- India
Parliament’s nod to Waqf Bill ‘watershed moment’: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament as a “watershed moment” in the country’s collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and…
- Middle East
Hungary welcomes Netanyahu & says it will leave the International Criminal Court
Budapest: Hungary will begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, an official said Thursday, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived to red carpet treatment in the country’s…
- World
States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Washington: Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the US, calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run…
- World
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3145 as more bodies found
Bangkok: The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and humanitarian…
- India
Oppn parties demand PM Modi visit strife-torn Manipur, restore law and order
New Delhi: Opposition parties on Friday attacked the government over its failure in controlling violence in BJP-ruled Manipur and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the strife-torn state at the earliest and…
- India
Waqf Amendment Bill interference in minority affairs: Gurdwara body
Amritsar: The SGPC, an apex Gurdwara body, on Thursday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in the Lok Sabha, was a “direct interference” by the Centre in minority-related matters.…
- Telangana
‘Ceasefire’ call by CPI (Maoist) could be tactical move: Telangana police
Hyderabad: The reported offer by the banned CPI (Maoist) seeking a ‘ceasefire’ with preconditions appears to be a tactical move by the rebels to save their cadres in light of the heavy…
- Delhi
‘Absolutely necessary’: SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, April 3, refused to relax the ban imposed on the manufacture, storage and sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, noting air pollution levels had remained alarming…
- India
Estranged spouses can go to any extent to satisfy ego: HC
Mumbai: Parents embroiled in matrimonial disputes can go to any extent to satisfy their ego, the Bombay High Court has said dismissing a petition filed by a woman seeking only her name…
- News
Lok Sabha confirms imposition of President’s rule in Manipur
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha early Thursday adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s rule in Manipur with opposition supporting the decision but slamming the Centre for the situation in…
- Photos
Photos: US President Trump announces 26 per cent ‘discounted reciprocal tariff’ on India
New York/Washington: The US President listed the high tariffs charged by India on American products as he announced reciprocal tariffs on countries across the board, declaring a 26 per cent “discounted reciprocal…
- India
After Lok Sabha, Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, April 3, tabled the Waqf Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the proposed legislation is not against Muslims or intended…
- Kerala
Munambam residents erupt in joy as Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill
Kochi: The residents of Munambam, who had been on a relay hunger strike for 173 days under the banner of ‘Munambam Bhoo Samrakshana Samithi,’ burst into joy on Thursday as the Lok…
- India
Shivaji Maharaj was 100 pc secular: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has described Shivaji Maharaj as an exemplary king, a benevolent ruler, and a “100 per cent secular figure.” He said if there is an ultimate ideal,…
- Photos
Photos: Siraj, Buttlerstar in Gujarat Titans’ 8-wicket win against RCB
Bengaluru: Jos Buttler made a fifty marked by creativity and sustained aggression to support the impeccable spell of Mohammed Siraj as Gujarat Titans carved a smooth eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
