Rana being interrogated to unravel larger conspiracy behind attacks: Sources
The NIA officials are ensuring Rana's medical check-up and he is being allowed to meet his lawyer, according to the order of a Delhi court that had on early Friday morning granted 18-day custody to the probe agency following his extradition from the US, sources said
14 April,2025 07:05 PM IST | PTIOm Birla and MP CM flag off train connecting Ambedkar's birthplace, praise Modi
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new train connecting Ambedkar's birthplace with New Delhi is a tribute to his work and role as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution
14 April,2025 06:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmbedkar Bhawan to come up in Goa's Panjim, CM allocates Rs 10 crore
The Goa CM praised Dr Ambedkar for envisioning a nation free from inequality and discrimination
14 April,2025 04:59 PM IST | ANIDoctor kills his professor wife on suspicion of character, held with brother
The crime stemmed from suspicions over the character of the deceased and arguments between her and her husband, Dr Anil Rahule, who teaches at a private medical college in Raipur
14 April,2025 02:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Rs 33 lakh crore of collateral-free loans sanctioned: Union minister
Highlighting the nation’s economic growth vision, the Minister of State for Finance stated that over the past ten years, the government has provided collateral-free loans worth Rs 33 lakh crore to 52 crore people, ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 20 lakh
14 April,2025 02:45 PM IST | PTI“Enemies of Babasaheb then and now”: Congress hits back at PM Modi
While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Congress party's president Mallikarjun Kharge, emphasised how B R Ambedkar faced opposition for adopting Buddhism by Hindu organisations.
14 April,2025 02:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNagpur factory blast: Safety lapses found; 3 booked
According to a report from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), the factory management failed to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to workers and put their lives at risk, officials from Umred police station said
14 April,2025 02:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmbedkar a true Bharat Ratna and living school of democracy, says Adityanath
On Ambedkar Jayanti, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, calling him a true Bharat Ratna and a living school of democracy. He said Ambedkar’s lifelong fight for an egalitarian and just society would forever inspire the nation
14 April,2025 01:24 PM IST | PTI
300 kg narcotics worth Rs 1,800 crore seized off Gujarat coast, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the seizure of 300 kg of narcotics valued at Rs 1,800 crore near the international maritime border off Gujarat’s coast. Applauding the Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard, he called the operation a major step in the fight against drugs
14 April,2025 01:20 PM IST | PTIAkhilesh Yadav pays tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
While addressing the media, Yadav highlighted the importance of upholding the Constitution. He described it as the lifeline for all who follow Baba Saheb’s ideals. He praised Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy, stating that Constitution stands as a powerful safeguard for citizens' rights and the reservation system
14 April,2025 01:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTelangana becomes first state to issue order on SC categorisation
Telangana has officially implemented Scheduled Caste (SC) categorisation based on recommendations by a state-appointed commission. The move divides 59 SC communities into three groups under the 15% reservation quota, making it a first-of-its-kind order in India
14 April,2025 01:16 PM IST | PTIIndian Coast Guard seizes narcotics worth Rs 1800 crore near Gujarat coast
In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 300 kg of narcotics worth Rs 1,800 crore near the IMBL, showcasing strong coordination in combating drug smuggling
14 April,2025 01:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
State-run bus crashes into divider near Park Street in Kolkata
14 April,2025 01:11 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Ex-army man on the run for 20 years after killing wife finally arrested
14 April,2025 01:07 PM IST | Delhi | PTI
President Murmu, Vice Prez, PM Modi pay floral tributes to Babasaheb Ambedkar
14 April,2025 12:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary
14 April,2025 11:38 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Priyanka Gandhi extends greetings on Vishu, Bohag Bihu and other festivals
14 April,2025 10:56 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Thousands throng Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur on Ambedkar's birth anniversary
14 April,2025 10:41 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Country dedicated to social justice due to Ambedkar's inspiration, says PM Modi
14 April,2025 10:30 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Fed-up BMC to take over private tankers and water sources
14 April,2025 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
LS Speaker, MP CM flag off new train connecting Ambedkar's birthplace with Delhi
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WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?
The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.
Taiwan records increased Chinese incursions around its territory
It further noted that two of the six sorties crossed the median line and entered into Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.
14 April,2025 09:01 AM IST | Taipei | ANI
Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza, hits hospital in north
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Rathi’s second fine was a surprise
LSG’s Digvesh was rightly fined the first time because he ran right up to the batter and did the notebook celebration standing bang next to him. However, the next time he did that, he wasn’t in the batter’s space or face and so shouldn’t have been fined
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