Waqf Act amended to prevent encroachment of government properties, Centre to SC

Waqf Act amended to prevent encroachment of government properties, Centre to SC

The Centre, in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, said that it brought amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995, to prevent abuse of waqf legislation which resulted in the encroachment of government properties, apart from ensuring that the Waqf Boards in the country are properly administered and function with transparency. Apr 25, 2025
ED seeks look-out circular to nab Jaggi brothers in Gensol case

ED seeks look-out circular to nab Jaggi brothers in Gensol case

The Enforcement Directorate has asked the Bureau of Immigration to issue a look-out circular against Puneet Singh Jaggi and Anmol Singh Jaggi, the promoters of Gensol Engineering Ltd, in connection with an investigation into the diversion of funds from the scam-hit company, reports said on Friday. Apr 25, 2025
No shortage of fuel in J&K

CNG fuel stations surge by 2,300 pc, PNG use up 467 pc in 10 years: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Friday highlighted that in the last 10 years, the number of CNG stations providing green fuel for vehicles in the country has surged more than 20 times, while the number of households using piped cooking gas has recorded a 5-fold increase and LPG connections more than doubled. Apr 25, 2025
India achieves breakthrough in gene therapy for haemophilia: Minister

India achieves breakthrough in gene therapy for haemophilia: Minister

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday inspected various facilities at the BRIC-inStem facility and reviewed ongoing clinical trials in collaboration with premier medical institutes and hospitals, including the landmark first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia conducted with CMC Vellore. Apr 25, 2025
Shiv Sena urges online ticketing platform not to provide service to Kunal Kamra

Big relief for Kunal Kamra as Bombay HC grants protection from arrest

In a major relief for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, the Bombay High Court on Friday granted him protection from arrest in connection with an FIR lodged over his satirical video and his controversial "gaddar" (traitor) remark aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Apr 25, 2025