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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly defended the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. He claimed that the Congress-led UPA government would have handed over Parliament and airport lands to waqf if BJP hadn’t come to power in 2014. He credited PM Modi for preventing a “parliament takeover by waqf,” as opposition members protested and […]
In a major ceasefire violation, the Pak Army intruded into J&K’s Poonch district, triggering a mine blast and unprovoked firing in Krishna Ghati on April 1. The Indian Army retaliated effectively, with no casualties reported. The situation is under control. India stressed the need to uphold the 2021 ceasefire agreement for peace along the LoC.
It is known that the Waqf Board Amendment Bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha this afternoon. As part of the NDA alliance, all BJP allies are likely to support the bill. Among the supporting parties are Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, Nitish Kumar’s JDU, Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, and several others.
Five people were killed in a fatal crash on Maharashtra’s Khamgaon-Shegaon highway when an MSRTC bus collided with a Bolero SUV in Buldhana. Moments later, a private bus rammed into both vehicles. Rescue teams were working to free the private bus driver from the wrecked cabin as authorities continued relief efforts, police said.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 76146.28, down at 121.77 points or 0.16%, and the Nifty was at 23192.60, down at 26.90 points or 0.12%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.69 against the dollar.
China has launched new military drills in the Taiwan Strait, focusing on blockade, control, and precision strikes. The exercises follow a day after China surrounded Taiwan with army, navy, air, and rocket forces. Tensions have risen since Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, with U.S. support for Taiwan intensifying Beijing’s concerns.
To counter Pakistan and Turkey’s influence in the Mediterranean, India’s Air Force is participating in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece. The exercise, featuring Su-30 MKI jets and other aircraft, involves 15 nations and runs until April 11. This strengthens India’s defense ties with Greece amid growing tensions in the region.
A Mohali court sentenced Christian preacher Bajinder Singh to life in prison for a 2018 rape case. The victim alleged he exploited her under the pretext of taking her abroad and filmed obscene videos. Singh, known for miracle healing claims, was found guilty on March 28. Five others were also booked. The verdict was pronounced […]
Ahead of the Waqf Amendment Bill’s tabling in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, Janata Dal United (JDU), led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, has expressed caution. The party plans to review the bill thoroughly before deciding its stance. Opposition parties, along with Muslim groups, oppose the bill, calling it unconstitutional. JDU seeks removal of retroactive provisions.
A tense atmosphere prevailed at Hyderabad Central University as students, along with leaders from several political parties, staged protests over the Gachibowli land issue. Police detained BJYM, CPI, and CPM leaders who participated in the protest. Meanwhile, students continue their agitation inside the campus.
