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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...
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...
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...
Sewer Deaths Expose National Crisis: Requiring National Action
By Raju Kumar Despite strict laws banning manual scavenging, sanitation workers across India continue to lose their lives while cleaning sewers and septic tanks. The situation is particularly alarming in Madhya Pradesh, where 16 such deaths have been recorded between 2021 and 2024. According to the Safai Karmachari Andolan...
Bangladesh Seeks China Support Amidst Northeast India Tensions
Bangladesh has made an official request to China for an extension of its current trade and infrastructure agreements, a move that could shift regional dynamics in South Asia. The request, announced by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is being interpreted as a strategic recalibration amid growing tensions with its...
PM Modi Blames Congress for Fueling Maoism in Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Chhattisgarh following the Lok Sabha elections, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of fostering the Maoist insurgency in the country through its policies over the span of 60 years. Modi’s remarks came hours after a significant...
Congress Urges Legislation for Quota in Private Education
The Congress party has called on the government to introduce a new legislation ensuring the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes , Scheduled Tribes , and Other Backward Classes in private, non-minority educational institutions across India. The demand, made on Monday by the party’s general secretary for communications, Jairam...
Chirag Paswan Criticises Restrictions on Meat and Fish Sales
Chirag Paswan, Union Minister and leader of the Lok Janshakti Party, has sharply criticised administrative decisions in BJP-led states that impose restrictions on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day festival of Navratri. The period, which runs from March 30 to April 6, is traditionally associated...
UP Curbs Meat Sales Near Religious Sites During Navratri
The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and prohibited the sale of meat within a 500-metre radius of religious sites during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which commenced on March 30. Additionally, a complete ban on animal slaughter and meat sales will be enforced statewide...
Developed and Inclusive Bharat Tribute to Ambedkar: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of building a developed and inclusive Bharat as the true homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Constitution. During his visit to Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, where Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956, Modi highlighted the significance of equal rights...
Kerala Catholic Bishops Advocate for Waqf Act Revisions
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council has called upon the state’s Members of Parliament to support amendments to the Waqf Act, citing concerns over certain provisions they deem “unfair and anti-constitutional.” This appeal comes amid a contentious land dispute in Munambam, Ernakulam district, where approximately 400 acres are under claim...
