Waqf Bill won’t benefit Muslims, says senior AIMPLB official
LUCKNOW/VARANASI, Apr 2 (PTI): (Apr 2) All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has expressed strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would be detrimental rather than beneficial for Muslims. “The AIMPLB and other Muslim organisations have conveyed their concerns over the Bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), but they were […]
Contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency. Introducing the bill, […]
India’s manufacturing sector growth hits 8-month high in Mar: PMI
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India’s manufacturing sector growth rose to an eight-month high in March, driven by quicker increases in factory orders and production amid buoyant demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was at 58.1 in March, up from 56.3 in February, […]
Pakistani troops intrude into Indian side, violate ceasefire along LoC in Poonch
JAMMU, Apr 2 (PTI) The Pakistan Army intruded into the Indian side and also violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. The violation took place at 1.10 pm on Tuesday and the Indian troops responded with “controlled […]
CM Omar Abdullah flags off free bus service for women across J&K
SRINAGAR: In a landmark move towards gender-inclusive mobility, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the Zero-Ticket Travel Initiative (free bus service) for women of Jammu and Kashmir from the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC). The initiative, fulfilling a key budget announcement, ensures free travel for women in all Smart City e-buses and J&K Road […]
Deputy Chief Minister launches Free Bus Service for Women in Jammu
JAMMU: In a significant step towards enhancing women welfare coupled with improving public transportation, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today launched a free bus service for women across the region. The initiative included both the electric buses and Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses. This will ensure safe, accessible and cost-free travel for […]
Sakeena Itoo thanks CM for free ridership for women in Smart City e-Buses, JKRTC buses
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, for commendable initiative of launching free ridership for women in Smart City e-Buses and JKRTC buses. Recognizing this initiative as a significant step towards women empowerment and social welfare, the only women Minister in […]
Markets bounce back in early trade after falling sharply in previous session
MUMBAI, Apr 2, (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after a sharp decline in the previous session, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rebounded 256.82 points to 76,281.33 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 84.9 points to […]
LG attends Odisha Day ‘Utkala Dibasa’ celebration at Raj Bhawan
Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, ancient monuments, literature, visual, performing arts and rich tapestry of traditions are contributing to the vibrant, unique and diverse culture of our country: LG The state is writing a new saga of progress. The people are contributing enthusiastically in this development journey. I am confident that Odisha will play a leading […]
