West Bengal's Minority Affairs Department budget has increased tenfold since the TMC came to power. CM Mamata Banerjee highlights the government's commitment to minority welfare and development. Read more.
Delhi's St. Stephen's College hires an international search firm to pick its next principal, reigniting its autonomy dispute with Delhi University. Explore the unique rules that set this college apart.
Karnataka's Minority Welfare Department is set to review a proposal for a monthly honorarium for Buddhist monks, similar to the scheme for Jain archakas. Learn the details and implications.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks state government's response in two weeks on a petition challenging key sections of the new Minority Education Act, 2025, filed by a madrassa. Read the full details.
Draft electoral rolls reveal border districts Malda and Murshidabad have low 'unmapped' voter figures, sparking political debate. EC hearings continue till Jan 15. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju discusses parliamentary disruptions, the SIR controversy, and minority safety in an exclusive Idea Exchange. He stresses trust in democracy and advises the Opposition to use time wisely. Read the full interview.
The Umeed portal's initial registration phase concludes with over 500,000 Waqf properties documented. This marks a major step in transparency for India's Waqf assets. Read the full report.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
The deadline for uploading waqf property details to the UMEED portal ended Saturday. While no extension is possible, a 3-month grace period without penalties has been announced. Read the full details.
A shocking report reveals only 37 out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras are operational in Pakistan, highlighting state apathy. Read the full investigation.
Controversy erupts in Jammu as Hindu groups protest admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi medical college, raising fears of deepening religious divides overshadowing regional issues. Read more.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs urges immediate registration of Waqf properties on the UMEED portal before the December 5 deadline. Supreme Court denies extension. Act now to avoid tribunal process.
The Indian Army's dismissal of an 'outstanding' Christian officer, Kamalesan, raises critical questions about secularism and minority rights within the armed forces. Read the full analysis.
Delhi BJP minority wing leader Jamal Siddiqui demands public apology from Maulana Mahmood Madani for controversial remarks about Muslim women. Read the full story.
Jamiat-Ulama-Hind chief Mahmood Madani alleges Supreme Court working under government pressure on minority rights. BJP condemns his jihad comments as divisive. Full details inside.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's statement linking oppression to jihad ignites intense debate. BJP accuses him of inciting tensions. Read full details.
India exposes Pakistan's poor minority rights record after Islamabad criticized Modi's Ayodhya temple visit. UN experts condemn Pakistan's religious discrimination.
Senior Congress functionaries cite misplaced priorities on SIR/vote chori over local issues like cost of living as key reasons for the Bihar poll defeat. Internal review demands accountability.
Assam government introduces amendment bill to regulate fee structures in private minority schools. Over 200 institutions currently exempt from fee regulation. Christian forums express concerns over government control.
India strongly counters Pakistan's objection to Ayodhya flag-hoisting ceremony, highlighting Pakistan's record of minority persecution and religious bigotry. Read the full diplomatic exchange.
Haryana education minister Mahipal Dhanda initiates inquiry into Al-Falah University's operations and finances. Two-member committee given 3 months to submit findings. Read details.
National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions issues show-cause notice to Al-Falah University regarding its minority status after terror links emerge. Hearing scheduled for December 4.
Hindu community stages massive protest in Dhaka demanding protection amid escalating violence against minorities. Government faces pressure to ensure safety.
Analysis of Bihar's 2025 assembly elections and Nitish Kumar's remarkable political journey. Discover how the veteran leader continues to shape Bihar's governance landscape.
Women voters significantly impact Bihar's election outcomes yet remain severely underrepresented in state politics. Discover why female participation stops at voting.
Bihar assembly elections witness historic 12% surge in women candidates since 2020. Discover the winning women leaders shaping Bihar's political future.
Following NDA's election victory in Bihar, the new government faces crucial development challenges. From boosting employment to improving infrastructure, here are 10 key areas requiring immediate attention for Bihar's growth transformation.
Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: NDA secures a clean sweep. Check the full list of winners and losers from the 10 constituencies with the highest voter turnout.
NDA surges past exit poll predictions in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, leading in 204 seats. Analysis of the surprising results versus pre-election forecasts.
NDA surges ahead in Bihar election results 2025 as counting day turns into a social media meme festival. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj fails to make a mark.