Devanshi Batra

New Delhi: As the national capital goes to polls on May 25, the sixth phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a public in northeast Delhi on May 18, repeating the rhetoric of the Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratistha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya and INDIA alliance’s manifesto being being inspired by the Muslim League.

The massive fire, which broke out at Newborn Baby Care Hospital at Vivek Vihar, exposes several lapses — non-registration, no NOC, single narrow exit, congested space, alleged illegal oxygen refilling, etc.

BJP's celebrations on a bulldozer, in Lucknow. | Picture: PTI

New Delhi: In a poignant lament, 60-year-old Sayyad Tasneef Hussain spoke softly, his voice laden with grief that has settled deep within his heart over time. “Chashm-o chiragh to hai kisi aur ke liye, apne naseeb mai hai andhere likhe hue (eye and lamp are for someone else, in my fate, darkness is inscribed),” he said, recalling the sher-o-shayari sessions he once shared with his beloved daughter — Gulfishan Fatima.

New Delhi: On a tranquil Sunday morning, Zakir Ali Tyagi, an independent journalist, was roused from slumber by the persistent ringing of his phone — a fellow journalist extending congratulations for a newly lodged FIR against him. This was not an unfamiliar scenario for Ali; in fact, such incidents had become so commonplace that his colleagues now greeted them with congratulations rather than expressions of concern.

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Centre recently tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Parliament, igniting a significant controversy. The proposed amendments have faced strong opposition from the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), Muslim leaders and Opposition parties, who argue that the bill threatens the autonomy and rights of Waqf properties — Islamic charitable endowments — across the country and unfairly targets the Muslim community. However, some believe that the amendments are long overdue.

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New Delhi: The approval of the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ by the Central Cabinet has attracted sharp criticism from Opposition parties, social scientists and academics who view it as a tool to undermine political dynamics and issues of individual states, making them subordinate to national concerns, which goes against the federal spirit of the Indian Union. They fear that the exercise can potentially alter how elections are conducted in the country.

New Delhi: Abhinav Arora, a spiritual content creator from Delhi, became the center of a controversy recently. Claiming that his spiritual journey began at the age of three, Arora has emerged as one of the youngest spiritual orators in India, often sharing posts that feature him with political figures, celebrities and Bollywood stars, showcasing his growing influence. With over 950k followers on Instagram, this self-proclaimed spiritual preacher has garnered widespread admiration for his wisdom, which seems unusual for someone of his age.

New Delhi: Why does it feel like we are more alone than ever in a world where we are constantly plugged in? Despite the promise of digital connectivity, a loneliness epidemic is quietly sweeping across the globe. The pressures of modern life, combined with the isolation of the pandemic, have left many struggling to find true human connection. As we navigate this new era of work, family and social dynamics, the growing sense of disconnection is not just a personal challenge: it is a societal crisis that demands urgent attention.