political autonomy

After the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed following intense debates, legal disputes have emerged with multiple petitions filed in the Supreme Court claiming the bill is unconstitutional. Petitioners argue the changes infringe upon Muslim minority rights and undermine the autonomy of their religious institutions.

Massive protests erupted in Mumbai and Kolkata as the Muslim community vehemently opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following Friday prayers. Demonstrations also took place in Jaipur, Lucknow, and Srinagar. The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the act's constitutional validity on April 16, with the Centre filing a caveat in anticipation of the legal challenge.

Pakistan's political arena is witnessing a fierce power struggle among the military, Imran Khan, and Shehbaz Sharif's government, further complicated by US foreign policy and the Pakistani diaspora's growing influence. Khan, alleging a US-backed conspiracy, challenges the status quo from prison, while Sharif grapples with economic woes and security threats amidst a legitimacy crisis.

A Republican-led push to dismantle the US Department of Education has gained formal traction with the introduction of the Returning Education to Our States Act. The bill, following Trump’s executive order, aims to devolve federal control to states, erasing decades of centralised oversight and marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s approach to education governance.

Hong Kong's Democratic Party, a prominent pro-democracy voice for over 30 years, faces dissolution under pressure from Beijing. Founded on the hope of a democratic Hong Kong, the party's influence waned after the 2019 protests and subsequent crackdown.

Baba Vanga, the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' continues to intrigue with her prophecies. Predictions for 2025 highlight significant astrological impacts on zodiac signs. Aries faces reflection and change, while Taurus anticipates financial gains. Gemini is poised for personal and professional growth. Leos may experience relationship shifts, and Aquarians will see major changes in home and family life.

The Trump administration’s policies have left educators grappling with uncertainty as public schools and higher education institutions face unprecedented federal scrutiny. From curbing DEI initiatives and slashing education research to undermining academic autonomy, the administration's actions threaten the foundation of public education. As teachers and administrators navigate this ideological battle, the very future of academic integrity hangs in the balance.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it threatens religious harmony and minority rights. He plans to challenge the Bill in the Supreme Court. The DMK's loud opposition to the Bill seems to be a strategic political move ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

Muslim leaders and organizations object to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, asserting it threatens the autonomy of Waqf properties dedicated for religious and charitable purposes. They claim the Bill aims to seize such lands and hampers Muslim religious liberties, labeling it as deceptive and unconstitutional.

A sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration is targeting foreign students across US campuses, using AI surveillance, visa revocations, and ideological screening to punish perceived dissent. Under the banner of combating antisemitism and restoring “order,” the government is pushing universities to police speech, dismantle academic programs, and comply with politically charged demands—or risk devastating funding cuts. International students, once welcomed as scholars, now face detention, deportation, and digital monitoring for mere activism or online expression. What began as policy enforcement has become a full-scale reengineering of academic freedom, immigration norms, and the soul of US higher education.