Board highlights Azmet Jah's appointment lacked mandatory newspaper notification under Waqf Act to invite objections. He & his family risk losing control of institutions under committee.
The united Opposition came down heavily on the Centre, alleging that the Waqf Bill had been introduced with an eye on the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Tabling of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill in Parliament on 21 December created panic among Muslims. Counselling, announcements at Friday prayers to allay fears.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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