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Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after marathon, heated debate

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 2:13:12 AM IST

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 on Thursday after a marathon and heated debate during which members of INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while BJP and its allies in strongly supported it, saying it will bring transparency and e ... read..

Manipur violence case: Delhi HC rejects bail plea of PLA member arrested by NIA

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:44:05 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected the appeal of Moirangthem Anand Singh, a senior member of the People Liberation Army (PLA), a banned organisation. He was arrested by the NIA in connection with an FIR lodged for investigation of Manipur violence ... read..

"Unconstitutional...": AIMIM chief Asasuddin Owaisi tears copy of Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:44:04 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asasuddin Owaisi on Wednesday attacked the BJP-led Central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and unstapled and tore the copy of the bill as a mark to oppose the amendment. ... read..

"They are just not prepared to accept truth..." Rijiju slams opposition parties over stance on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:44:00 AM IST

Slamming the opposition parties for terming Waqf Amendment Bill as "unconstitutional", Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the law relating to Waqf property has been in existence for decades and has not been struck down by courts and ... read..

"Waqf (Amendment) Bill is weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:55 AM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday opposed the "Waqf (Amendment) Bill and said that it is a "weapon" aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. ... read..

Voting underway on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:54 AM IST

The voting is underway for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha as debate concluded on the Bill. ... read..

"Unconstitutional act...": JPC chief Jagadambika Pal slams Asasuddin Owaisi for tearing up Waqf Amendments Bill

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:47 AM IST

The Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman on Waqf Amendment Bill and BJP MP Jagadambika Pal on Wednesday slammed AIMIM chief Asasuddin Owaisi for tearing the Bill copy and called the latter's act "unconstitutional". ... read..

"Had the Waqf law not been amended in 2013, there would have been no need to bring this bill": Amit Shah

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:44 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of appeasement, stating that the party in 2013 ahead of the 2014 general elections, drastically altered the Waqf law. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha stresses promotion to boost investment in state

New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:42 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the development of the state's communication system has created a lot of investment potential, and therefore, more emphasis should be placed on promotion to attract investors. ... read..

"It will disturb peace in the country", Gaurav Gogoi on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:43:36 AM IST

Ahead of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi strongly opposed the bill, saying that it would "disturb the peace in the country". ... read..

"Pasmanda Muslims to benefit from bill," says Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:18 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal who was the Chairman of the JPC on the Waqf Ammendment bill on Wednesday said that the Bill, which is going to be tabled in the Parliament for passing, would benefit poor and Pasmanda (backward) Muslims. ... read..

Arjun Bhati aims for Olympic glory after receiving National Youth Award

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:16 AM IST

Indian golfer Arjun Bhati, who was recently honoured with the National Youth Award, expressed his gratitude and reflected on his journey in the sport. ... read..

"This is a dangerous situation and is completely overlapping sections of the Constitution": Congress MP Imran Masood on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:15 AM IST

Congress MP and Member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Ammendment bill Imran Masood on Wednesday said that the Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today was dangerous for the whole country. ... read..

SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav calls Waqf bill 'dictatorial and 'unconstitutional'

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:08 AM IST

The Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, with opposition parties voicing concerns over its provisions. Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav reiterated his party's opposition to the proposed amendments on Wednesday, describing ... read..

"Will oppose if something against particular community": Congress' Kiran Kumar Chamala on Waqf amendment bill

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:13 AM IST

As the central government gears up to move the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala on Wednesday stood firm in opposition, saying that they will oppose the bill if it tries to "de-establish" a particular community. ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at garage in Dwarka, 11 vehicles destroyed

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:08 AM IST

A fire broke out at a car garage in the Dwarka district late at night on Tuesday, destroying 11 vehicles, the officials said. ... read..

"Entire opposition is against Waqf Amendment Bill." Congress MP K Suresh

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:07 AM IST

Congress MP K Suresh on Wednesday said that the INDIA bloc is against the Waqf Amendment Bill and will oppose it in the parliament. ... read..

"Biggest Eidi": BJP leader Mohsin Raza praises PM Modi before tabling of Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:05 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohsin Raza on Wednesday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be moved in the Parliament, saying that passing of the amendments to Waqf Act would be the biggest " ... read..

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar interacts with West Bengal MLAs

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:35 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar interacted with West Bengal MLAs at his residence in Delhi. ... read..

Rijiju to move Waqf Amendment Bill for passing in Parliament

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:34 AM IST

As the Parliament is set to convene again today, the legislative business suggests that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will move the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, for passing. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces state celebration of Odisha Parv to honor Odia community

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:32 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, announced that the Delhi government will celebrate Odisha Parv in the state to honor the Odia community residing in the city. The announcement was made during an event marking Odisha Diwas, where she emphasize ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari files motion notice on abrupt visa revocation of Indian students by US

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:20 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, calling for a discussion on the revocation of student visas of Indian nationals by US authorities. ... read..

"Not a Single Line of Corruption Found:" AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:25 AM IST

AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles ... read..

Mahadev Betting App case: CBI names Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Bhagel as accused in FIR

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:22 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Bhagel as one of the accused in the Mahadev Betting app case. ... read..

Mudra disbusments are benefiting financially weaker states more: SBI Report

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:20 AM IST

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) disbursements are benefiting financially weaker regions more, improving financial inclusion in underdeveloped states, according to a report by SBI Research. ... read..

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Divas celebrated at Raj Bhawan; cultural program highlights event

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:18 AM IST

The youth of Odisha are the true architects of its future, said Governor. Hari Babu Kambhampati while addressing the grand Odisha Divas celebration at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. ... read..

"Tejashwi Yadav can't even read...": Sanjay Jaiswal slams RJD leader over statement on Waqf Bill

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:16 AM IST

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Tuesday said that Tejashwi Yadav cannot even read to understand the Waqf Amendment Bill. Yadav had targeted the Union Government over the bill on Tuesday and had termed it as 'Nagpur ka Kanoon'. ... read..

All India Congress Committee announce new district presidents in Bihar

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:14 AM IST

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced on Tuesday new presidents for several district Congress committees in Bihar. The appointments were approved by party general secretary K.C. Venugopal, as per the release statement. ... read..

Parliamentary standing committee report recommends creation of Anganwadi worker welfare board, doubling honorarium

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:09 AM IST

Senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, and Children, led by him, has passed its report for the Women and Child Development Ministry, recommending doubling the honorari ... read..

"Those opposing Waqf bill are not Muslims": Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman slams opposition says 'It's 70 saal vs Modi Karyakal'

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 6:43:12 AM IST

Attacking the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Tuesday said that the poor Muslims have hopes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that it is "70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal" (PM Modi t ... read..

Morning Aarti held at Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith in Chhatarpur on fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 6:43:10 AM IST

The morning Aarti was held at Chhatarpur's Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir in the national capital on the fourth day of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival on Wednesday. ... read..

"PM Modi can talk to every leader in world": Chile Prez hails PM Modi's global leadership skills

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 6:13:16 AM IST

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that PM Modi can talk to every leader in the world, adding that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays." ... read..

Liquor ban implemented in 19 cities of MP, offerings at Ujjain's Kaal Bhairav temple to continue

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 5:43:14 AM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government has enforced a liquor ban in 19 cities starting April 1. Under this policy, the sale of alcohol will be completely prohibited in 19 religious sites across the state, and no liquor shops will be allowed in these areas. ... read..

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha today amidst political standoff

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 5:13:15 AM IST

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House. ... read..

"Did not consider it necessary...": AAP criticises Delhi CM Rekha Gupta over Jhandewalan fire incident

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 4:43:11 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over Jhandewalan fire incident in the national capital, saying that did not consider it necessary to comment on the incident. ... read..

Morning Aarti held at Jhandewalan temple on fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 4:43:09 AM IST

The morning Aarti was held at Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi on the fourth day of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival on Wednesday. ... read..

"CM took firm decision...": BJP leader Gyaneshwar Patil on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 1:43:12 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gyaneshwar Patil on Tuesday thanked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for banning liquor in 19 religious places in the state and said that the CM took a firm decision. ... read..

Delhi riots: Court directs further investigation, former DCP to be examined on Kapil Mishra's presence

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:43:13 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday directed the further investigation as to the alleged role of then Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra. The Court has also directed examination of then DCP Ved Prakash Surya as to the presence of Kapil Mishra in the area and w ... read..

Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be tabled tomorrow amidst political standoff, parties issue whips for support

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:43:08 PM IST

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House for the next three days. ... read..

Israel Embassy shares Ghibli art of PM Modi, Netanyahu

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:27 PM IST

Hopping on to the Ghibli-style trend that has taken social media by storm, the Israel Embassy in India has shared AI images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. ... read..

President Murmu hosts banquet in honour of Chilean President, calls Chile India's "important partner" in Latin America

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:25 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet in honour of Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. She welcomed him on his first State visit to India and said Chile is an "important partner" of India in Latin America. ... read..

Myanmar Earthquake: NDRF team deployed to support rescue efforts

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:23 PM IST

A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been deployed by India to assist rescue efforts in Myanmar, which was hit by a devastating earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on March 28, the NDRF shared details in a statement on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi court denies bail to parents whose son is accused of murdering wife in London

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:18 PM IST

The Dwarka District Court on Tuesday refused to grant regular bail to the parents whose son is accused of murdering his wife in London in 2024. After the alleged crime, the accused fled to India and is absconding. The deceased was 24 years old at the time ... read..

India delivered 625 MT of humanitarian aid to Myanmar under Operation Brahma: MEA

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:43:21 PM IST

India has delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: Indian Minorities Federation organises Multifaith Sadbhawna Eid at Nizamuddin Dargah

By Amrit Prakash New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:43:19 PM IST

In a historic display of inter-faith harmony, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) organised a Multifaith Sadbhawna Eid event at the revered Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan. ... read..

SC to consider Ranveer Allahbadia's request to travel abroad after completion of probe

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:13:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider the application of YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia to release his passport to travel abroad after the investigation in the case relating to the controversial remarks made by him and others in a ... read..

GST Council seeks revenue growth without public burden: Finance Minister

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:13:09 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized on Tuesday that financial matters of the country and states should remain above politics. ... read..

Chile grants Multiple Entry Permit for Indian businesspersons; CEPA talks and key collaborations announced

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:43:14 PM IST

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font has announced a Multiple Entry Permit for Indian businesspersons, simplifying the visa process to facilitate trade and investment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed this decision, emphasising its significance in st ... read..

BJP MP lauds Uttarakhand govt's decision to rename villages, says "CM taking tough decisions"

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Naresh Bansal on Tuesday lauded Uttarakhand government's decision to rename villages in Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of the state, saying that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is "continuously w ... read..

Pralhad Joshi highlights India's "significant growth" in renewable energy sector

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:30 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed a press conference on Tuesday and explained India's progress in the renewable energy sector over the past year. ... read..

Success of movie shows that Kerala believes in secular fabric: Congress MP Jebi Mather on L2: Empuraan

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:28 PM IST

Congress MP Jebi Mather reflected on the success of the film L2 Empuraan to state that organisations like RSS and ruling government BJP can not affect the secular mindset of the Malayalis amid the ongoing controversy over the film. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of workers in Gujarat's factory fire; urges for strict enforcement of safety rules

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:26 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the demise and injuries of several workers in a firecracker factory in Banskantha, Gujarat, urging for "strict enforcement of safety rules and clear accountability of those ... read..

CAG report highlights gaps in vehicular pollution testing, enforcement

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:43:30 PM IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles', presented in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, has highlighted major irregularities in pollution testing and enforcement measures, raising concerns over the reli ... read..

Telangana: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar seeks special funds for sports infrastructure at Ambedkar Stadium

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:43:18 PM IST

As part of the Khelo India scheme, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has requested Union Minister for Labour, Employment, and Sports Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya to sanction special funds for the development of sports infrastructure at Dr ... read..

BJP issues whip to Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in Parliament on April 3

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:29 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday issued a whip to all its Rajya Sabha MPs, mandating their presence in the Parliament on April 3 to support the government's stand on key legislative matters. ... read..

Chile natural partner for India to understand Antarctica better, keen to work on research: MEA

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:27 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a special briefing on Tuesday on the sidelines of the visit of Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font to India and noted key areas of collaboration between the two countries. The briefing highlighted the two count ... read..

Tata Motors registered total sales of 252,642 units in Q4 FY25

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:25 PM IST

Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for Q4 FY 2024-25 stood at 252,642 units, compared to 265,090 units during Q4 FY 2023-24, as per the data released by the company on Tuesday. ... read..

Netherlands hopeful to finalize strategic partnership with India before summer: Dutch FM Veldkamp

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:13 PM IST

The Netherlands is looking to conclude negotiations on its strategic partnership with India hopefully "before this summer," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Tuesday, emphasising that both countries have much to offer each other. ... read..

Kolkata ThunderBlades joins Ultimate Table Tennis season 6

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 6:43:42 PM IST

Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) will continue to strengthen in Season 6 with an exciting new franchise, Kolkata ThunderBlades, joining the league, consolidating table tennis' presence in a city with a rich, sporting heritage. ... read..

"Pollution emnating from Kejriwal's loot": Delhi minster Sirsa on CAG report tabled in Assembly

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 6:43:40 PM IST

BJP's Delhi Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday alleged large-scale corruption by AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal the former Chief Minister of the national capital. ... read..

Chile President expressed keen interest in tech, innovation, academic collaborations: MEA

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 6:43:37 PM IST

Chile President Gabriel Boric, who is on a State visit to India, has expressed keen interest in developing cooperation in technology, innovation, academic collaboration, culture, arts and cinema, ayurveda and yoga, Secretary (East), Ministry of External A ... read..

EPFO teams up with 15 additional banks empanelled for collection of EPFO contributions taking total number to 32 banks

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 6:43:33 PM IST

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) entered into agreements with 15 additional public and private sector banks in the presence of Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports in New Delhi on Tuesda ... read..

Court orders FIR to investigate role of Kapil Mishra in Delhi riots

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:43:27 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday directed a further investigation into Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra's alleged role in the North East Delhi riots. The court allowed the application for the registration of FIR against Mishra. ... read..

"Reflects Government's unwillingness to conduct it": Mallikarjun Kharge raises concerns on delayed census

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:43:16 PM IST

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday raised concern over the delay in conducting the decadal census and urged the government to immediately start both the decadal census as well as the caste census. ... read..

Israel FM Saar to visit France, hold discussions on threats, challenges in West Asia

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:13:29 PM IST

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will visit France and discuss the threats and challenges in West Asia with his counterpart and other senior French administration leaders, the Israeli Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday. ... read..

Arjun Maini to drive for team HRT Ford Performance for DTM season 2025

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:13:27 PM IST

The official test day for the new DTM season will take place at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on Wednesday. Haupt Racing Team enters two Ford Mustang GT3s in the top-class sprint series for the first time this year. The cockpits for Ford's factory-sup ... read..

Congress' Srikant Jena demands 27% OBC reservation in private educational institutions

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:13:20 PM IST

Congress leader and former Union Minister Srikant Jena has backed Congress MP Jairam Ramesh's statement, reaffirming the demand for OBC reservation under Article 15(5) in both government and private educational institutions. ... read..

France reiterates call for UNSC reform to give India permanent seat

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:43:33 PM IST

The French Embassy in India said on Monday that as France assumes the monthly presidency of the United Nations' Security Council, it will focus on the need for UNSC reform aimed at giving India a permanent seat. ... read..

"It should be passed in Parliament": BJP's Nishikant Dubey supports Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:43:31 PM IST

Terming the Waqf Amendment Bill as "good", Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday batted for the bill to pass in Parliament. ... read..

Delhi: CAG submits performance Audit report on Prevention & Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:43:30 PM IST

The Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on performance audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi (Audit Report No. 2 of the year 2022) was placed in the Legislative Assembly of Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Raw silk production reaches 34,042 MT till January 2025, showing positive growth

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:13:19 PM IST

The raw silk production in the country stayed at 34,042 metric tonnes (MT) till January 2025, registering an uptick, Pabitra Margherita the Minister of State (MoS) for Textile said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Fire breaks out in Jhandewalan's Anarkali building, DDA shopping complex in Delhi

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:13:17 PM IST

A fire broke out in the Anarkali building in Jhandewalan, spreading to the nearby DDA Shopping Complex. ... read..

GST collections for March 2025 surge 9.9% to reach Rs 1.96 lakh crore

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:13:15 PM IST

The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for March 2025 stayed at Rs 19,56,034 crore (Rs 1.96 lakh crore), surging 9.9 per cent, according to the government data released on Tuesday. ... read..

Chile President asks PM Modi meaning of Ashok Chakra, he explains

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:43:14 PM IST

Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font stopped to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Chakra in the Indian Flag at Hyderabad House. ... read..

"Will increase cooperation to face challenge of terrorism, organised crime,": PM Modi at meet with Chile President

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday jointly addressed the press with Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at the Hyderabad House, where he said that both the countries will cooperate to face the challenges posed by organised crime and terrorism. ... read..

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma Transferred to Calcutta HC, Third Delhi HC Transfer in a week

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:31 PM IST

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Tuesday approved the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation to transfer Delhi High Court Judge Dinesh Kumar Sharma to the Calcutta High Court. This marks the third instance of a Delhi H ... read..

"We want discussion, every party has right to express opinion" says Kiren Rijiju as Waqf Amendement Bill to be tabled tomorrow

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:27 PM IST

Union Home Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the centre wants discussion on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which will be introduced in Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the Question Hour. ... read..

Chile President Gabriel Boric discusses expanding ties with India

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:22 PM IST

President Gabriel Boric of Chile, during his visit to India, emphasised the growing potential for expanding bilateral relations between the two nations. In a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, Boric highlighted the o ... read..

"Bill should not be implemented with retrospective effect, hope govt will consider": JDU MP Sanjay Jha on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:15 PM IST

JDU MP Sanjay Jha on Tuesday highlighted his party's stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill which is expected to be tabled in the Parliament on Tuesday and stated that the bill should not implemented with retrospective effect and hoped that the government would ... read..

"Will emphasise partnership with Chile on critical minerals," says PM Modi

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday jointly addressed the press with Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at the Hyderabad House, where he said that the countries are working on a mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The tea ... read..

India Inc.'s strong balance sheets positioned to navigate global uncertainties: ICRA

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:13:09 PM IST

India Inc. has emerged in a strong financial position as it braces for potential global uncertainties, with its balance sheets showing resilience despite challenging economic conditions. ... read..

BJD MP Sasmit Patra concerned over Waqf Amendment Bill, asks if opposition views were accounted for

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:43:37 PM IST

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has raised concerns over the Waqf Amendment Bill, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. BJD MP Sasmit Patra said that while the specifics of the bill have not been circulated, the party is concerned about wheth ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami expresses heartfelt gratitude to PM Modi on completion of three years of good governance of state government

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:43:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of three years of good governance of the state government. ... read..

Election Commission concludes largest engagement drive with political parties, holds 4,719 meetings nationwide

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:43:29 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has concluded its largest-ever engagement drive with political parties, conducting 4,719 meetings nationwide at the levels of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), District Election Officers (DEOs), and Electoral Registra ... read..

At DHCBA's farewell, Justice CD Singh recites heartfelt poem to bid adieu

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:43:22 PM IST

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) on Monday hosted a farewell ceremony for Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, following the Central Government's approval of the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation for his transfer to the Allahabad High Court. ... read..

Centre has started implementing PLI scheme for textiles on pan India basis: MoS

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:43:12 PM IST

The government has started implementing Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles on Pan India basis, Pabitra Margherita the Minister of State (MoS) for Textile said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Waqf (Amendement) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha tomorrow

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:13:29 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government will table the Waqf (Amendement) Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday, ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams Karnataka govt, calls It 'garbage for nation' over garbage collection fee

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:13:27 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday criticized the Karnataka government over its decision to impose a garbage collection fee. ... read..

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