The swanky new sea bridge at Pamban glistens in the summer sun. Dubbed as an engineering marvel, this imposing lifting-span structure facilitates better train operations in the Palk Strait, connecting Ramanathapuram with the Rameswaram island. The British-era old Pamban Rail Bridge, comprising two cantilever bridges, had to be replaced because its highly corroded centre span…
A woman was seen getting thrashed and dragged by her hair allegedly by her daughter-in-law in a video which has gone viral on social media, said to be from Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior. The mother-in-law alleged that the assault continued with her son being dragged out to the street. Their neighbours intervened later, and the case…
Last Updated:April 05, 2025, 12:43 IST Before his resignation, Annamalai is believed to have been “made to understand” the nuanced situation which required a new BJP chief who can work with a fresh slate with AIADMK and is from a different but equally significant caste than Gounder Annamalai once flogged himself six times outside his…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, days after Parliament passed the contentious legislation following marathon debates in both Houses. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Bill in the early hours of Friday with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, following nearly 17 hours of discussion. The…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and senior leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the party will not challenge the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, in the Supreme Court, signalling that it considers the matter closedSpeaking to reporters, Raut said, “No. We have done our work. We have said what we had to say and made…
Hello readers! The Parliament’s 2025 Budget session was adjourned sine die on Friday after the passage of the Waqf Bill in both Houses. Over a dozen Bills were passed in both Houses and Budget got cleared without trouble, while the Parliament recorded a nearly 120 per cent productivity even as no discussions were held on…
NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill with 128 votes in favour and 95 against after a marathon 15-hour debate which started at 11am on Thursday and wound up around 2.30 am the next day.The lengthy debate, marked by acrimonious exchanges, ended with the opposition seeking a division and the bill sailing…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday sharply criticised former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for her remarks alleging that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was “bulldozed” through Parliament. “The bill was passed according to the rules of the House. It is unfortunate that, despite following all parliamentary procedures, such allegations are being made,”…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday evening on a three-day visit to explore ways to bolster overall bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Colombo Airport.(X/narendramodi) Five top ministers received him at the airport when he landed at 9 pm despite the rain, in a special…
A poster against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is displayed during a protest in Bengaluru on April 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Congress MP Mohammed Jawed challenged the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 in the Supreme Court on Friday, hours after the proposed law was cleared by the Parliament after a prolonged deliberation in the…
