Beyond GDP Reclaiming Equality as a Constitutional Right
Vol. LXIV No. 05
Date: May 3, 2026
Safeguarding India’s Pluralism
Reports indicate that multiple complaints, including allegations of sexual harassment and claims linked, rightly or wrongly, to religious coercion, have led to arrests and a high-profile investigation. While the law…
Satan Quotes the Bible
Secretary of war Pete Hegseth has also said, “overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy.... We ask these things with bold confidence in the mighty and powerful…
Sovereignty Belongs to God
Sovereignty belongs exclusively to God. No one can gain the upper hand against anyone merely by dint of power alone. It is God Who ultimately decides who should rise and…
How can We Taste Sweetness of Faith
One who loves Allah and His Prophet more than all others and loves someone else simply for the sake of Allah can taste the sweetness of faith.
Beyond GDP Reclaiming Equality as a Constitutional Right
Equality is not a concession; it is a constitutional guarantee. A just society cannot allow wealth and opportunity to remain concentrated while deprivation persists. Inequality is not inevitable; it reflects…
Delimitation and the North-South Divide: A Critical Examination of Its
This shift may undermine the perceived fairness of representation. Experts argue that when democratic processes produce outcomes seen as unjust, legitimacy itself comes into question, even if procedures are technically…
Record TurnoutIndication ofChange or Slap on SIR
The BJP has framed the high turnout as a call for change, but this interpretation faces strong resistance from regional parties that see it instead as a reaffirmation of local…
The Truth Behind the TCS Nashik Case
Nida Khan, a young scarf-wearing Muslim professional working in India’s premier IT company in the role of “HR manager” for waging “corporate jihad” against Hindus was the perfect villain of…
Using FCRA as a Stranglehold
On 1 April, Opposition members of Parliament staged a united protest at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, demanding the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Led by…
From Opposition to Alignment: The Politics of Shifting Loyalties in
The debate is not just about who joins which party; it is about credibility. When leaders who once strongly criticised a party later align with it, it raises fundamental questions…
SIR Protests Sweep India, Karnataka Emerges as a Formidable Democratic
“This is not about one party or one community,” he noted, “but about ensuring that every eligible citizen retains the right to participate in the democratic process.” The convention thus…
Israel’s War Obsession and the Urgency of Palestinian Leverage
Netanyahu continues his wars because he has no answer to his own strategic failures. Here, escalation is not a strength; it is the last refuge of a leadership that cannot…
Treasury Benches and Opposition File Women’s Seat Nominations Amid Transition
The dominant tensions are structural: cohesion versus expansion, reform versus continuity and participation versus limitation. Within this framework, reserved women’s seats, often treated as procedural allocations, have emerged as a…
A Rejoinder ‘Comment is free, but facts are sacred’
Mr Abhay Kumar’s review-article based on my latest book, “Opinions, Welcome and Unwelcome: Impressions of an Edit Page Editor”, carried by Radiance Viewsweekly (March 31, 2026), has some serious and…
Professor Ahmad Sajjad(1939-2026)
He was a great Islamic scholar and Urdu literary figure. His Urdu books include JadeedNazriyat ki KhuliNakami aur Islam ka Roshan Mustaqbil (1990), Hindustan ka JadeedTaleemiInquilab aur Muslim Aqliyat (2000),…
Ulama of Vijayapura Express Concern over Congress Party Ignoring Minority
Ulama in Vijayapura district have expressed their displeasure over the removal of senior leader Nasir Ahmed from the post of Chief Minister’s Political Secretary and the suspension of Council member…
Record Turnout in Bengal Polls Raises Questions on Electoral Roll
In West Bengal, the process included additional steps. Authorities deployed micro-observers and judicial officers. Appellate tribunals reviewed disputes related to voter eligibility. Out of more than 27 lakh contested deletions,…
Waqf Record Audit Flags Over 12,000 Rejections in Uttar Pradesh
Authorities have directed all stakeholders to re-upload corrected records with complete documentation. The deadline for resubmission is at June 5, 2026. The registration process continues on the Umeed portal, with…
Delimitation Debate Raises Concerns over Muslim Representation and Federal Balance
Experts warn that delimitation, if carried out without safeguards, risks altering electoral outcomes. In the past, changes in constituency boundaries have reduced the influence of Muslim voters in several regions.…
Astana Adopts Inclusive Policy, Boosts Social Support Funding by 12%
Kassymbek said the city will increase funding for inclusion and rehabilitation measures by 12% in 2026, while continuing to prioritise social spending. Around 60% of Astana’s budget is allocated to…
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Finalise Trade and Transit Cooperation Framework
At the conclusion of the meeting, the three sides agreed to establish a joint working group to oversee implementation of the proposed initiatives. They also reached agreement on Afghanistan’s membership…
Syria Begins Trial of First Assad-Era Official in Damascus
In the courtroom, a chant rang out: “The martyrs are the heroes. Atef, you are the dog.” A former head of political security in Deraa, Atef is among the first…
Palestinians Head to Polls for First Time since Gaza Genocidal
In most cities, Fatah-linked candidates are running against independent candidates affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.Some candidates, however, have said they have been prevented from participating…
Greater Israel will Not Be
We can detect a state of popular frustration and despair regarding the idea of seeking refuge in American military power. The US betrayed its allies and prioritised the (Israeli) entity’s…
