices in…

Gaza Death Toll could Top 200,000, Warns Geneva Academy
“We’re obviously pleased that we do not have the heavy hostilities we saw last year before the ceasefire. But that does not mean the suffering for the people of Gaza…

Fraternity Movement–MSF–NSUI Alliance Wins EFLU Students’ Union, Defeats ABVP
Irfan Shajudheen from MSF, a student of BA (digital communication), won the post of general secretary, while NSUI’sSonu Raj,a second year BA (English) student, was elected vice-president. Other winners include…

Minorities Need Greater Protection and Budget Focus, Says JIH Chief
On social spending, Husaini flagged gaps in education and health. Policy goals target six percent of GDP for education and three percent for healthcare. Current allocations remain far below these…

Sambhal Mosque Seeks Loudspeaker Permission Ahead of Ramadan
The application comes amid heightened attention on the Shahi Jama Masjid since Nov. 2024. At that time, a legal petition alleged the site had earlier functioned as a Hindu temple.…

Allahabad HC Verdict Reaffirms Right to Pray on Private Land,
He said the court ruling restores constitutional clarity. He said fundamental rights remain protected under the Constitution and administrative discretion has limits. He added that the right to worship stands…

Iran’s Partition: Cui Bono?
The Arab region, particularly the Near East and the Gulf, has suffered deeply over the past three decades. Since two thousand three, the Iranian leadership has operated under a sense…



















