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Activists Najma Nazeer and Ishrath Nissar reiterated that Muslim women’s emancipation must be defined on their own terms, not by external frameworks that fail to understand the intersection of culture, religion and identity

Punjab Kings have revamped their team and appointed Shreyas Iyer as captain, aiming for their first-ever IPL title. One of their key retained players, Prabhsimran Singh, is hopeful that Iyer's leadership will bring luck and success to the team in the 2025 season.

Mamata’s visit to Furfura Sharif comes days after she met with Indian Secular Front (ISF) chairperson and MLA Nawsad Siddique

Since when have votes been registered solely through Electronic Voting Machines? Why have certain Opposition parties accused the EC of electoral roll manipulation? Should criminal cases of politicians standing for elections be given wide publicity?

Violent clashes erupted in central Nagpur near the RSS headquarters after protests over the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb escalated. Police and firemen were injured, vehicles torched, and widespread property damage ensued. Union home ministry demanded a report, while Chief Minister and local officials appealed for calm and assured strict action against rioters.

The court also imposed a fine of ₹6 lakh on the convict, identifed as Remanan of Pollethai, near Mararikulam. According to the prosecution, the child was molested by Remanan for three years until 2021

Avoid travel outside US, immigration attorneys tell H-1B, F-1 visa holders

Tenders likely to be called for in April, roads to be widened with scenic features, some of the roads to be greenfield roads, says VMRDA Commissioner

China has expressed appreciation for PM Modi's positive statements and the successful meeting between President Xi and PM Modi in Kazan. Both nations are ready to work together to implement their leaders' understandings and promote stable development, benefiting over 2.8 billion people in both countries.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged that financially well-off individuals received benefits from the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana meant for poor women. The scheme will be corrected without reclaiming funds. Despite rising allocation for SC and ST outlay, the program continues, with a loan link of up to Rs 25,000 announced.

Mufti Munir Shakir, a vocal critic of the Pakistani state, was killed in an IED attack in Peshawar, leading to significant backlash against the ISI and military. His funeral saw mourners blaming Pakistani intelligence and chanting slogans against the army, accusing them of targeting Pashtuns.

Govardhan Dange, a farmer in Chandrapur, bravely fought off a tiger that attacked him while irrigating his field. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, he managed to escape by climbing into a well and calling for help. He is now recovering in a rural hospital.

Maha man, 55, kills leopard to save dog

Gamini, a South African female cheetah, and her four cubs were released into Kuno National Park, adding to the 17 cheetahs now in the wild, including 11 Indian-born cubs. With tourists receiving an improved opportunity to spot cheetahs on safari, MP CM Mohan Yadav highlighted this milestone in the cheetah reintroduction project.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Indian industry to support the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which targets providing internships to one crore youth over five years. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between industry expectations and youth skills, particularly in tier-II and -III cities, offering financial assistance to interns.

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has been honored with the 2025 Holberg Prize for her influential work in literary theory and philosophy. She has made significant contributions to fields such as comparative literature, translation, postcolonial studies, political philosophy, and feminist theory.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board led a demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, joined by MPs from several opposition parties in New Delhi. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi cautioned NDA allies against supporting the bill, while opposition members claimed it was unconstitutional and divisive.

An eyewitness from Hansapuri described the chaos caused by a masked group. "A team came here, their faces were hidden with scarves. They had sharp weapons, stickers, and bottles in their hands. They started the ruckus, vandalized shops, and pelted stones. They also torched vehicles," the eyewitness said.