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- India
Waqf (Amendment) Act comes into force
New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by Parliament last week, has come into force from Tuesday, the government said in a notification. The Ministry of Minority Affairs notification said,…
- India
Ramdev slams opposition’s vote-bank politics on Waqf bill
Haridwar: The Waqf (Amendment) Act will strengthen India’s system of one Constitution, one law for all religions, yoga guru Ramdev said on Sunday and described the legislation’s passage in Parliament a “historic…
- India
Waqf Amendment & Repeal Bills get Presidential Assent
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament earlier this week after heated debates in both Houses. Murmu also…
- Bangalore
Karnataka HC urges Parliament, states to enact Uniform Civil Code
Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court has urged the Parliament and state legislatures to enact the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), underlining that it will ensure equality for women, bring equality among castes and religions…
- Andhra Pradesh
YSRCP denies supporting Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday denied that it supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament. YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader Y.V. Subba Reddy has challenged the Telugu Desam…
- India
Photos: Security beefed up in Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi: Security has been stepped up in sensitive areas of southeast Delhi like Jamia Nagar and educational institutes, including Jamia Millia Islamia, to ensure that law and order is not disturbed…
- India
SC refuses to entertain plea to impose ban on social media usage for children
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking to impose a statutory prohibition on social media usage for children below 13 years. “It is a policy matter.…
- India
Waqf Bill ends era of years of injustice, corruption, says Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the…
- India
JPC chief slams Owaisi for tearing Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, on Thursday, condemned AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for tearing a copy of the legislation in the…
- India
Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025
New Delhi: The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill…
- Andhra Pradesh
YSRCP to oppose Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha: MP Gurumurthy
Vijayawada: YSRCP MP M Gurumurthy on Wednesday said the party will oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. “We will oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament,” Gurumurthy told PTI.…
- India
Waqf Bill will benefit Muslims, Oppn misleading public: Shahabuddin Razvi
Bareilly: All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi on Wednesday stated that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill poses no threat to Muslims and will instead bring them significant benefits. He claimed that…
- India
CM Stalin seeks urgent meeting with PM Modi over delimitation concerns
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to voice concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise. He has sought to meet the Prime…
- India
18 Indian nationals remain in Russian armed forces, 16 ‘reported missing
New Delhi: Eighteen Indian nationals remain in the Russian armed forces, out of which 16 individuals have been “reported missing” by the Russian side, the government informed Parliament on Friday. Minister of…
- India
Want to visit Kolkata occasionally, staying there not an option: Taslima Nasrin
Kolkata: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin said she doesn’t find relocating to Kolkata from Delhi a feasible option at this point, adding that “I don’t want to get kicked around anymore”. Speaking…
