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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
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
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
The commerce ministry said that it is also studying the opportunities that may arise due to this new development in the US trade policy
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.`
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.
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
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
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Along with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Rijiju also moved the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha
The bill was passed after amendments made by the opposition members were negatived. The House sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation.
Additionally, starting April 9, countries with the largest trade deficits with the US will face higher, individualised tariffs.
Trump`s announcement came while he addressed the Make America Wealthy Again Event.
He highlighted that India`s North Eastern region lies at the heart of BIMSTEC due to its geographical location.
According to the Bill, trusts created by Muslims under any law will no longer be considered Waqf
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
Earlier on March 26, the investigative agency also conducted a 14-hour search at the residence of the former CM
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.
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.
His marathon speech is a protest against actions taken by President Donald Trumps administration
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.
Many Palestinians who have been displaced several times forced to flee again
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
Nothing, though, is as brazen as these gigolo advertisements pasted in prominent locations.
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
BJP MLA Suresh Dhas also demanded that the accused in the case be shifted to jails in other districts
Gadkari, while addressing a book launch event, stated that there are many misconceptions about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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
The explosion took place at approximately 9.45 am in an industrial zone near Deesa, about 30 km from the Banaskantha district headquarters
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
The deceased was hit by the car while he was on his morning walk in Undri area of Pune, the police said
The price hike is part of NHAI`s annual revision, they said
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
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
The operation to seize the narcotics was launched after the Navy received inputs on March 31 on suspicious movements of some vessels, they said
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
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
The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency
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
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
A bus of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a Bolero on the Khamgaon-Shegaon highway, a police official said
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.
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
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