Contentious Waqf Bill tabled in LS
Rijiju says it deals with properties, not religion New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, which seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management. Tabling the Bill, which was examined and redrafted by a […]
Political parties in JK oppose Waqf Bill
Term it ‘interference in religious matters’ Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir on Wednesday opposed the amendments made to the Waqf Act saying it was interference in religious matters and an attempt to disempower Muslims. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks […]
Waqf bill will not interfere with Muslims’ religious matters: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that for vote bank politics, fear is being spread that Waqf bill is interference in religious matters of Muslims and properties donated by them. Making an intervention in Lok Sabha during a debate on the Waqf amendment bill, he also said that non-Muslims in Waqf […]
Youth should explore spiritual, cultural dimension of education: Lt Guv
Addresses Alumni Meet of Sharda University at Srinagar SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday asked youth to explore spiritual and cultural dimension of education and cherish its value system. Addressing the Alumni Meet of Sharda University at Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Alumni, Management, Faculty and Students of Sharda University. […]
Over 300 projects receive forest clearance in JK
Minister asks for aggressive compensatory afforestation JAMMU: In a significant push to infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir, over 300 development projects, pending clearances at different stages, have received forest clearances, an official spokesman said Wednesday. He said that from key road networks to water supply schemes, tourism, defence and 4G saturation, […]
Parliament passes Immigration and Foreigners Bill
New Delhi: Parliament approved a bill to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in India, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod on Wednesday. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 was passed in Lok Sabha on March 27, 2025. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill by voice vote on Wednesday after various amendments moved […]
Pak Army violates ceasefire after mine blast along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing after a mine exploded along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. He said the Indian army responded “effectively” to the ceasefire violation and continues to dominate the LoC where the situation is under control. Official sources […]
India’s media ecosystem doesn’t need validation from foreign bodies: Govt
New Delhi: India has a vibrant press and media ecosystem which does not need validation from foreign organisations, the government told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said this in a written response to a question from Congress MP K Sudhakaran, who asked about “India’s decline in […]
UN Office in Srinagar not needed: Lt Guv Sinha
Says only MEA, Centre can decide on the issue Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that the decision to wind up the United Nations office in Srinagar rests solely with the Centre and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). However, he personally believes that the office is no longer needed in Kashmir. In […]
Himalayan Ibex shot by poachers rescued, four arrested in Ladakh
Leh: A Himalayan Ibex with a gunshot injury was rescued and four poachers were arrested from a remote area connecting Leh and Kargil districts in the union territory of Ladakh, police said on Wednesday. The operation was carried out jointly by the wildlife department and police on March 28, they said. The Himalayan Ibex is […]
