When India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modis message was direct: AI for All. He argued that artificial intelligence must benefit everyone, not just those with power and access. The summit became a stage for India to assert its role in global tech governance, not merely as a user of technology [] The post Democracy, Data and Dignity: Indias AI Moment After the G20 appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

Since January 2025, authorities in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand have sealed more than 200 madrassas as part of a state-led crackdown on unregistered religious schools. The government claims these institutions were operating without registration and in violation of guidelines set by the states Madrasa Board. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also ordered [] The post Targeting Minority Education: Uttarakhands Madrassa Crackdown Framed as Taalim Jihad appeared first on BeyondHeadli

BRICS is a small group, and its fading fast, U.S. President Donald Trump recently mocked on the campaign trail. But is the bloc truly losing relevanceor simply struggling to redefine its role in an increasingly fractured world? The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio offered a critical moment for unity and leadership from the Global South. [] The post BRICS and the Limits of Southern Solidarity appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

A journalist friend called me recently to discuss a story on the Haj. His central question was straightforward: why should the government spend public money on a religious pilgrimage? He noted that the Ministry of Minority Affairs has a dedicated Haj Section, and claimed that large sumsrunning into lakhs and even croresare spent on facilitating [] The post The Truth About Haj and Government Funding: A Manufactured Controversy appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

This is the fourth interview in our BeyondHeadlines Waqf Interview Series. Todays conversation is with Saleem Mulla, a dedicated Waqf activist based in Pune, India, who has been working at the grassroots level to protect and promote Waqf properties. Mr. Mulla is the president of the Waqf Liberation and Protection Task Force, which he founded [] The post Gen Z Muslims, Rise Up! Save Waqf from Exploitation & Mismanagement appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

This is the third interview in our BeyondHeadlines Waqf Interview Series. In todays issue, we spoke with Akramul Jabbar Khan, a retired Chief Commissioner of Income Tax based in Pune, India, who now serves as the Mutawalli (trustee) of the Alamgiri Masjid Waqf Trust in Pune with approximately 500 crore worth urban propertywhich the committee [] The post Waqf at Risk: Why the Better-Off Must Step Up to Stop the Loot of an Invaluable and Sacred Legacy appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

This is the second interview in our BeyondHeadlines Waqf Interview Series. In todays issue, we spoke with Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui, a seasoned journalist and political analyst currently based in the Gulf. Originally from Hyderabad, India, Dr. Ahmed brings over three decades of experience in journalism, including 30 years of dedicated reporting on Waqf issues. [] The post PM Modi Pursuing Economic Genocide of Indian Muslims with Waqf (Amendment) Act appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

The recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025officially titled the United Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act (UMEED)has ignited significant controversy across India. The government insists the reform is designed to modernize the Waqf system, minimize legal disputes, and increase administrative efficiency. Critics, however, argue it undermines religious freedoms and erodes constitutional protections. The legislation [] The post Waqf Under Siege: Our Leaders Failed UsNow