Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched an Urdu book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses. The NCPUL initiative aims to promote linguistic inclusion and wider access to key national visions.
Hyderabad's Maulana Azad National Urdu University faces a land dispute with the Telangana government over 50 acres. The university refutes claims of non-utilisation, citing future expansion plans. Read the full story.
Telangana government serves notice to Maulana Azad National Urdu University for 30 acres of unused land. BJP and BRS criticize the move as politically motivated. Details inside.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan releases 'Khutbat-e-Modi', a book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses from 2014-2025 in Urdu. A step for linguistic inclusion & connecting with masses.
Urdu newspapers slam BJP's Vijayvargiya for Indore water contamination deaths, demand probe into 'candidate chori' in Maharashtra civic polls. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Tarana Husain Khan's new book uncovers the forgotten life of the courtesan who inspired poet Dagh Dehlvi. Discover the hidden history of Lucknow's cultural zenith.
Surat's municipal schools have cancelled the Jan 1 holiday for 2026, replacing it with Rath Yatra. Two separate leave lists issued for Urdu-medium and other schools. Get the full details here.
Get ready for New Year 2026 with our ultimate guide! Find heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, beautiful rangoli designs, and creative shayari to share with loved ones. Celebrate the fresh start in style!
Urdu dailies Siasat and Munsif analyze Digvijaya Singh's controversial RSS praise, a key court ruling in the Akhlaq lynching case, and Tarique Rahman's political homecoming in Bangladesh. Get the full analysis.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful New Year's message in Hindi and Urdu, urging global unity and hope for 2024. Read the full story.
Bangladesh's journey from its 1971 liberation, sparked by language rights, to the 2025 political crisis marked by violence and minority attacks. Explore the historical parallels and current challenges.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti lost her cool at a journalist who asked her to speak in Urdu. She defended Kashmiri, drew parallels with lynchings in Bangladesh, and called for safety of Kashmiris. Read the full report.
As Jashn-e-Rekhta enters its 10th year, its massive growth to over 100,000 attendees collides with criticism over tiered tickets and commercialism. Can the Urdu festival scale without losing its soul? Read the full analysis.
Y8, a major online gaming platform, adds Farsi, Urdu, and Ukrainian to its multilingual support, now covering 32 languages. This strategic move aims to tap into new user markets and enhance accessibility for millions of gamers worldwide.
Hyderabad-based actor-director Mohammad Ali Baig's Urdu play 'Sunset...Sunrise' deeply resonated with audiences at Kolkata's ICCR, highlighting universal family themes and challenging stereotypes about vernacular theatre.
Urdu poet Wasim Barelvi captivated a Diwali-like crowd in Lucknow, defining shayari as a journey between words and emotion. Read about his profound musings at the Repertwahr festival's finale.
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
A play at Jashn-e-Rekhta unveils the remarkable story of Urdu writer Razia Sajjad Zaheer and her husband Sajjad Zaheer, highlighting her literary achievements and their progressive partnership. Discover this hidden chapter of Indian literary history.
Urdu dailies highlight the Election Commission's SIR controversy, BLO fatalities, a Hindu neighbour's land gift in Jammu, and Karnataka's CM transition. Read the full analysis.
Poet Chandra Prakash Verma advised young writers in Lucknow to use simple language and focus on shared emotions. Discover how to make your poetry resonate with a wider audience today!
Read our review of Gustaakh Ishq starring Vijay Varma and Naseeruddin Shah. This film is a beautiful journey into the world of poetry and love. Discover the magic!
Telangana Waqf Board's land digitization faces major roadblock as crucial Nizam-era documents remain locked in CCLA's Urdu record room for 5 years, affecting prime land cases worth thousands of crores.
The fifth Koshala literary festival session 'Poetic Whispers' showcased Lucknow's cultural heritage through ghazals and shayaris, featuring prominent poets and scholars who brought the city's emotions to life.
Rapper Badshah paid a heartfelt tribute to the late legend Dharmendra on Indian Idol 16. Read about the emotional moment and Hema Malini's touching note.
BJP candidates in Uran civic polls used Urdu pamphlets, sparking accusations of opportunism after the party protested an Urdu Learning Centre. Read about the political controversy.
Delhi Police intensifies investigation against Al-Falah University chairman for alleged fraudulent practices. Multiple FIRs filed as authorities tighten legal noose.
A revived dastangoi performance of Tagore's Ghare Baire in Pune explores nationalism, gender dynamics, and social divisions. Witness this powerful Urdu storytelling art form on November 23.
Karnataka government transforms 100 Urdu medium schools into Karnataka Public Schools with bilingual instruction, enhancing educational quality and opportunities for Urdu-speaking students.
JCB award-winning Urdu author Khalid Jawed to discuss 'The Book of Death' in Chandigarh, challenging perceptions about Urdu literature and calling for ecosystem reset.
Maharashtra ATS conducts searches at Mumbra Urdu teacher's residence in ISIS recruitment investigation. Multiple electronic devices seized during operation.