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Narges Mohammadi, a fearless Iranian activist honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless fight for justice, is currently in precarious health and remains apart from her beloved children. After being released on bail due to her deteriorating condition, she reflects on years behind bars for her staunch opposition to the death penalty and compulsory hijab laws.

As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.

Khaki Shah Warsi, a Sufi preacher and follower of Haji Waris Ali Shah, has passed away at the age of 85 after a prolonged illness. He underwent open-heart surgery, which was successful, but he developed complications post-surgery. Warsi was known for propagating the teachings of Haji Waris Ali Shah, promoting communal harmony and love. He will be remembered for his virtues, morality, and work for mankind. Warsi's passing is considered a significant loss for society.

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir has met the Saudi defence minister to explore joint steps to counter Iranian strikes under their September 2025 mutual security pact. But why is it easier said than done?

: In this age of politically induced communal conflict in the name of ‘love jihad’, the followers of Haji Waris Ali Shah are continuing to spread the message of love.

The Holi celebrations at ‘Dewa Sharif’, the dargah of 18th century Sufi saint, Haji Waris Ali Shah, in Dewa town of Barabanki are unique in many ways as both Hindus and Muslims celebrate the festival of colours in harmony and play with rose petals, other flowers, ‘abeer’ and ‘gulal’ .

In line with the age-old tradition, Holi was celebrated at the dargah of 19th century Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah in Dewa town of Barabanki district, 25 kilometres from state capital Lucknow, by scores of Hindus and Muslims who showered each other with flower petals, abeer and gulal, on Wednesday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's reported death in US-Israeli strikes has created a leadership vacuum in Iran, with his son Mojtaba emerging as a potential successor. Mojtaba, an influential but opaque figure with strong ties to the IRGC, faces constitutional hurdles to the top post.

A week into the US-Israeli war against Iran, President Trump faces escalating military, economic, and political risks as the conflict widens regionally. Despite early battlefield gains and the killing of Iran's supreme leader, the operation's unclear endgame and potential for prolonged engagement raise concerns about global stability and domestic political fallout.

Managers, owners and principals of two madrassas in Sant Kabir Nagar and two former district minority officers embroiled in the 2014-17 scholarship scam were booked by the vigilance establishment on Sunday.

A woman in Shahjahanpur allegedly poisoned 35 pigeons owned by her neighbour as she suspected him of having "kidnapped" her cat that has been missing since December last year.

LUCKNOW: A group clash between a gram pradhan and locals ended up in a shootout leaving three persons injured including the Pradhan in Itaunja police circle on Wednesday morning.

The Sept 2025 Saudi-Pak security pact stipulates that an attack on one of them would be treated as an attack on both. But can Islamabad afford to join a military campaign against Iran, ignoring the Shia-Sunni equation at home and amid its own war-like situation with Afghanistan?