Palestine, Academic Freedom and the Politics of Knowledge
Vol. LXIV No. 16
Date: July 19, 2026
Long Hands of Indian Criminals
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has said that it may shortly request the Government of India to extradite gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. This hardened criminal heads a well-knit international gang…
Upholding Constitutional Values to Preserve Communal Harmony
India’s strength has always been its diversity. However, increasing incidents of communalhatred and mistrust threaten not only social harmony but also the constitutional vision of aninclusive and democratic society. In…
The Next Life is Imminent
There is only One God Who is the sole Creator, Sovereign, Lord and Master of the Universe. As a corollary of this, He alone should be the object of man’s…
Qualities of Believers
Fear of God is the most essential for a believer to have in the heart. It is the only thing that precludes a person from committing any wrong.
Palestine, Academic Freedom and the Politics of Knowledge
When scholarship on Palestine repeatedly becomes the object of exceptional scrutiny, the issue extends beyond one people, one conflict, or one publication. It becomes a question about whether knowledge production…
Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh Says UN Report Is ‘Only
Throughout the interview, the Palestinian envoy maintained that accountability, impartial investigations and adherence to international law remain essential for achieving a durable and just peace in the region.
Gaza Flotilla Interception: Spain’s National Court Opens Investigation into Israeli
The plaintiffs allege that Israeli forces forcibly seized control of the vessels, caused damage to property and unlawfully detained crew members and activists, including dozens of Spanish nationals.
Demography, Democracy and the Ballot Is India Quietly Building a
The success of the High-Powered Demography Mission will be measured not by the sophistication of its databases or the precision of its statistics, but by whether it strengthens both the…
Bail Denial to Umar and Sharjeel Means the Process is
Many legal experts and human rights activists feel that the Najeeb verdict sets a healthy precedent to prevent UAPA from turning the ‘process into the punishment’. In this way the…
Why Is RSS Changing Its Hardline Pakistan Policy?
The RSS’s softer rhetoric, the quiet Colombo conversations, Pakistan’s renewed geopolitical relevance, India’s broader diplomatic recalibration and growing advocacy for engagement by retired officials and civil society together point towards…
India’s Haircut Economy: Are Banks Resolving Bad Loans or Rewarding
The real challenge is ensuring that insolvency does not become a convenient exit route for irresponsible borrowing while ordinary citizens continue to shoulder the costs. Until the banking system convincingly…
The Future of Politics in the Country
Indian politics is transitioning from a period of ideological dominance to a more competitive and distribution-focused era. Over the next decade, it is expected that this drive will be driven…
The Balancing Game: Bangladesh’s Strategic Pivot Through Malaysia and China
The Beijing visit underscored China’s continuing interest in Bangladesh as an important economic and strategic partner in South Asia. Discussions covered industrial investment, infrastructure development, manufacturing cooperation, port modernisation and…
Communal Harmony in Karnataka Remains Government’s Priority: Health Minister U.T.
The programme commenced with opening remarks by Akbar Ali Udupi, Secretary of JIH Karnataka, who welcomed the Minister and briefly highlighted his political journey. He expressed the hope that Khader…
TN Challenges HC Order Barring Muslim Converts from Quota Benefits
The state government order in March 2024 stated that individuals belonging to BCs, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities or SCs who converted to Islam would receive reservation benefits under the…
Court Grants Bail to TCS Employee Nida Khan, Cites Welfare
The court remarked that the trauma associated with giving birth in prison, would place an unbearable burden on a woman. The order stated that exercising judicial discretion in favour of…
Karnataka High Court Halts Deportation of Muslim Man Pending Identity
Hearing the petition, Justice Suraj Govindaraj directed the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in Bengaluru to conduct a detailed verification of Rahim’s identity. The court also asked authorities to determine whether…
UN Experts Seek India’s Response Over Alleged Voter Roll Deletions
Around 52 million names were reportedly deleted across 12 states and Union Territories, including 9.1 million in West Bengal. The communication noted allegations that many affected citizens possessed valid identity…
Francesca Albanese Highlights Allegations of Abuse Against Detained Gaza Doctor
Speaking in an interview with Chris Hedges about her new book, While the World Sleeps, Albanese referred to reports from Dr. Abu Safiya’s lawyer, who alleged that the physician has…
AndyBurnham’s Gaza Apology: Pro-Palestinian Groups Urge ‘Decisive Action’
Burnham said the ‘unbearable suffering’ in Gaza was a ‘scar on our collective conscience’.He also criticised Israel’s ever-expanding occupation of territory in Gaza, adding: “We’ve got to do more to…
Muslim Leaders Condemn Mosque Effigy on Northern Ireland Bonfire
The replica appeared ahead of the annual July 12 bonfire celebrations in mainly Protestant loyalist areas, marking the victory of King William III over King James II at the Battle…
Arab League Warns of Looming Humanitarian, Security Catastrophe in Sudan’s
The Arab League leaderwarned that the continued military buildup and attacks on residential neighbourhoods and civilian infrastructure risk repeating the atrocities witnessed in El-Fasher, despite repeated international warnings that serious…
Netanyahu’s Final Washington Visit
Yet the ‘absolute victory’ he promised never materialised in any of the seven wars he boasted of waging simultaneously and in parallel. No white flag was raised in Gaza, southern…
