Politics

Waqf Act row: No fresh appointments or de-notification of existing waqfs, Centre assures SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking given by the Union government that no fresh members would be appointed to waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council in terms of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 till the next date of hearing.

Apr 17, 2025

India can be global growth hub amid US-China tariff war: Industry leaders

As tensions continue to rise between the US and China over trade tariffs, Indian industry leaders believe this could be a golden opportunity for their country to position itself as a global hub for innovation and economic growth.

Apr 17, 2025

Rahul Gandhi on two-day US visit from April 21

Amid mounting troubles for the Gandhi-Vadra families over money laundering investigations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be travelling to the US next week.

Apr 17, 2025

Fresh ED raids in Nadia in Bengal fake passport case

Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have been conducting fresh raids and search operations since Thursday morning at Chakdaha in the Nadia district of West Bengal.

Apr 17, 2025

'Always kept national interest paramount in his politics', PM Modi pays tribute to Chandrashekhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former PM Chandrashekhar on his birth anniversary, saying that he always kept national interest paramount in his politics.

Apr 17, 2025

Prez Trump threatens to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status

The row between Harvard University and US President Donald Trump escalated further after the elite university refused to accept far-reaching policy changes ordered by the White House, and Trump threatened to strip it of its tax-exempt status.

Apr 16, 2025

PM-POSHAN scheme: 70 people get employment in Bihar's Kaimur, thank PM Modi

At least 70 people got employment in Bihar's Kaimur under the PM-POSHAN scheme and expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative.

Apr 16, 2025

CM Stalin forms panel led by retired SC judge to examine Centre-state relations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph to study and recommend measures to strengthen Centre-State relations, including the proposal to return education to the State List of the Constitution.

Apr 15, 2025

Nehru never opposed Ambedkar: Siddaramaiah

Responding to criticism by the BJP against the Congress party's alleged "ill treatment" and "insult" to B. R. Ambedkar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Monday that the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru did not oppose the architect of the Constitution.

Apr 14, 2025

Committed to drug-free Bharat, says HM Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reiterated the Narendra Modi government's commitment to rooting out drug networks ruthlessly and hailed the latest Rs 1,800-crore seizure by enforcement agencies in the Arabian Sea.

Apr 14, 2025

Delhi's new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough?

Every winter, Delhi makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thick smog covers the city, pollution levels skyrocket, and air quality drops to hazardous levels. It's a crisis that returns year after year, and while the government takes action during these peak months, the bigger question remains: are we doing enough, and more importantly, are we doing it all year round?

Apr 14, 2025

Before 2014, India had only 74 airports, now over 150: PM Modi in Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that before 2014, India had just 74 airports, however, since the last decade, the number has crossed the 150 mark highlighting significant strides in easing connectivity as compared to efforts made by the previous government.

Apr 14, 2025

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tributes to Ambedkar in Parliament

On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, several prominent leaders gathered at Prerna Sthal within the Parliament premises to pay heartfelt tributes to Baba Saheb Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

Apr 14, 2025

Karnataka caste census report says Muslim population is 18.08 pc, recommends 8 pc reservation

The controversial caste census report submitted by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka has pegged the Muslim population in the state at 18.08 per cent and recommends 8 per cent reservation for the community, sources confirmed on Sunday.

Apr 13, 2025

On Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi to launch Hisar-Ayodhya flight during Haryana visit

On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on April 14. He will travel to Hisar and at around 10:15 a.m., he will flag off a commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and lay the foundation stone for the new terminal building of Hisar airport. He will also address a public meeting.

Apr 12, 2025