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…
The petition filed through advocate Mohini Priya said that unrestricted access to social media has led to a surge in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, self harm and suicidal tendencies among children. “A study conducted by Social Media Matters reveals that a significant percentage of young users spend over five hours daily on social…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated raids on the offices linked to businessman and film producer Gokulam Gopalan in Chennai. Gopalan, known for producing the blockbuster movie L2: Empuraan, which starred Mohanlal and Prithviraj, is facing scrutiny at a time when the film is breaking box-office records, having crossed the 200 crore mark. Get Latest…
Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Parliament. NEW DELHI: Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the early hours of Friday following an extensive discussion in the Rajya Sabha. The bill secured passage in the Rajya Sabha with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, following its approval in the Lok Sabha supported by 288…
New Delhi: The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it exposed a chink in the armour of the parties opposing the bill. The voting was 128 votes in favour of the bill and 95 against. Just…
New Delhi: An air force pilot died after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Wednesday during a night mission. The other pilot is receiving treatment in the hospital. “The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to airfield and local population,” the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a…
A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. One pilot has ejected and a search is on for the other. “While one pilot safely ejected before the crash, another one is still missing. The aircraft caught fire after the crash. Police and firefighters have rushed to the spot and…
RJD chief Lalu Yadav discharged from Bihar Hospital, to head to AIIMS Delhi as health deteriorates Times of India Lalu Prasad Yadav Leaves For Delhi To Undergo Treatment At AIIMS NDTV After sharp dip in BP, Lalu stabilised by doctors in Patna, rushed to AIIMS Delhi The Indian Express Lalu Yadav’s health deteriorates due to high sugar levels,…
The Waqf Amendment Bill proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered. The bill had been first tabled in the Lower House in August last year, after which it was sent to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. The JPC submitted its report in February….
