SC stays denotification of Waqf properties till May 5; Oppn welcomes decision
The Centre assured the top court that neither Waqf properties, including 'Waqf by user', will be denotified nor appointments will be made to the Central Waqf Council and boards till May 5
Maharana Pratap's statue to be inaugurated in Chhatrapati Sambhaji on April 18
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the statue of Maharana Pratap, the 16th century ruler of Mewar, at 5 pm in Connaught Place area of CIDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Gadkari to lay foundation stone for Rs 4,000-crore projects in Bhubaneswar
According to Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal, foundation stones for 25 projects worth Rs 4,000 crore will be laid and inaugurated. In addition, a declaration for new projects worth another Rs 4,000 crore will also be made
No new questions, all were from 2019: Robert Vadra after ED interrogation
Earlier today, the businessman appeared before the central agency for the third consecutive day in response to the ED summons. He slammed the action as a 'political vendetta', accusing the government of misusing investigative agencies to target Opposition voices
Fire engulfs private bus near Pune; no casualties
There were no reports of any injuries as all passengers managed to exit the vehicle safely before the fire engulfed the bus
Supreme Court to examine if Muslims can opt for succession law over Shariat
The Supreme Court will hear petitions from Muslims seeking to be governed by Indian succession law rather than Shariat, without giving up their religion. The court has issued notices to the Centre and Kerala government and will club similar pleas for a collective hearing
Six killed in collision between bus, autorickshaw in Patan
The state transport bus was going towards Kutch from Himmatnagar, while the three-wheeler was coming from the opposite direction, the police said
National Herald case: Congress holds protest outside ED office in Telangana
Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao asserted that the Congress party is poised to assume power in 2029, while alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party is engaged in conspiratorial efforts to thwart this outcome
Rahul Gandhi slams govt over 'inhumane' working conditions of loco pilots
Rahul Gandhi also shared a media report on X which claimed that Railways rejected the demand for a break and women staff were quoted as saying that they had to do eight hours duty without a toilet facility
Rajasthan fire: Two siblings die in house fire in Udaipur district
In a tragic incident on Wednesday night, a massive house fire in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district claimed the lives of two siblings
Devgiri fort fire: Don't allow visitors to carry flammable materials
INTACH called for regular cleanliness drives, especially before summer, to clear grass, dead branches and plastic garbage for the conservation of the state's renowned heritage site, Devgiri fort
Couples marrying without parental consent can't claim police protection
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that couples who marry against their parents’ wishes cannot seek police protection as a matter of right unless there is a genuine threat to their safety. The judgment was made while hearing a plea from a couple seeking security and non-interference from their families
Devgiri fort fire: Don't allow visitors to carry flammable materials
INTACH called for regular cleanliness drives, especially before summer, to clear grass, dead branches and plastic garbage for the conservation of the state's renowned heritage site, Devgiri fort
17 April,2025 01:13 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Couples marrying without parental consent can't claim police protection
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that couples who marry against their parents’ wishes cannot seek police protection as a matter of right unless there is a genuine threat to their safety. The judgment was made while hearing a plea from a couple seeking security and non-interference from their families
17 April,2025 01:04 PM IST | Prayagraj | PTI
PM Modi pays tributes to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, calling him a leader who always put the nation first. Remembered for his commitment to social harmony, Chandra Shekhar served as PM from November 1990 to June 1991
17 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
UP: Anganwadi officer in Bareilly suspended over bribery charges
The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly’s Child Development Project Officer, Krishna Chandra, after an investigation revealed he accepted bribes during an anganwadi worker recruitment process. Video proof showed he rejected a more eligible candidate in favour of another who paid a higher bribe
17 April,2025 12:59 PM IST | Uttar Pradesh | PTI
14 held by Chhattisgarh police for betting via Mahadev app
The Chhattisgarh police have arrested 14 individuals from six states for operating illegal IPL betting activities through the Mahadev betting app, seizing over Rs 30 lakh in transactions and digital evidence. The accused reportedly purchased betting panels for Rs 15–25 lakh and used over 500 bank accounts for transactions
17 April,2025 12:55 PM IST | Raipur | PTIADVERTISEMENT
IN PHOTOS: Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM Modi, lauds Waqf (Amendment) Act
A delegation of Dawoodi Bohras met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to express their gratefulness to him for the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which has accommodated some of their key demands, news agency PTI reported (PICS/PTI, X)
Delhi sees 25.7 degrees celsius minimum, second-highest of the season
Delhi logged a minimum temperature of 25.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 4.1 degrees above normal, making it the second-highest of the season so far, according to the IMD. The Met office expects strong winds and a partly cloudy sky through the day, with the maximum likely to touch 40 degrees Celsius
17 April,2025 12:49 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Case against Pune businessman for using Chitale Bandhu branding to sell snack
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered against Pramod Prabhakar Chitale, proprietor of 'Chitale Sweet Home', which sells Bakarwadi under this name while allegedly falsely using details linked to Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale, such as its customer care number, official email address and manufacturing details
17 April,2025 12:09 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Jagdambika Pal responds to SC query, defends non-Muslim inclusion in Waqf boards
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal defends the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards, citing past Supreme Court rulings that classify the Waqf Board as a statutory body, not a religious one. Pal also criticises violence in West Bengal and calls for President's rule
17 April,2025 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CRPF 'backbone' of mission to rid country of Naxalism by March 2026: Amit Shah
Addressing a speech at the 86th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) held in the Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Amit Shah claimed that with the CRPF being the backbone of the mission, Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by the upcoming year
17 April,2025 11:50 AM IST | Neemuch | mid-day online correspondent
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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.