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Asad Ashraf

New Delhi, Southern Asia

Principal Correspondent at The Federal

Founder at Karvaan India

@Karvaanindia | Words @Outlookindia @WION @Tehelka @Frontline_India @DNA @Aljazeera @ABC news | More at https://t.co/EhVtadu2Ga

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  • 1 month ago | thefederal.com | Asad Ashraf

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has solidified its dominance over Delhi’s civic governance, with Raja Iqbal Singh elected Mayor and Jai Bhagwan Yadav elected Deputy Mayor. The sweeping victory, securing 133 of 142 votes, fulfils the BJP’s ambitious “triple engine” vision, aligning the Centre, Delhi state and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) under its leadership.

  • 2 months ago | thefederal.com | Aranya Shankar |Asad Ashraf

    Panic has gripped Kashmiri students studying outside their home state in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with right-wing outfits issuing threats, landlords asking for homes to be vacated, and locals demonising the Kashmiri Muslim community in various parts of the country.

  • 2 months ago | thefederal.com | Asad Ashraf

    The narrative surrounding power cuts is a complex mosaic in Delhi, with some neighbourhoods enduring hours-long blackouts while others enjoy uninterrupted electricity, sparking debates over the issue’s true scope. Areas such as Sangam Vihar, Burari, Nangloi, and Kondli report disruptions, while Kalkaji and Janakpuri experience stable power, highlighting a city of stark contrasts.

  • 2 months ago | thefederal.com | Asad Ashraf

    As Gaza reels under what he calls a “textbook genocide”, Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Mohammad A. Abu Shawesh says the region faces not just destruction, but a systematic erasure. In an exclusive interview with The Federal, the ambassador reflects on India’s diplomatic stance, the crisis in Gaza, and the shifting global alliances shaping Palestine’s future. He also opens up about the deep personal toll of representing his people while his own family is under siege in Gaza.

  • 2 months ago | thefederal.com | Asad Ashraf

    The aggressive counter-strike that a united Opposition launched against the Centre’s controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament last week had a surprise participant.

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In my second podcast @rajkumarbhatisp of the Samajwadi Party, we explore his personal journey into politics, the party's engagement with Muslim leaders, and its approach to the PDA narrative. #Samajwadiparty #BJP https://t.co/o5ONMFcMzq