New Delhi: The Congress on Friday said it will “very soon” challenge in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that was passed in Parliament. The Waqf (Amendment) bill was cleared by Parliament early Friday, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod. In a post on X, AICC general secretary Jairam…
Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who came be known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his series of popular patriotic films such as “Shaheed”, “Upkar,” and “Purab Aur Paschim”, died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Friday. He was 87. The industry veteran had been ailing for a while and died of age-related issues around…
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha early Friday adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s Rule in strife-torn Manipur with members across party lines supporting the decision. Even though opposition members slammed the Centre for its failure to restore law and order in the state and control violence, the government said it was making…
Patna: Senior JD(U) leader Mohammed Qasim Ansari on Thursday resigned from the party and all his posts, criticising the party’s support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha despite widespread opposition. In a letter to JD(U) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Ansari expressed deep disappointment, saying the party’s…
New Delhi: Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha had on Thursday approved the Bill after over a 12-hour debate. In Rajya Sabha, the Bill got 128 votes in its favour and 95 against after all the amendments moved by the…
MS Shanker Amid swirling speculations about leadership changes within the BJP’s state units, the party faces a crucial decision in Tamil Nadu. The possibility of replacing K. Annamalai as the state BJP chief, reportedly as part of a realignment with AIADMK for the upcoming assembly elections, raises concerns about repeating the misstep made in Telangana….
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again shaken up global trade dynamics by formally announcing a series of reciprocal tariffs. His policy is clear: if a country imposes high tariffs on American goods, the U.S. will respond in kind. However, in the case of India, Trump has shown restraint—choosing to impose a 26% tariff, merely…
“New initiative to curb corruption and bring transparency” The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, passed in the Lok Sabha, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the management of Waqf properties. Lakhs of acres of land come under the Waqf Board in India, but over the years there have been allegations of misuse, corruption, and arbitrariness….
Editors usually want unique and original works to maintain the exclusivity of their magazines. On the other hand, writers should have the freedom to send their works to as many places as possible, especially since editors have the right to accept or reject works without any deadline. In the world of literature and publishing, both…
NIPER Mohali has long struggled with staffing the right individuals in key positions. When Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally took charge, he recognized the urgent need to fill faculty positions. However, he was restricted from making faculty recruitments. Instead, the institute saw a surge in consultant appointments. A public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Punjab…
