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One injured after iron shed collapses in Pune amid heavy rainfall

The civic body reported that an iron shed collapsed at a construction site near Balewadi and Bharati Vidyapeeth School, injuring one person and damaging several vehicles. Four Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) fire engines reached the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident

3 Apr 2025 9:47 pm
India-Thailand support free, inclusive, rules-based order in Indo-Pacific: Modi

PM Modi made the remarks at a joint press event with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra after holding delegation-level talks during which they held extensive discussions on various areas of bilateral cooperation

3 Apr 2025 8:28 pm
Mild tremor in Solapur; no casualty

The tremor was recorded at 11.22 am, with its epicentre at a depth of 5 km near Sangola in the district, located in south west Maharashtra, according to the officials

3 Apr 2025 4:43 pm
Govt carefully examining implications of US reciprocal tariffs on India

The commerce ministry said that it is also studying the opportunities that may arise due to this new development in the US trade policy

3 Apr 2025 4:02 pm
Supreme Court refuses to relax ban on firecrackers

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said a large section of the population worked on streets and was the worst affected by pollution

3 Apr 2025 3:53 pm
Citizens in Latur district collect Rs 21 lakh for Deshmukh`s family

The money was handed over to Deshmukh`s family by Ausa MLA Abhimanyu Pawar on Wednesday. Earlier, the legislator had appealed to the people from his constituency to extend support to the family

3 Apr 2025 2:50 pm
Punjab Police nabs woman cop with 17.70 gm heroin

Acting on a tip-off, police along with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) intercepted constable Amandeep Kaur`s SUV near the Badal flyover in Bathinda on Wednesday evening, the police said

3 Apr 2025 2:40 pm
Govt tables Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha after Lok Sabha approval

Appealing to Congress and allies to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rijiju said that all the recommendations given by previous committees have been incorporated into the newly amended bill.

3 Apr 2025 2:34 pm
Tariffs imposed by US will `completely devastate` Indian economy: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi said foreign policy is about managing the external countries and pointed out that on one hand, you have given China 4,000 sq km of our land, and on the other hand our ally US has suddenly decided to impose tariffs on us

3 Apr 2025 2:10 pm
Waqf Amendment Bill: NDA is trying to divide this country, says Congress MP

Earlier on Thursday, Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP), launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Union Government. In her speech she said that Waqf bill is a brazen assault on the Constitution and is BJP`s strategy to keep society in a state of permanent polarisation.

3 Apr 2025 1:29 pm
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin protests Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it an attack

Stalin argued that the bill, despite facing widespread opposition, was passed at 2 AM with the support of alliance parties, calling it an `attack on Indian democracy.`

3 Apr 2025 12:53 pm
Waqf Amendment Bill: Social justice wins, says BJP`s Shehzad Poonawalla

In a video statement, Ponnawalla expressed his approval of the decision, stating, After more than 13 hours of discussion, the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha... I welcome it... Waqf will no longer be able to claim whatever it wants... Social justice has won today.

3 Apr 2025 12:17 pm
Revolutionary bill...: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Waqf Amendment Bill

Earlier, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate during which members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while the BJP and its allies strongly supported it

3 Apr 2025 11:44 am
Donald Trump`s full reciprocal tariffs list: Impacted countries and tariff rates

Following his announcement of sweeping tariffs worldwide, US President Donald Trump said that a 10 per cent tariff will be imposed on all countries, effective April 5

3 Apr 2025 11:31 am
Mid-Day Top News: How trafficking gang beat security system and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today

3 Apr 2025 10:03 am
Waqf (Amendment) Bill is weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims: Rahul Gandhi

Along with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Rijiju also moved the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha

3 Apr 2025 8:38 am
Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after marathon, heated debate

The bill was passed after amendments made by the opposition members were negatived. The House sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation.

3 Apr 2025 8:36 am
Donald Trump announces 10 per cent tariff on all countries, effective April 5

Additionally, starting April 9, countries with the largest trade deficits with the US will face higher, individualised tariffs.

3 Apr 2025 8:31 am
You are not treating us right: Donald Trump announces 26 pc tariffs on India

Trump`s announcement came while he addressed the Make America Wealthy Again Event.

3 Apr 2025 8:28 am
PM Modi leaves for visits to Thailand, Sri Lanka

He highlighted that India`s North Eastern region lies at the heart of BIMSTEC due to its geographical location.

3 Apr 2025 8:25 am
Centre vs Oppn: Contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled in Lok Sabha

According to the Bill, trusts created by Muslims under any law will no longer be considered Waqf

3 Apr 2025 8:23 am
Indian Army retaliates to Pakistan firing along LoC

While the Indian Army made no mention of any casualty on the Pakistan side, the sources said five enemy soldiers were injured in the explosion and the subsequent firing between the two sides

3 Apr 2025 8:22 am
CBI names Bhupesh Baghel as accused in FIR in Mahadev betting app case

Earlier on March 26, the investigative agency also conducted a 14-hour search at the residence of the former CM

3 Apr 2025 8:21 am
Chinese military veterans to teach at Tibetan schools

This action intends to cultivate loyalty toward the Chinese government from an early age, a strategy that experts suggest indicates a heightened effort by Beijing to assimilate and diminish Tibetan identity, as noted by RFA.

3 Apr 2025 8:19 am
110-year-old lemon part of MI5 exhibition

Compact spy cameras, microdots in a talcum powder tin and a briefcase abandoned by fleeing Soviet spy Guy Burgess are also part of the show at Britains National Archives, charting the history of a secretive agency.

3 Apr 2025 8:19 am
US: Record set for longest Senate speech

His marathon speech is a protest against actions taken by President Donald Trumps administration

3 Apr 2025 8:16 am
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen heads for Greenland visit

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after US Vice President JD Vance visited a US air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.

3 Apr 2025 8:15 am
Israeli offensive to seize large areas of Gaza Strip

Many Palestinians who have been displaced several times forced to flee again

3 Apr 2025 8:14 am
An unhealthy early retirement

Plan to retire the Pataudi Trophy that India and England play for in UK-hosted Tests is nothing short of cricketing blasphemy; move will prove highly disrespectful to the late India captains IAK and MAK

3 Apr 2025 6:50 am
Posters advertising sex services cannot be tolerated

Nothing, though, is as brazen as these gigolo advertisements pasted in prominent locations.

3 Apr 2025 6:50 am
Man gets 2-year jail term for threat call to harm PM Modi, CM Yogi

A Mumbai court sentenced a man to two years in jail for falsely claiming Dawood Ibrahim offered him money to kill PM Modi and CM Yogi, rejecting his plea of mental instability

2 Apr 2025 10:50 pm
Sarpanch murder: Accused given AC room, special food in jail, claims BJP MLA

BJP MLA Suresh Dhas also demanded that the accused in the case be shifted to jails in other districts

2 Apr 2025 10:36 pm
Shivaji Maharaj was 100 per cent secular ruler: Gadkari

Gadkari, while addressing a book launch event, stated that there are many misconceptions about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

2 Apr 2025 9:54 pm
Fadnavis, Shinde back Waqf bill; Cong says govt wants to give away land

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde back the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating the progressive benefits for the Muslim community

2 Apr 2025 8:44 pm
Gujarat warehouse blast: Aluminium powder identified as cause of explosion

The explosion took place at approximately 9.45 am in an industrial zone near Deesa, about 30 km from the Banaskantha district headquarters

2 Apr 2025 6:01 pm
Two women Naxals killed in encounter with forces in MP

The fierce confrontation between Naxal and Hawk forces occurred forest area under the jurisdiction of the Bichhiya police station in the district on the morning of Wednesday

2 Apr 2025 5:39 pm
Driver held day after 49-year-old man dies in accident

The deceased was hit by the car while he was on his morning walk in Undri area of Pune, the police said

2 Apr 2025 4:29 pm
NHAI increases toll rates by 4-5 pc with effect from April 1

The price hike is part of NHAI`s annual revision, they said

2 Apr 2025 3:51 pm
Stay away from anti-social elements: Ajit Pawar advises NCP workers in Beed

A lesson will be taught to gangs that dominate the fly-ash collection business near thermal power stations as well as sand and land mafia in Beed, Ajit Pawar said

2 Apr 2025 2:09 pm
Israeli defence minister says military expanding operation in Gaza

Katz called on Gaza residents to expel Hamas and return all hostages. The militant group still holds 59 captives, of whom 24 are believed to still be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals

2 Apr 2025 2:02 pm
Indian Navy seizes 2,500 kg narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean

The operation to seize the narcotics was launched after the Navy received inputs on March 31 on suspicious movements of some vessels, they said

2 Apr 2025 2:01 pm
Kuki groups set up three pre-conditions ahead of April 5 talks in Delhi

Kuki Zo Council (KZC) chairman Henlianthang Thanglet said the three conditions were set up during a consultation meet organised at Kangpokpi by the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) on Tuesday

2 Apr 2025 1:51 pm
Indian Army retaliates after Pakistan violates ceasefire at the Indian side

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement by firing at Indian positions across the Line of Control (LoC) in the KG Sector, Poonch, on Tuesday

2 Apr 2025 1:46 pm
Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha for consideration and passage

The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency

2 Apr 2025 1:27 pm
Rahul Gandhi discusses Congress Party`s stance on Waqf Bill with LS MPs

The meeting was attended by Gaurav Gogoi, the Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, K Suresh, and several other leaders. The discussion focused on strategizing how to effectively present the Congress Party`s stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill

2 Apr 2025 12:56 pm
GOP senators press forward with Trumps tax cuts package, deferring key decision

Senate Republicans are moving forward with Donald Trumps tax cuts plan, despite deferring major decisions on costs and funding. The bill, expected to trigger intense debates, faces opposition from Democrats, who call it a giveaway to the wealthy

2 Apr 2025 12:22 pm
Maharashtra: Five killed in bus-SUV collision in Buldhana

A bus of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a Bolero on the Khamgaon-Shegaon highway, a police official said

2 Apr 2025 12:14 pm
Sanjay Raut criticises Waqf Bill, says BJP wants to create chaos in Parliament

This is all being done keeping Bihar elections in mind as Hindus and Muslims all live there in Bihar. Nitish Kumar has weakened physically and mentally. BJP is trying to swallow the whole part of Nitish Kumar and rule Bihar on its own, Raut said.

2 Apr 2025 12:05 pm
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be tabled in Lok Sabha amidst political divide

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha today, with both the ruling BJP-led NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc preparing for an intense debate. The bill seeks to improve the regulation and management of Waqf properties

2 Apr 2025 11:47 am
Mohsin Raza calls Waqf Amendment Bill the biggest Eidi, thanks PM Modi

The BJP leader appealed to the opposition to support the bill for the benefit of weaker sections of the Muslim community saying that these communities have contributed to their rise to power through their votes

2 Apr 2025 11:04 am