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States Heighten Security Measures Ahead of Ram Navami Celebrations
Authorities across multiple states have intensified security protocols in anticipation of the Ram Navami festival. In Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai’s Malad-Malwani area, the Bombay High Court has directed police to ensure strict maintenance of law and order during processions. This directive follows concerns about rallies passing through sensitive areas...
BJD Alters Stance on Waqf Bill, Grants MPs Free Vote
The Biju Janata Dal has reversed its position on the Waqf Bill, 2024, now permitting its Rajya Sabha members to vote according to their conscience. This shift comes a day after the party had declared its opposition to the bill. BJD’s national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP, Dr. Sasmit...
JDU Faces Internal Strife as 4 Leaders Resign Over Waqf Bill
Four leaders from the Janata Dal have tendered their resignations, expressing discontent with the party’s endorsement of the Waqf Bill introduced by the central government. This development poses a potential challenge to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s efforts to consolidate support ahead of the forthcoming Bihar assembly elections. The...
Kolkata Authorities Decline Route for Ram Navami Procession
Kolkata Police have refused permission to the Hindu organisation Anjani Putra Sena for conducting their Ram Navami Shobha Yatra on April 6 along the requested route, citing security concerns and previous violations of court directives. The authorities highlighted that during last year’s procession on April 17, the group breached...
BJP Demands Apology from Sonia Gandhi over Waqf Bill Remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for an apology from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi following her sharp criticism of the Waqf Bill. Gandhi described the bill as a “brazen assault” on the Constitution and accused the BJP of attempting to keep society in a state of “permanent polarisation.” During...
Modi, Yunus Hold Dialogue Amid Strained Relations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus convened their inaugural meeting on the sidelines of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Summit in Bangkok. This dialogue marks a significant attempt to address the escalating tensions that have characterized India-Bangladesh...
Congress Initiates Supreme Court Challenge Against Waqf Bill
The Congress party has announced plans to challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament following extensive debates. AICC General Secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that the party will approach the Supreme Court to contest the bill’s validity, asserting that it represents an assault on...
Kharge Demands Apology from Anurag Thakur Over Defamatory Allegations
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has called for an apology from BJP MP Anurag Thakur following allegations made against him during a Lok Sabha session. Kharge asserted that the claims were unfounded and challenged Thakur to substantiate them or resign from his parliamentary position. During...
JDU Requests BJP to Reconsider Retroactive Waqf Law
The Janata Dal has left uncertainty hanging over the fate of the Waqf law, which is expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2. While the legislation has garnered significant attention, its passage is now under question as JDU seeks to clarify its stance, especially regarding...
Lok Sabha Approves Waqf Amendment Bill After Lengthy Debate
The Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf Bill, 2025, following a rigorous 12-hour debate that extended into the early hours. The bill secured approval with 288 votes in favour and 232 against. This legislation seeks to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, aiming to enhance the administration and management...
India Grapples with U.S. Tariffs Amid Ongoing Trade Negotiations
The United States has imposed a 26% tariff on Indian imports, citing a longstanding trade imbalance. This move is part of a broader strategy that includes a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and higher rates for specific countries, such as 34% for China and 46% for Vietnam. The...
Kanpur Police Enhance Vigilance Amid Waqf Amendment Bill Debate
Police in Kanpur have intensified patrols and heightened security measures following the tabling of the Waqf Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, proposes significant changes to the management of waqf properties, including the inclusion of non-Muslims on waqf boards and increased...
US Imposes 26% Tariff on Indian Imports
President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive tariff strategy, imposing a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the United States. This initiative, termed the “Declaration of Economic Independence,” includes additional tariffs targeting specific nations, notably a 26% tariff on Indian goods and a 34% tariff on Chinese imports....
Leadership Change in Tamil Nadu BJP Amid Alliance Negotiations
K. Annamalai, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu unit, is anticipated to step down from his position as the party intensifies efforts to forge an alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. This development follows a series...
SC Directs Petitioners to Approach High Courts on Temple Control Issues
The Supreme Court has directed petitioners challenging the constitutionality of various provisions of Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry to first approach the respective High Courts. This decision comes after the Centre, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party ,...
Calcutta High Court Lawyers Protest Transfer of Justice Sharma
Lawyers at the Calcutta High Court staged a protest on Tuesday, ceasing work from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in opposition to the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to transfer Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from the Delhi High Court to Calcutta. The protest coincided with the central government’s notification confirming...
Waqf Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amidst Diverse Reactions
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, proposing significant reforms to the Waqf Act of 1995. The bill aims to enhance transparency and inclusivity in the management of Waqf properties across the country. The proposed amendments seek to ensure representation of...
US Urges India To Reconsider Tariff Hike On Agricultural Imports
The US government has sharply criticised India’s decision to impose a 100% tariff on agricultural imports, marking a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries. The move, set to take effect on April 2, comes as a response to India’s growing protectionist stance and the US’s increasing...
