Encouraged to hear of Rana’s extradition to India, says Israeli envoy
"We are encouraged to hear about the extradition to India of one of the perpetrators of the terrible and horrendous terrorist attacks that happened in Mumbai on 26th November 2008 which took the lives of more than 170 innocent civilians, including Israel's," said Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar
10 April,2025 05:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTahawwur Rana extradition ‘completely legal’, says Senior Advocate Ujjwal Nikam
Meanwhile, Eknath Omble, the brother of Ashok Chakra awardee and 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble, urged the Central Government to hang Tahawwur Rana on Thursday. The Mumbai Police sub-inspector held onto terrorist Ajmal Kasab's rifle, ensuring his arrest, but unfortunately fell to the bullets during the 26/11 terror attacks
10 April,2025 04:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent'Modi government riding on UPA-era diplomacy in Tahawwur Rana's extradition'
The Congress claimed that the Modi-led government is taking undue credit for Tahawwur Rana's extradition, stating it is the outcome of diplomatic and legal efforts initiated by the UPA over a decade ago
10 April,2025 04:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentShehzad Poonawalla hails the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana
The BJP spokesman said the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused was a major victory for all security, counter-terrorism, prosecution, and intelligence agencies. He added that the move reflected India’s resolve to not remain silent in the face of terror attacks, but to respond firmly
10 April,2025 04:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Bhagwan Mahavir's ideals give strength to countless people: PM Modi
On Mahavir Jayanti, PM Modi and other leaders paid tribute to Lord Mahavir, highlighting his timeless teachings of non-violence, truth, and compassion as guiding principles for a better society
10 April,2025 03:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi: Air India Express pilot dies after landing flight
We deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical condition... we are extending all possible assistance to them as we all cope with this tremendous loss, an airline spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday
10 April,2025 02:53 PM IST | PTITeachers start relay hunger strike to protest job loss, police action in Bengal
Joining the protesters, BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay who is a former judge of the Calcutta High Court, blamed the state administration and its wings for their plight
10 April,2025 02:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMan dies by suicide in Bareilly, family blames wife for harassment
A 24-year-old man in Bareilly allegedly died by suicide following a marital dispute. The man's family has accused his wife of harassment, citing her social media posts and a police complaint hours before his death
10 April,2025 02:04 PM IST | PTI
Priyanka Chaturvedi wants public execution of Tahawwur Rana
After a long wait of 16 years, he is being extradited to India...He should be sentenced to death in a crowded square in Mumbai so that people who look at India with evil intentions will be left shaken, Priyanka told ANI
10 April,2025 02:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMan arrested in Assam for posting video of train passing over him
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Assam’s Hailakandi district after uploading a video in which he appeared to lie between railway tracks as a train passed over him. Police are continuing to investigate the viral stunt, which the man later claimed was edited
10 April,2025 01:59 PM IST | PTIUP: Retired PWD officer shot at in Etawah
A 72-year-old retired PWD officer, Om Prakash, was shot at by unidentified assailants while in his field in Etawah’s Bharthana area. He was rushed to Saifai Medical College in critical condition. This is the second shooting incident reported in the area this week
10 April,2025 01:56 PM IST | PTICleaning of Yamuna underway in time-bound manner, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the cleaning of the Yamuna River is being carried out in a time-bound manner, with massive efforts across the city. The CM also announced plans to transform 50 acres of previously encroached land in Uttam Nagar into a public park
10 April,2025 01:53 PM IST | ANI
One dead, two policemen injured in separate accidents on Bhubaneswar overbridge
10 April,2025 01:48 PM IST | Odisha | PTI
Kangana Ranaut's electricity bill includes arrears and high consumption
10 April,2025 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP should not use Tahawwur Rana's extradition for votes: Vijay Wadettiwar
10 April,2025 01:36 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Uttar Pradesh: 5 killed in rain-related incidents
10 April,2025 01:27 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Union govt, NDMA can ask banks to waive loans of Wayanad landslides victims: HC
10 April,2025 01:23 PM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
Tahawwur Rana's extradition: Delhi court receives trial records of 26/11
10 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Security ramped up at Patiala House as Tahawwur Rana expected in court
10 April,2025 12:12 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court to hear Waqf Act challenge on April 16 amid rising opposition
10 April,2025 11:52 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Not going on strike, we are just following BMC order and more
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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.
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