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 […]
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 […]
Forest area encroached in 25 states, UTs; 10 states yet to submit data on encroachments:Govt report
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Over 13,000 sq km of forest area, more than the total geographical area of Delhi, Sikkim, and Goa combined, is under encroachment in 25 states and Union Territories that have submitted data to the Union Environment Ministry so far. Ten states are yet to submit data on forest encroachments. Last […]
No-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Budgam, authorities convene council meet on Apr 7
Budgam, Apr 01: The district development council (DDC) chairperson Budgam will face a no- confidence motion on April 7, the first such test for head of a third-tier Panchayati Raj system in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Commissioner Budgam has convened a meeting of the council on April 7 for consideration of no -confidence motion against […]
Kathua encounter: After exchanging fire with terrorists in Panjtirthi forests, security forces launch ‘search’ ops
Jammu, Apr 01: Following exchange of fire with terrorists last night, security forces launched a massive search operation in Panjtirthi area of Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. They said that suspected terrorists were spotted by security forces while heading towards Billawar Mountains. “They (terrorists) were engaged in the gun battle by the security forces. […]
Lieutenant Governor’s Greetings on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr
JAMMU, MAR 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. In his message the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the period of fasting, prayer and charity during the […]
Moon sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on Monday
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: (PTI) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Monday as the moon was sighted this evening. Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that the moon […]