ED records Robert Vadra's statement in land deal case; summons again tomorrow
Terming the agency's move to summon him as 'political vendetta', Vadra said he has spent hours with the ED earlier during questioning in separate money laundering cases, sharing thousands of pages but still the agency has been raking up cases against him
Maharashtra: Pune businessman kidnapped, killed in Bihar; suspects detained
The preliminary investigation suggests that the crime was linked to a sophisticated cyber-led business entrapment scheme, the police said
National Herald case: ED chargesheets Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul
The special judge examined the charge sheet filed on April 9 on the point of cognisance and posted the matter for further proceedings on April 25. The charge sheet also names Congress leader Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey as accused persons
West Bengal violence: Relief camps established for victims in Malda
A doctor at the relief camp in Malda stated his team is providing all essential medicines and materials to all the people in need. The unrest in Murshidabad was triggered by the protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, a controversial issue in the area
India to see above-normal cumulative rainfall this monsoon: IMD
The country is likely to witness above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall estimated at 105 per cent of the long-period average of 87 cm, India Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told a press conference in New Delhi
Less than 1,000 senior women police officers in force: India Justice Report
The report also stated that the women officers in non-IPS ranks comprise just 8 per cent of the 3.1 lakh total officers, with 90 per cent of women in police in the constabulary
Rijiju appeals to Muslim community not to be used as vote bank by opposition
Addressing a press conference in Kochi, Rijiju said he had also appealed to the Congress and UDF to vote and support the Waqf Amendment Bill and not play vote bank politics
Beed: Four held for theft of cables from wind energy firm's campus
The robbers tied the hands and legs of the watchmen and stole three types of cables of Rs 12.75 lakh from the campus of a wind energy firm at Massajog village in Maharashtra's Beed district before fleeing
CM Yogi Adityanath slams Mamata-led govt over Murshidabad violence
I thank the judiciary there for deploying central forces to ensure the safety of the minority Hindus in the area. The Congress is silent on the riots in Murshidabad. The Samajwadi Party is also quiet, said CM Yogi
Heatwave: Telangana government declares sunstroke as 'state specific disaster'
Under the new Government Order Rs 4 lakh ex gratia will be provided to the kin of the deceased amid heatwave conditions in state
Rs 1 cr meant for schools unspent due to glitch, Jalna collector alerts dept
The fund was for strengthening infrastructure in private aided and unaided minority-run schools at the elementary, secondary, and senior secondary levels
SC extends relief to Ex-IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar in cheating case
A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma took note of the submissions of Khedkar's counsel that her rejoinder to the reply filed the Delhi government has been filed, but it has not come on record
Rs 1 cr meant for schools unspent due to glitch, Jalna collector alerts dept
The fund was for strengthening infrastructure in private aided and unaided minority-run schools at the elementary, secondary, and senior secondary levels
15 April,2025 01:51 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondent
SC extends relief to Ex-IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar in cheating case
A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma took note of the submissions of Khedkar's counsel that her rejoinder to the reply filed the Delhi government has been filed, but it has not come on record
15 April,2025 01:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Murshidabad: Normalcy back after Waqf Act protest violence, forces deployed
Security personnel, including BSF and CRPF, have been deployed in the area, and authorities have stated that the situation is now under control
15 April,2025 01:20 PM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondent
Congress to hold Sadbhavana Yatra in Nagpur: Vijay Wadettiwar
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar is to hold a Sadbhavana March in the city. The march aims to establish peace, eliminate mutual enmity and remove misunderstandings
15 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka man held for abduction, stealing woman's gold chain worth Rs 1.20 lakh
During the course of an investigation, the police explored multiple angles and gathered inputs from local informants. Acting on credible information, on March 28, a person was apprehended on the main road of Kattiganahalli under the jurisdiction of the Yelahanka police station
15 April,2025 01:02 PM IST | Karnataka | ANIADVERTISEMENT
IN PHOTOS: Rongali Bihu celebrations in Assam
The Assamese New Year was welcomed with festive fervour by the residents of the northeastern state on Tuesday, with prayers for a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead. The Rongali Bihu celebrations had started on Monday with 'Garu Bihu, ' centred around cattle, with the first day of the month of Bohag on Tuesday marked as 'Manuh Bihu', when people greet each other. (PICS/PTI/@himantabiswa)
ED raids premises of Rajasthan Congress leader Khachariyawas, others
The ED had raided Khachariyawas premises for being a part of a Rs 48,000-crore PACL Ponzi "fraud"-linked money laundering probe. The Congress leader Khachariyawas claimed that the ED had come to search his house to scare him
15 April,2025 01:01 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi greets people on 'Himachal Diwas'
On the occasion of Himachal Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens of the hill state, highlighting its rich culture and the valour of its people. He extended his wishes for the state's prosperity and continued growth.
15 April,2025 12:36 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Amarnath Yatra: Devotees queue up at designated bank branches for registration
Devotees queued up outside designated bank branches as the offline registration for the Amarnath Yatra 2025 began. The 38-day pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine will start on July 3 via the Baltal and Pahalgam routes
15 April,2025 12:26 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Robert Vadra appears before ED for questioning in Gurugram land case
Whenever I talk for the people, they will try to suppress me. It's a political vendetta. They misuse the power of the probing agencies. I do not have any fear, as I have nothing to hide, Varda said.
15 April,2025 12:25 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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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.