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Parliament Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025

NEW DELHI, Apr 4: Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha. The Lok S

Chennais residential market recorded 10% year on year growth

According to Knight Frank India, 4,357 units were sold during the first quarter of 2025.New launches also saw an uptick, with 4,576 units introdu

India gets slapped with tariff, others punched

President Trump has announced tariffs on imports, hitting both allies and adversaries. India, labeled a 'worst offender', faces a 27% tariff. Fin

Head of Myanmars military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

The head of Myanmars military government arrived in Thailand in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake t

Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill: 128 in favor, 95 against

New Delhi: The Parliament in the early hours on Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a lengthy and intense discussion in the Raj

Auto wars begin: Canada slaps 25% tariffs on US cars, spares supply chains after Trumps trade war

Canadian PM Mark Carney announced a 25% tariff on US vehicle imports that do not comply with the free trade agreement, with revenue supporting th

Stock Market Live Updates 4 April 2025: Stock to buy today: Kalyan Jewellers India (508.95)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Kalyan Jewellers India has witnessed a considerable sell-off since the beginning of this year. But

Paresh Rawal says Akshay Kumar is 'not selling drugs', lashes out at critics: 'What is your problem if...'

Paresh Rawal defended Akshay Kumar against criticism surrounding his frequent film releases and career decisions.

Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people

The bodies of 14 children and five women were recovered from the school in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City, and the death toll could still r

IMFs Kristalina Georgieva says U.S. tariffs represent significant risk to global outlook

IMF warns sweeping U.S. tariffs pose significant risk to global economy, urges constructive resolution to trade tensions.

Why only 2 countries got spared from Donald Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs?Theyare...

While all US trade partners now face a minimum 10% tariff, some countries have been hit with much higher rates.

Viral video: Man dances to 'Radhe Radhe' inside Delhi metro, internet loves his confidence

The post quickly gained traction, drawing a large number of likes and comments. Many users appreciated his confidence and carefree attitude.

Expert explains why every woman should have flaxseeds everyday

Incorporating flaxseeds into daily diets for improved menstrual and menopausal health.

LSG vs MI IPL 2025 Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, team news, injury updates for Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians

LSG vs MI Dream 11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best Players' list, team news, and injury updates for match 16 between Lucknow Super Giants and

Zeenat Aman recalls 'romancing Amitabh Bachchan' in 'titillating' dress during 'Samunder Mein Naha Ke': 'I had to swallow a...'

Zeenat Aman shared her memory during the shoot of the popular Pukar song. Also, she revealed that it was Amitabh Bachchan's first shoot after the

Meet woman IAS officer, hails from district with lowest literacy rate, cracked UPSC in second attempt, she is from...

IAS officer Radhika Gupta who have become an inspiration for many due to her many struggles which she faced and competed to fulfill her ambition.

Viral Video: Mosquito fails to bite man's wrist after several attempts, netizens joke, 'shame on you'

A video is going viral on social media in which a mosquito sitting on a man's wrist is trying to bite him, but it is unable to do so. Netizens en

Viral video: Delhi metro passenger breaks into impromptu dance while singing 'Radhe Radhe', netizens say...

Convenience and economic factors aside, there's no dearth of entertainment/drama, with viral contents emerging from within the coaches of Delhi m

India News Live Updates: Both communities should take route of dialogue, next meeting to be held in Delhi: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Morning Digest: Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill 2025; RS confirms imposition of Presidents rule in Manipur, next meeting soon, says Amit Shah, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start your day.

Opposition slams assault on Christian priests by vigilantes in police station

According to the Jabalpur Police, the incident took place on March 31 inside the Ranjhi Police Station premises when officers were inquiring abou

Bengalurus Namma Metro: Indias priciest transit

After the fare revision, commuting by Bengalurus Namma Metro has become the most expensive service in the country, with the ticket cost surpassin

Exotic animals seized in Mizoram, three Myanmar nationalsheld

Among the animals recovered at Zokhawthar were African spurred tortoises and Patagonian maras

Home Ministry holds tripartite meeting to resolve issues related to Gorkhas

The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai who assured the participants that the Centre would resolve the

Trump Must Pay $741,000 Legal Bill Over Failed Lawsuit, Rules UK Court

The High Court in London on Thursday ordered US President Donald Trump to pay 625,000 ($741,000) in legal costs after he unsuccessfully sued a fo

CAG report on railways flags issues with ECoR workshop, construction works at CST station in Mumbai

The audit further observed that the projections for coaches due for periodic overhaul (POH) were not realistic and had undergone downward revisio

France's Emmanuel Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified

French President Macron has called for a suspension of investments in the US following President Trump's imposition of new tariffs on imports fro

Parl passes Waqf bill as RS approves it with 128 votes, 95 against

We believe in real service, not lip service: Nadda * Legislation unconstitutional, says Kharge NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Parliament early Friday passed t

Iyer silences critics with blazing 60 as KKR crush SRH by 80 runs

KOLKATA, Apr 3: Venkatesh Iyer answered his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-run

DyCM inaugurates J&K wedding jewellery exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: The 11th edition of J&K wedding jewellery exhibition officially kicked off today under the grace presence o

Compassion in primary healthcare. Heres what it looks like in India

Cases from tribal, rural and urban India show how compassion helps deliver better care, drive responsiveness, and meet the public health needs of

Shah extends visit by a day, will meet BJP MLAs on Apr 6; discuss various issues

Will chair Unified Hqrs, yatra security meetings separately *Several development projects to be dedicated to J&K Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 3: Uni

Godrej Interio launches new collection of office furniture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Targeting 30% growth in its B2B business by FY27, Godrej Interio today expanded its presence in the institu

India, Thailand support free, open, rules-based order in Indo-Pacific: PM

Joint Declaration on strategic partnership signed BANGKOK, Apr 3: India and Thailand today decided to elevate their relations to the level of a s

CS asks for accelerated execution of National Highway Projects

* Reviews draft J&K Hydro Power Policy Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting to assess

Need to link innovation, growth with ethical values of society: LG

Talent pool in J&K getting better opportunities Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed Bharat Shik

128 Ayes, 95 noes, 0 abstentions: Rajya Sabhas 12-hour showdown ends with Waqf (Amendment) Bills passage

Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following heated debates and opposition. The Bill, aimed at increasing transparency in Wa

Why Judges Should Declare Assets And The Curious Reason They Dont Have To

A lightly edited version of this article appeared on News18 here. We must all be shocked at the recent scandal at the Delhi High Court. An accide

Sustainable Green Transport Revolution

The nation is at a crucial juncture in its journey toward a sustainable future, with pollution emerging as one of the countrys most formidable ch

Javed Rana lauds efforts of stakeholders in achieving target under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam

JAMMU, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir has successfully met its ambitious goal of planting 150 lakh seedlings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. Lauding

Registration for lifetime smart cards for free bus travel for women to begin soon

While the department is yet to iron out the details of the scheme, it has been confirmed that the cards will have a lifetime validity and will be

Activists protest against plan to fell trees in Rajasthans Shahbad forest for hydro power project

The memorandum also stated that the hydro power project would make an adverse impact on the movement and well-being of cheetahs brought from Nami

Ensure Timely Performance Analysis

The essence of good governance lies in transparency, timely evaluation, and continuous improvement. However, the prolonged delay in the release o

Rajnath Singh flags off expeditions to Mt. Everest, Mt. Kangchenjunga

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off an Indian Army-led expedition to Mt. Everest, comprising 34 climbers. Ad

Pakistan fined again for slow ODI over-rate in New Zealand

Dubai, Apr 3: Pakistan has been penalized for a slow over-rate against New Zealand in their second one-day international in Hamilton this week. M

India to send Buddha relics of Gujarat to Thailand for exposition

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : India will soon send relics of the Buddha, discovered in Devni Mori in northern Gujarat, to Thailand for an exposition. Prime

Varun fifth, Ravinder sixth in mens 10m air pistol final at shooting World Cup

BUENOS AIRES, Apr 3: Indias Varun Tomar and Ravinder Singh finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the mens 10m air pistol final at the season

India in safe hands, peoples mandate is with govt: MoS IT Jitin Prasada

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : Union Minister Jitin Prasada on Thursday affirmed Indias readiness to reform, perform, and transform via its startup ecosystem

Waqf Bill-2025 to bring transparency, ensure proper management of Waqf property: Nadda

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : Union Minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday said the basic objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 is to bring

No funds released under VGF Scheme in FY25 as no BESS project achieved financial closure: Govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : No amount was released under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems in FY25 as none of the

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flags unitary polity, says Centre tightening grip on educational institutions

Many Opposition-ruled States at the receiving end of arbitrary action by Governors; State governments provide substantial funds to the centres of

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NDA's new 'secular' entrants, NCP and JDS, support waqf bill

Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate on the waqf bill, with NCP's Praful Patel and JDS's HD Deve Gowda supporting it and criticizing Congress for its

Rahul Gandhi says China has grabbed 4,000 sqkm, Anurag Thakur hits back

Rahul Gandhi criticized the government in Lok Sabha for allegedly losing 4,000 sq km of territory to China and questioned the measures against US

Rajya Sabha confirms imposition of President's rule in Manipur

Next meeting of Manipurs two warring communities to be held in Delhi soon, says Home Minister Shah in Rajya Sabha.

Waqf bill seeks to complete unfinished tasks of previous governments: Kiren Rijiju

Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju refuted the opposition's claims about the new waqf law being anti-Muslim. He emphasized that the legislati

US Stocks Plunge After Tariff Move, S&P 500 Sees Biggest Decline Since 2020

US stocks plunged Thursday as traders reacted to Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement a day earlier, with the broad-based S&P 500 recordin

WB jobs-for-cash scam: Stds 9-12 to be hit in government-aided schools

We've food apps, China has AI, EV: Piyush Goyal's startup reality check

Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the disparity between Indian and Chinese startups, emphasizing that while Indian startups focus on food d

Thai epic based on Ramayana staged for PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand highlighted India's cultural influence through the Ramakien, Thailand's version of the Ramayana. Thai PM pre

WB job scam: Cancer survivor is sole teacher to keep job

Soma Das, a cancer survivor, remains distressed despite retaining her teaching job due to humanitarian grounds. She sympathizes with other teache

India, Thailand boost strategic ties with focus on Asean unity

India and Thailand have strengthened their relationship, forming a strategic partnership to address security and economic concerns in the Indo-Pa

Chiles President in India

By Dr. D.K. Giri (Prof. NIIS Group of Institutions, Odisha) The practice in the media and political circles is creating a buzz and excitement whe

Trump tariffs trigger tremors: How India plans to navigate the 27% trade shock

US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs up to 99% on trading partners, with India facing a 27% reciprocal levy from April 9. The tariffs aim to

Will AIADMK Once Again Ally With BJP In Tamil Nadu

By Sushil Kutty Speculation is the most common pick-up from the English dictionary. If you dont know whats happening, speculation comes into play

Rivals train guns on Mamata after SC order

Now, no fee for updating PPF nominees: FM

Venkatesh Iyer silences critics with blazing 60 as KKR crush SRH

Kolkata, April 3: Venkatesh Iyer answered his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-r

EPFO removes two more claim settlement requirements

The Union Labour Ministry says that by removing the requirement of uploading an image of a cheque, around six crore members will benefit; the mov

Trumps sweeping tariffs jolt global economy, triggering backlash and talks

China condemned the move as bullying, while France pushed for taxes on US tech giants as a countermeasure.

Lok Sabha adopts resolution on Manipur well past 1am Thursday

The House confirmed the imposition of President's rule in Manipur after the situation saw no deaths in the past four months. Home minister Amit S

Spotlight on Rohit, Pant as Mumbai take on Lucknow

Lucknow, April 3: Two stalwarts of Indian cricket Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians

Kristianrangko chadrapaniko Tura MP jegala

SHILLONG: India asongni dingtang dingtang biaprango Kristianrangko chadrapanirang batoroenganiko Tura MP Saleng Sangma mejalo aganaha. Reanggipa

Lets not judge Rohit on a couple of low scores: MI coach Pollard

Lucknow, April 3: Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard on Thursday played down the chats surrounding Rohit Sharmas lukewarm start to IPL 2

Kane Williamson lauds Siraj s incredible show vs Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 3: New Zealand great Kane Williamson hailed Mohammad Sirajs outstanding bowling performance against his former franchise Royal C

Myanmar quake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies recovered

Bangkok, April 3: The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as search and rescue teams

Pilot killed in Gujarat Jaguar crash had got engaged just 10 days ago

Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav, who died in an IAF Jaguar crash in Gujarat, had been engaged just 10 days prior and was set to marry in Novemb

260 on London-Mumbai flight stranded in Turkiye since Wednesday

Over 260 passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stranded at Turkiye's Diyarbakr airport for the past 24 hours due

Tyeb Mehta's bull run continues: 2nd priciest Indian painting at 61.8cr

Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' sold for Rs 61.8 crore, marking it the second most expensive Indian painting at auction globally. The sale at Saffron

Parliament clears Waqf Amendment Bill

Rajya Sabha saw over 14-hour debate ending past 2:30 am on Friday morning, with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against it.

After cash pile row, Supreme Court judges resolve to post assets, liabilities online

Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at

Pentagon To Probe Trump Aide's Use Of Signal App For Yemen Chat Leak Case

The Acting Inspector General (IG) of the US Department of Defence (Pentagon) will probe Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's use of Signal in a gr

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale trailer heartfelt goodbye to British drama

Focus Features presented an emotional first look at the trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at CinemaCon, marking the final installment i

In counter to Yunus's remark, PM Modi says Northeast integral to Bimstec

PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's Northeast as crucial for the Bimstec region during the summit in Thailand. There's a planned bilateral meeti

Waqf Bill Passed By Rajya Sabha With 128 Votes For, 95 Against

The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate.

Akshay battles for justice on Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Kesari Chapter 2 trailer

Actors Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday, unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Kesari Chapter 2 in the national capital on Thursday, offering a

Supreme Court quashes 'tainted' selection of 25,752 Bengal school staff

Supreme Court has affirmed Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the 2016 recruitment of more than 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff in W

SFIO charges Kerala CM's daughter with corporate fraud

Mickey 17: How to watch at home online? Check out digital purchase, 4K UHD, blu-ray and DVD release date

The sci-fi film Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho, is set for digital release on April 8, followed by a physical release on May 13. The movie,