Thousands protest in Bhiwandi against Waqf Amendment Act; leaders seek time from Prez
Thane: Several thousand people took part in a protest in Bhiwandi in Thane district against the Waqf Amendment Act, which they claimed was against the Constitution as it infringed on the fundamental rights of people. President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Parliament on Friday approved the Bill […]
House of BJP Minority Morcha’s Manipur president torched for supporting Waqf Amendment Act
Imphal: The house of the BJP Minority Morcha’s Manipur president, Asker Ali, was set on fire by a mob on Sunday night allegedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said. The incident happened at Lilong in Thoubal district, they said. Ali had expressed his support for the Act on social media on Saturday. An […]
Notices issued to 300 for protesting against Waqf (Amendment) Act in UP’s Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar (UP): Authorities here have issued notices to 300 people for protesting against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, by wearing black badges during Friday prayers in mosques and asked them to furnish bonds of Rs 2 lakh each, a police official said on Sunday. The figure stood at 24 till Saturday. Superintendent of Police (City) […]
Moon sighted, India to celebrate Eid on Monday
New Delhi: 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 was sighted at […]
President Murmu asks people to adopt environmentally conscious lifestyle
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday asked people to adopt a lifestyle that is conscious and sensitive towards the environment and makes it more vibrant. Inaugurating the two-day National Conference on Environment-2025 at Vigyan Bhawan here, she said environmental protection and promotion will be possible only through continuous activism and participation of all. Citing […]
India can’t change fanatical mindset of Pakistan, says Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, speaking in Lok Sabha on Friday, highlighted incidents involving attack on minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The minister said New Delhi is tracking “very closely” the treatment of minorities in Pakistan and making its position “well known”, but the country cannot change the “fanatical and bigoted mindset” of […]
India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact during Modi’s trip to Colombo next week
New Delhi: For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign a major defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island nation next week, a move that comes amid China’s relentless attempts to increase its military influence over Colombo. The two sides are also likely to firm up […]
At least 144 people killed, 730 injured in Myanmar in powerful quake
Bangkok: A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed and 730 injured in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, struck at […]
SC junks plea for FIR over cash discovery incident at Delhi HC judge’s official home
New Delhi: Calling it “premature”, the Supreme Court on Friday junked a PIL seeking Delhi Police to register an FIR over the alleged discovery of burnt wads of cash from the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said an in-house inquiry was […]
Cash-discovery row: SC collegium confirms transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium on Monday confirmed the transfer of Delhi High Court’s Justice Yashwant Varma, facing an enquiry over the alleged discovery of huge cash from his official residence and from whom judicial work was withdrawn, to his parent Allahabad High Court. The transfer recommendation to the Centre was made public in […]
