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…
Upon beholding Sugreeva, Angada, Tara, and the gathered monkey hosts steeped in grief, Rama himself was deeply moved. Yet, being steadfast in both thought and action, he swiftly regained his composure. With a serene countenance, he addressed the mourners, seeking to console their troubled hearts: “O noble friends, your lamentations shall not bring peace to…
Rankini Mandir, also known as Kapadgadi Ghat Rankini Mandir, is a temple in Rohinibera village near Jadugora, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. Goddess Rankini is believed to be a manifestation of Goddess Kali, a local deity worshipped primarily by the tribal communities and Hindus of the region. Since Rankini Mata is a significant deity for the tribal…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs in their IPL match here on Thursday. Sent in to bat, Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 off 32) did the bulk of the scoring, while Ajinkya Rahane (38) and and Rinku Singh (32) also made useful contributions as KKR posted 200…
Hyderabad: Normal life was thrown out of gear due to moderate-to-heavy rainfall in several parts of Telangana on Thursday. Narayanpur in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district received 97.8 mm of rainfall, followed by 91 mm at the GHMC head office locality in Hyderabad, the Telangana State Development Planning Society said. The downpour led to waterlogging, uprooted trees, and…
