Category: India

The central government plans to table the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Parliament, amidst opposition resistance. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address legal complexities, and ensure transparency and accountability in Waqf management while incorporating key reforms. …

Chilean President Gabriel Boric hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pivotal role in global diplomacy during his state visit to India. President Boric emphasized Chile’s commitment to strengthening ties with India, coinciding with the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. …

Uttarakhand Waqf Board chairman Shadab Shams criticized the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. He emphasized that PM Modi aims to mainstream poor Muslims and accused the opposition of misusing Waqf resources over the past 70 years. …

The Supreme Court deferred the request for return of passport and international travel by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia amidst ongoing police investigations on multiple FIRs against him for inappropriate remarks. The court will review the request on April 21, pending completion of the probe by Maharashtra Police. …

The Uttarakhand High Court has requested a response from the state government within 48 hours regarding multiple petitions challenging the Uniform Civil Code. Petitions criticize issues ranging from live-in relationship provisions to the neglect of minority customs, and constitutional and women’s rights concerns. The next hearing is scheduled in 10…

The Allahabad high court rejected a petition to quash criminal proceedings in a case involving alleged rape and unlawful religious conversion. The court emphasized the severity of such offences, citing the woman’s allegations that the primary accused deceived and coerced her into conversion under false pretenses. …

The Siddhivinayak temple trust in Prabhadevi reported record earnings of Rs 133 crore for the financial year 2024-25, a 15% increase from the previous year. Effective administration and efficient darshan arrangements contributed to the increase, with revenues from donations, prasad sales, and gold-silver offerings. …

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the acquittal of six individuals accused of killing three British nationals of Indian origin during the 2002 riots. The decision followed the special SIT court’s ruling that cited insufficient evidence, relying primarily on an anonymous complaint to the British High Commission. …

Sikhs For Justice claims a US court identified an Indian agent involved in a plot to kill chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The agent allegedly paid $15,000 for the assassination. Nikhil Gupta, facing charges of murder-for-hire, was arrested and extradited to the US. Gupta is set for trial later this year….

Army commanders initiated a four-day conference to review the security situation at the borders with China and Pakistan. The conference, led by General Upendra Dwivedi, focuses on operational priorities and the modernization of the large force, particularly in context of slow troop de-escalation at the LAC with China. …

A loud explosion near the Badshahpur police post in Patiala district shattered windowpanes of an adjacent office. Authorities are investigating, suspecting it might be a grenade attack. Babbar Khalsa International claimed responsibility, but verification is pending. …

Akhilesh Yadav criticized those treating politics as a part-time job, seemingly targeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath defended his commitment, emphasizing his role as a Yogi and dismissed any rift with BJP’s leadership. He also addressed his ‘bulldozer justice’ policy and the order against namaz on public roads. …