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Gujarat: Death toll in Banaskantha firecracker godown blast rises to 18
Banaskantha (Gujarat) | April 1, 2025 4:43:24 PM IST
The death toll in the firecracker godown explosion in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has risen to 18, police said on Tuesday. ... 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..


"Shocks our conscience": SC directs compensation over demolition of houses in UP's Prayagraj
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 4:13:06 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the Prayagraj Development Authority for demolition of some houses without following due process of law and remarked that this "shocks our conscience". ... read..


Skoda Auto India records highest-ever monthly sales in March 2025 with 7,422 units sold
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 1, 2025 4:13:05 PM IST
Skoda Auto India sold 7,422 units, driven by the overwhelming response to the all-new Kylaq SUV, supported by its popular models, the Slavia and Kushaq. ... read..


Maruti Suzuki achieves record sales milestones in FY 2024-25, surpasses 2 million units for the second consecutive year
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 3:43:24 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki achieved a total of 192,984 units sold, which includes 153,134 units in domestic sales, 6,882 units sold to other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and 32,968 units in export, in March 2025. ... read..


Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights 'four pillars' of India's growth at 62nd foundation day of CBI
General News | April 1, 2025 3:43:22 PM IST
New Delhi [India], April 1, 2025: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted India's growth strategy, noting that there are "four pillars" supporting it. ... read..


Tamil Nadu Congress announces black flag protest against PM Modi during Rameshwaram visit
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2025 3:43:21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperundagai on Tuesday announced that the party will stage a black flag protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu at Rameshwaram, highlighting concerns over federalism, state rights, and various p ... 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..


Hyderabad cyber crime unit arrests accused in stock trading fraud
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2025 3:13:29 PM IST
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested an accused, Shiva Shankar, involved in an online stock trading scam that defrauded a private employee from Hyderabad of over Rs14.6 lakh. The fraudster contacted victims through social media, promising high r ... 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..


"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..


Gujarat: 13 dead, 4 injured after fire breaks out at firecracker godown in Banaskantha district
Banaskantha (Gujarat) | April 1, 2025 2:43:39 PM IST
As many as 13 people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out and triggered an explosion at a firecracker godown in the Deesa area of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday. ... 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..


J-K LG Manoj Sinha pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2025 2:43:20 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi temple, as per a release by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR). ... read..


SC disposes of PIL on SEBI's non-regulation over AIF, FIP investments
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:43:14 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of a PIL plea filed by TMC MP Mahua Moitra over non-regulation by SEBI with regard to two categories of investments, Alternative Investments Funds and Foreign Portfolio Investments. ... read..


TVS Motor Company registers its highest-ever sales marking 13% sales in FY 2024-25
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 2:13:31 PM IST
TVS Motor Company has posted record-breaking sales for the financial year 2024-25, registering a remarkable 13 per cent growth. The company's total sales for FY 2024-25 reached 4.74 million units, up from 4.19 million units in FY 2023-24. ... 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..


Opposition MPs walk out during BAC meeting; Gaurav Gogoi says "voice of democracy is being crushed"
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:13:26 PM IST
Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday expressed strong disagreement on the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating the entire nation is watching how the voice of democracy is being crushed in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Two dead and four injured after head-on collision between two goods trains on NTPC operated line in Sahibganj
Sahibaganj (Jharkhand) | April 1, 2025 2:13:22 PM IST
A head-on collision took place between two goods trains on a National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) -operated private line in the Sahibganj district of Jharkhand on Tuesday. ... read..


INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town, completing fourth leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:13:21 PM IST
INSV Tarini, part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, completing the fourth leg of its global circumnavigation, the Ministry of Defence stated. ... read..


"Waqf bill is for the benefit of poor Muslims": BJP MP Ravi Kishan
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:13:17 PM IST
BJP MP Ravi Kishan has voiced support for the Waqf Amendment Bill saying that the Waqf Bill is for the benefit of poor Muslims and various works will be done for them. ... read..


"CM Rise schools to be known as Sandipani schools," says MP CM Mohan Yadav; Congress reacts
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 2:13:12 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced the CM rise schools in the state will be known as Sandipani schools, named after Sandipani Rishi, who is known for being the guru of Lord Krishna and his brother Balarama. ... read..


"Will stand for rights of minorities": Congress MP Jebi Mather on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:43:29 PM IST
Congress MP Jebi Mather on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Centre of "dividing people" and stated that the Congress will stand for the rights of minorities. ... read..


"Unconstitutional, could undermine secular principles of country": CPI MP Sandosh Kumar on Waqf Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 2:13:16 PM IST
CPI Member of Parliament, P Sandosh Kumar expressed strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday and argued that certain provisions in the bill are unconstitutional and could undermine the secular ... read..


AAP MLAs Sanjeev Jha and Kuldeep Kumar give notice in Legislative Assembly over increasing power cuts in New Delhi, says Atishi
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:43:24 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Leader of Opposition (LoP) Atishi stated on Tuesday that that two of the party MLAS, Sanjeev Jha and Kuldeep Kumar had given a notice in the Legislative Assembly on the increasing power cuts in Delhi. ... read..


Audi India reports 17% growth in Q1 2025 sales, strengthening its luxury market presence
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 1, 2025 1:43:21 PM IST
Audi India, the German luxury car manufacturer, has reported strong sales figures for the first quarter of 2025, with 1,223 units retailed, marking a 17 per cent growth compared to Q1 2024. This positive performance underscores the brand's increasing dema ... read..


Court grants opportunity to accuse to re-examine four prosecution witnesses in Shraddha Walker murder case
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:43:17 PM IST
The Saket District Court granted the accused, Aftab Amin Poonawala, the opportunity to recall and examine four Prosecution witnesses in the Shraddha Walker murder case. Poonawala is the sole accused in the case. ... read..


UP: Fire breaks out at building in Noida Sector-18, no casualties reported
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 1:43:15 PM IST
A fire broke out at a building in Noida Sector-18 on Tuesday afternoon. ... read..


"Congress finds everything unconstitutional": BJP MP Kiran Choudhry hits back at Congress for opposing Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:43:12 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kiran Choudhry on Tuesday hit back at the Congress for criticising the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they (Congress) found everything 'unconstitutional'. ... read..


"Karnataka's Congress govt is searching ways to tax common people": BJP MP K Sudhakar on garbage cess
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:14:00 PM IST
BJP MP K Sudhakar on Tuesday slammed the Karnataka Congress government over the "garbage cess" and accused it of seeking ways to tax the common people. ... read..


PM Modi urges youth to learn and grow during summer holidays
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:13:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his best wishes to young people for the summer holidays, encouraging them to utilize the time to enjoy, learn, and grow. ... read..


"Names of locations should be according to culture, sentiments of locals": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on renaming 11 places
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 1, 2025 1:13:53 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that the decision to rename the 11 places of the four districts of the state was based on the culture and the sentiments of the local people. ... read..


MP CM Mohan Yadav launches 'School Chale Hum' Campaign 2025
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 1:13:52 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a 'State-Level Praveshotsav' program held under 'School Chale Hum' Campaign 2025 in the state capital Bhopal on Tuesday and launched the campaign on the occasion. ... read..


Escorts Kubota Limited tractor volume grows by 15.0% in March 2025
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:13:48 PM IST
Escorts Kubota Limited's Agri Machinery Business Division has reported a 15.0 per cent growth in tractor sales for March 2025, selling 11,374 units compared to 9,888 tractors sold in March 2024. ... read..


MoS Sanjay Kumar slams Telangana govt over Kancha Gachibowli land row, calls it 'deplorable act'
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2025 1:13:44 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar slammed the Telangana state government's alleged plans to auction the 400 acres of land in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli, alleging that it falls under a forest zone. ... read..


"Waqf Amendment Bill is unconstitutional; is grave violation of Article 14, 25, 26 and 29": Asaduddin Owaisi
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:13:43 PM IST
Criticising the Waqf Amendment Bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that this bill is unconstitutional and "grave violation" of Article 14, 25, 26 and 29 of the Indian Constitution. ... read..


"Every decision of BJP is for votes" Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of appeasement politics
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:13:38 PM IST
Amid the ongoing row on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of politics of appeasement, saying that their every decision is for votes. ... read..


Sambhal dispute: SC declines to interfere with HC order allowing whitewashing on outer part of Masjid
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 1:13:23 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to interfere with a Allahabad High Court order directing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out whitewashing work for the exterior of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and that the mosque committee shoul ... read..


Tripura CM launches midday meals for patients, their families at Rs 10 at AGMC, GBP
Agartala (Tripura) | April 1, 2025 12:43:37 PM IST
The Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital, in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, launched a midday meal service priced at just Rs 10 to support underprivileged patients and their families visitin ... read..


"Waqf is like a dream come true for poor Muslims": BJP MP Dinesh Sharma
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:35 PM IST
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday backed the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that it is like a "dream come true" for underprivileged Muslims. ... read..


"Modi being Prime Minister is temporary arrangement": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:33 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stated that he was just a temporary arrangement and not anyone's boss. ... read..


"Price hike demon govt is draining blood of people": HD Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka govt over price hikes
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 12:43:29 PM IST
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has expressed outrage over the implementation of garbage cess in Bengaluru by the Congress-led Karnataka government, stating that the "price hike demon" government in Karnataka is draining the blood of the people like leeches ... read..


Kia India registers 19.3% growth in domestic sales in March 2025
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:28 PM IST
Kia India recorded domestic sales of 25,525 units, reflecting a 19.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-O-Y) growth compared to 21,400 units in March 2024. ... read..


Mohali Court sentences Pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment in 2018 sexual harassment case
Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 1, 2025 12:43:26 PM IST
In a significant development, the Mohali Court on Tuesday has sentenced self-styled Christian Pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment in a 2018 sexual harassment case. ... read..


"Opposition has nothing to do except protest": Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Waqf Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:24 PM IST
Union Minister Suresh Gopi slammed the opposition on Tuesday over the disapproval and protest over the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that they have nothing to do other than protest. ... read..


Gujarat: Fire breaks out at firecracker godown in Deesa area of Banaskantha
Banaskantha (Gujarat) | April 1, 2025 12:43:21 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a firecracker godown in the Deesa area of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday. ... read..


TDP says party will support Waqf Amendment bill, says bill is in interest of Muslims
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:16 PM IST
Telugu Desham Party (TDP) national spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain on Tuesday said that the party is in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and assured that Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is in favour of Muslims. ... read..


Supreme Court declines to entertain plea relating to 1991 Places of Worship Act
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:12 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which preserves the character of religious places as they existed on August 15, 1947. ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 2 pm
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:43:07 PM IST
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned and is scheduled to meet again at 2.00 pm on Tuesday. ... read..


Uttarakhand ka naam bhi Uttar Pradesh-2 kar dijiye: Akhilesh Yadav on CM Dhami renaming 11 places in 4 districts
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:13:27 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a jibe at Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the announcement of renaming 11 places in four districts of the state. ... read..


RSP MP NK Premchandran calls Waqf Amendment Bill absolutely new; says existing bill to be repealed
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 12:13:23 PM IST
Several MPs from the Opposition benches have highlighted concern on the Waqf Amendment Bill. Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premchandran on Tuesday called the Waqf Amendment Bill an "absolutely new bill". ... read..


"Prove where 'dalaali' has been done": Syed Naseruddin Chishty hits back at Congress' Imran Masood
Ajmer (Rajasthan) | April 1, 2025 12:13:22 PM IST
Syed Naseruddin Chishty, the Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, rebuked Congress leader Imran Masood's accusation that he was "brokering" for the BJP over the Waqf Bill and challenged him to 'prove' his remarks. ... read..


Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says BJP protests on price hike "misleading people to cover up internal fight"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 12:13:17 PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday hit out at the BJP, which is in opposition in the State and in power at the Centre over their economic policies, alleging that the economy of the country has collapsed under the BJP rule. ... read..


"BJP wants control everywhere" Akhilesh Yadav opposes Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:43:28 AM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday expressed his strong opposition on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "interfering" in everything to gain control. ... read..


"BJP aims to spoil mutual harmony in country": SP's Ram Gopal Yadav attacks ruling party over Waqf bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:43:26 AM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the Waqf Amendment Bill and accused the ruling party of undermining communal harmony in the country. ... read..


Odisha CM announces grand 'Odia Pakhya' celebration ahead of Odia New Year
Bhubaneswar | April 1, 2025 11:43:25 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that the 'Odia Pakhya' would be celebrated with all "great pomp" and "ceremony". ... read..


"Taxing everything...": BJP's BY Vijayendra slams Congress-led Karnataka govt over price rise, garbage cess
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 11:43:18 AM IST
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has launched a blistering attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government over the issue of price hike, saying that the government is taxing everything as if it ran out of money to fulfil the guarantees they had promi ... read..


"Part of a well-thought-out strategy": Jagdambika Pal criticises 'black-band' protests over Waqf Bill
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 11:43:09 AM IST
The Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman on Waqf Amendment Bill and BJP MP Jagadambika Pal on Tuesday criticised opposition parties for "always considering Muslims as their vote bank" and said their support to the black band protest of the All India Mus ... read..


Ujjain seers welcome liquor ban move enacted from today at 19 religious places in MP
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 11:43:05 AM IST
Ujjain seers have welcomed the newly enacted liquor ban initiative, which came into effect from today at 19 religious places across Madhya Pradesh and extended gratitude to the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. ... read..


Bihar: Massive fire engulfs chemical factory in Gulab Bagh area of Patna
Patna (Bihar) | April 1, 2025 11:13:34 AM IST
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory, causing damage to several vehicles and injuring an individual in the Gulab Bagh area of Bihar's Patna district, said an official. ... read..


"Yeh dalaali band kare BJP ki": Congress MP slams Syed Naseruddin Chishty for backing Waqf bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:27 AM IST
Congress MP and Waqf Ammendment Bill JPC member Imran Masood has come down heavily on Syed Naseruddin Chishty, the Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council's statement on Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing him of "brokering" for BJP. ... read..


Manipur Police arrest 5 members of outfit KCP-Noyon group, seize arms and ammunition
Imphal (Manipur) | April 1, 2025 11:13:20 AM IST
Manipur Police arrested five active members of the outfit KCP-Noyon group from various areas of Imphal East and Imphal West Districts and seized arms and ammunition from their possession. ... read..


"Harmony of country will suffer consequences of this": Congress' Harish Rawat takes a jibe at Central government over Waqf Amendment Bill
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 1, 2025 11:13:18 AM IST
Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday took a jibe at the Central Government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that it was the government's rigidity which would harm the harmony of the country. ... read..


Waqf Amendment Bill to be tabled, assures compliance with constitution : Union Minister Giriraj Singh
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:16 AM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh spoke about the Waqf Amendment Bill on Tuesday. He said that the government will table the Waqf Amendment Bill like any other bill and assured that no legislation is introduced against the Constitution. ... read..


Govt rushing Waqf Amendment Bill without proper discussion: Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:43:33 AM IST
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) member and Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on Tuesday strongly criticised the government over the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that the government is being pushed through without discussion or debate. ... read..


Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets President Droupadi Murmu at Raj Bhavan
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 1, 2025 10:43:29 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met President Droupadi Murmu at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday morning, as per a release. ... read..


CPI's Sandosh Kumar moves suspension of business notice to discuss protest against film 'Empuraan'
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:43:20 AM IST
Communist Party of India MP P Sandosh Kumar on Tuesday moved a suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to discuss the alleged "malicious" and "targeted" attack on the Malayalam film 'Empuraan' by BJP and RSS. ... read..


JDU MLC Ghulam Gaus opposes Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it attack on religious matters
Patna (Bihar) | April 1, 2025 10:13:35 AM IST
Bihar's Janata Dal (United) MLC Ghulam Gaus on Monday strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attack on religious matters and accusing the Centre of repeatedly targeting minorities with unfair policies. ... read..


J-K: Khandli Mata Chari Yatra concludes amid tight security in Rajouri district
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2025 10:13:32 AM IST
The annual Khandli Mata Chari Yatra, a significant religious event, concluded successfully on Tuesday morning amid tight security arrangements in the Peeri village of the Rajouri district. ... read..


Congress MP Gogoi files motion to discuss verification of Electors' Photo Identity Cards in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:13:30 AM IST
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday moved the adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss electoral reforms in India, with a particular focus on the verification of Electors' Photo Identity Cards (EPIC). ... read..


Bengaluru residents to pay more for disposing trash, BBMP levies 'garbage cess'; BJP slams Congress govt
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 10:13:24 AM IST
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a "garbage cess" under which the residents of Bengaluru will have to pay a solid waste management user fee effective from April 1. ... read..


"Land belongs to govt, but it doesn't have power to sell it": BJP MLA Shankar over HCU land row
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2025 10:13:21 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Telangana, Payal Shankar, on Tuesday came down heavily on the Congress-led State Government over a land dispute related to the alleged sale of 400 acres of land under the University of Hyderabad in the city's Gach ... read..


"Waqf Amendment bill is in national interest; in interest of Muslims": Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:13:17 AM IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday supported the appeal of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) to political parties to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that the bill was in the national interest, and in the interest of Muslim ... read..


Muslim empowerment or political appeasement? Shiv Sena's MP Shrikant Shinde questions opposition's intent on Waqf Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:43:33 AM IST
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday questioned the opposition's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, asking that parties to clarify whether they support Muslim empowerment or political appeasement. He also challenged whether their position aligne ... read..


"Offensive, strongly condemnable": Assam CM slams Muhammad Yunus's remark on Bangladesh as "guardian" of Indian Ocean
Guwahati (Assam) | April 1, 2025 9:43:29 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday strongly criticised and condemned the remarks made by the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the reg ... read..


West Bengal: Security heightened in Darjeeling after villagers burned tyres, damaged police vehicles
Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 1, 2025 9:43:25 AM IST
Security has been heightened in the Kharibari area of Darjeeling in West Bengal after tensions erupted on Monday evening. ... read..


"It's voice of the voiceless" BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:43:24 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday stressed the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it "voice of the voiceless." ... read..


Mallikarjun Kharge extends greetings on Odisha Day, wishes State "happiness, prosperity"
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:43:14 AM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday extended wishes on the occasion of the foundation day of Odisha, also known as Utkal Divas. ... read..


Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on Odisha Day, hails state as "jewel" in India's pride
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:13:37 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Divas, which marks the formation of the state of Odisha back in 1936. ... read..


Anant Ambani undertakes a 'padyatra' from Jamnagar to Dwarka to celebrate his 30th birthday
Jamnagar (Gujarat) | April 1, 2025 9:13:32 AM IST
Anant Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has begun his spiritual journey (padyatra) from Jamnagar to Dwarka, the revered city of Lord Krishna, ahead of his 30th birthday. ... read..


Bihar BJP Chief accuses previous RJD govt of mishandling flood relief funds
Purnea (Bihar) | April 1, 2025 9:13:30 AM IST
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal criticised the former state government's (RJD) handling of flood relief funds and claimed that a significant portion of funds intended for flood relief and infrastructure development had gone unaccounted for. ... read..


Centre to move Coastal Shipping Bill, Shashi Tharoor to present 6th report of Standing Committee on External Affairs
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:13:25 AM IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bill aims to promote coasting trade and encourage domestic participation. ... read..


Catholic Bishops body calls for Amendments to Waqf Act over land dispute in Kerala; urges political parties to adopt unbiased, constructive approach
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:13:23 AM IST
The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has urged political parties and legislators to adopt an unbiased and constructive approach to land issues, including Munambam in Kerala. ... read..


"This is historic and should be appreciated": Acharya Vipin Joshi applauds Uttarakhand government's announcement to rename various places in state
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 1, 2025 9:13:21 AM IST
Acharya Dr Vipin Joshi of the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple reacted to the Uttarakhand government's state decision to change the name of the various places located in the state and said that the decision was a historic one and should be appreciated. ... read..


J-K: Security forces intensify search, cordon operation after encounter in Kathua
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2025 9:13:16 AM IST
Security forces on Tuesday intensified search and cordon operations following the exchange of fire with terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua a day ago. ... read..


Congress Lok Sabha MPs to be addressed by LoP Rahul Gandhi tomorrow
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 9:13:14 AM IST
Congress Lok Sabha MPS will be addressed by the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning at the Parliament annex. ... read..


Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi greets people on Utkal Divas, pays tribute to state's heroes
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 1, 2025 8:43:13 AM IST
On the occasion of Utkal Divas (Odisha Day), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state. He paid tribute to the great leaders who fought for a separate Odisha, preserving its language, literatu ... read..


"Waqf Amendment is a huge reform" Karnataka Dy LoP Arvind Bellad
Dharwad (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 8:43:09 AM IST
After the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) supported the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre, Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Arvind Bellad affirmed that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a huge reform to the W ... read..


Eight core principles for conscious leadership by Gaurang Das Prabhu
By Gauranga Das Prabhu

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:13:11 AM IST
In the current fast-paced world, leaders require a strong foundation of personal and professional principles and discipline to navigate their lives and careers effectively. ... read..


6 killed after explosion reported in West Bengal's Patharpratima
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | April 1, 2025 7:43:54 AM IST
As many as six people died and several others were injured after an alleged explosion was reported in Patharpratima in the South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday. ... read..


"Vande Bharat Express to cut Katra-Srinagar journey to just 3 hours": CPRO Northern Railways
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:25 AM IST
Northern Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, on Monday said that the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project will significantly reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar. The new Vande B ... read..


"Good decision...": Ramayani Kuti Aashram Mahant on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP
Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 7:13:23 AM IST
Ramayani Kuti Aashram Mahant Ram Hriday Das on Monday praised the Madhya Pradesh government's decision to impose a liquor ban at 19 religious places across the state, calling it a "good decision." ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kathua
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2025 7:13:21 AM IST
An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


Oil marketing companies reduce prices of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 41
New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:19 AM IST
Oil marketing companies have announced a reduction in the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 41, effective from Tuesday. ... read..


Passengers travelling on the Bangalore-Kamakhya Express train reach Kamakhya railway station
Guwahati (Assam) | April 1, 2025 6:13:24 AM IST
A total of 209 passengers travelling on the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express reached Kamakhya railway station from the special train late Monday night after being transferred to a special train following a derailment incident. ... read..


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