In the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, Muslim candidates represent only 10% of the total contestants, with a majority contesting as independents. Major parties like BJP and Congress have fielded very few Muslim candidates, while AIMIM has the highest representation among parties. Muslim women are particularly underrepresented, constituting a mere 0.5% of all candidates.
Read MoreUddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), publicly criticized the Election Commission (EC) after his bags were inspected by EC officials in Maharashtra. Thackeray questioned the impartiality of the EC, alleging that similar checks were not being conducted on prominent BJP figures like PM Modi and Amit Shah. He demanded video evidence of...
Read MoreControversy arose in Haridwar when the Ganga Sabha allegedly opposed the district administration’s invitation to three Muslim MLAs for a state foundation day event at Har-ki-Pauri ghat. The Sabha cited a long-standing tradition and a 1935 rule prohibiting non-Hindus’ entry. While the MLAs did not attend, the incident sparked debate about religious inclusivity at...
Read MoreIndia cricketer Suryakumar Yadav found himself fielding questions from fans in South Africa about India’s refusal to play the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The ICC had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that India would not travel to Pakistan for the tournament and suggested a hybrid model with some games to take place...
Read MoreIndian equity markets rose on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 gaining ground after a cautious start to the week. Strong investor interest in companies like Tata Motors and Asian Paints contributed to the upward trend. Investors remain cautious as they await key earnings reports, with analysts predicting continued market consolidation in the...
Read MoreMedia coverage for India’s five-Test series for the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is witnessing ground-breaking coverage, with News Corp Australia announcing an eight-page wrap in English, Hindi, and Punjabi in both print and digital formats. The series begins with the first Test in Perth from November 22, as India eye to extend their...
Read MoreNew Zealand’s Prime Minister issued a historic apology for the abuse suffered by an estimated 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in state and religious care facilities over 70 years. The apology follows a six-year inquiry that revealed horrific physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, disproportionately impacting the Māori community.
Read MoreBitcoin surged past $89,000, reaching a new all-time high following Donald Trump’s US election victory. Trump’s pro-crypto stance, including plans for a US Bitcoin stockpile, fueled a 32% surge in Bitcoin’s value since the election. This surge propelled the total crypto market value past its previous peak, reaching $3.1 trillion. Trump has vowed friendlier...
Read MoreA new security feature in iOS 18.1, dubbed “inactivity reboot,” automatically restarts iPhones after four days of inactivity. This forces the phone into a highly secure state, requiring the original passcode for access. While intended to deter theft, the feature also poses challenges for law enforcement conducting forensic investigations, as it wipes potentially crucial...
Read MoreAhead of Uttar Pradesh assembly by-polls, Samajwadi Party leaders displayed posters in Amethi, criticizing the BJP and praising Akhilesh Yadav. The posters featured slogans like “There is fear of Akhilesh ji and the end of the BJP is near.
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