Fire breaks out at traditional wooden house in Pune's Nana Peth
According to the Pune Fire Department, after the blaze was reported five fire tenders were deployed to the site to bring the flames under control. Visuals from the scene showed thick smoke billowing from the old wooden structure. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained
06 April,2025 10:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent'BJP govt wants to acquire land through Waqf Act, eyes gold of Kerala's temple'
Addressing a meeting of Congress workers in Nashik, Harshwardhan Sapkal said, "When the British decided to make Delhi their capital, there was a demand that places of worship be kept safe while acquiring land. For this purpose, the Waqf Board was formed in 1913 through the Rehabilitation Act"
06 April,2025 09:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates new Pamban bridge, CM Stalin skips event
The Pamban sea bridge, built at a cost of over Rs 550 crore, is India's first vertical sea-lift bridge and is expected to boost access to the religious town of Rameswaram. The bridge features stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade paint, and fully welded joints, enhancing durability while reducing maintenance requirement
06 April,2025 07:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi takes a jibe at MK Stalin amid ongoing language row
Addressing a rally in Rameswaram, Prime Minister Modi urged the Stalin-led DMK government to start medical courses in the Tamil language so that even the children of poor families can fulfil their dream of becoming doctors
06 April,2025 05:52 PM IST | ANI
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone of Ram Temple in Nandigram
The Ram Navami celebrations began early Sunday morning with lively processions, chants of 'Jai Shri Ram', and passionate religious displays. Devotees filled the streets with saffron flags, devotional music and tableaux depicting scenes from the Ramayana
06 April,2025 05:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLatur civic chief in critical condition after suicide attempt
The incident took place on Saturday night, following which the civic chief, Babasaheb Manohare, was rushed to a private hospital. The doctors have performed a surgery and said he is responding well to the treatment
06 April,2025 04:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentINS Trikand provides critical medical assistance to crew of Pakistani vessel
On Friday morning, INS Trikand intercepted a distress call from an Iranian dhow. Upon investigation, it was revealed that a crew member of the dhow had sustained severe injuries to his fingers while working on the engine and was in critical condition
06 April,2025 04:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi: Union Minister JP Nadda hoists BJP's flag on party's Foundation Day
In a post shared on the social media platform X, the Union Minister expressed deep gratitude toward the party's pioneers, acknowledging their sacrifices and dedication in building and expanding the BJP
06 April,2025 03:56 PM IST | ANI
Thane crime: 23-year-old arrested for allegedly trafficking, selling newborns
A horrific incident took place in Maharashtra's Thane district, where a 23-year-old man, Tushar Prakash Salve, a resident of Badlapur, was arrested for trafficking and selling infants
06 April,2025 03:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s Got Latent row: Samay Raina appears before Guwahati Police
Comedian Samay Raina appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch for questioning in connection with the FIR filed against several YouTubers and influencers over vulgar content on their show India’s Got Latent
06 April,2025 01:14 PM ISTUS sees nationwide demonstrations over Trump’s economic agenda
On the West Coast, in the shadow of Seattle's iconic Space Needle, protesters held signs with slogans like 'Fight the oligarchy.'
06 April,2025 12:52 PM IST | APTibetans in-exile strongly condemn China's white paper on human rights
The report titled 'If Gyalmo Ngulchu Could Feel: Crimes against Humanity in Driru' details widespread and systematic human rights violations committed by Chinese authorities between 2012 and 2022.
06 April,2025 12:52 PM IST | ANI
Manipur: Security forces recover large cache of weapons, arrest 6 insurgents
06 April,2025 12:51 PM IST | Imphal | ANI
Devotees throng Ayodhya's Ram Temple, take holy dip on occasion of Ram Navami
06 April,2025 07:41 AM IST | Uttar Pradesh | ANI
Muslim-majority village elects Hindu woman as sarpanch
06 April,2025 07:41 AM IST | Gurugram | Agencies
Kerala Ezhava leader calls Malappuram ‘separate nation’
06 April,2025 07:40 AM IST | Malappuram | Agencies
PM to open India’s first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram today
06 April,2025 07:40 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Nirmala refutes claims that ONOE will be implemented in 2029
06 April,2025 07:40 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Bengal Guv seeks deployment of adequate forces to ensure peaceful Ram Navami
05 April,2025 10:51 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
BJP claims Kejriwal spent Rs 31 lakh monthly on maintenance of CM's bungalow
05 April,2025 10:37 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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.
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio
At least 16 weather-related deaths have been reported since the start of the storms, including 10 in Tennessee.
06 April,2025 12:51 PM IST | Dyersburg | AP
Microsoft employees protest at its 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
‘Hands off!’ Protests against Trump administration take off across US
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Iceman goeth
“I believe I’m challenging, not demanding, and I make no apologies for that,” Kilmer said.
06 April,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
