Category: India

Tensions escalated in Imphal West as women protesters attempted to storm NPP state president Yumnam Joykumar Singh’s residence over his controversial remarks. Singh’s statement accusing Arambai Tenggol of attacking Kukis was retracted, and the NPP youth wing called it a misunderstanding, vowing to prevent such issues in the future. …

BSF troops neutralised an intruder attempting to cross the international border in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite repeated warnings, the individual continued advancing on the night of April 4 and 5, leading to decisive action by the BSF. An investigation is underway to determine the identity and motive of the intruder….

A senior professor at Meerut College has been barred for life from examination and evaluation work by Chaudhary Charan Singh University. The action followed protests by RSS-linked students over an exam question that associated the RSS with religious and caste-based politics gains. Professor Panwar has apologised for the incident. …

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s plea against summons in a defamation case for his remarks against Savarkar. Gandhi had called Savarkar a ‘servant of British’ and was fined for skipping a hearing. The court indicated further avenues for appeal. …

The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after a 15-hour debate, with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, now awaits the President’s assent. Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill, asserting it involves both Muslims and non-Muslims. …

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a vehicle remains insured until the policyholder receives a formal cancellation notice. The court directed an insurer to pay over Rs 1.2 lakh as it failed to prove the policyholder had been informed of the policy cancellation after his premium cheque was dishonoured. …

The Supreme Court of India seeks responses from the Centre and Roche on making the spinal muscular atrophy treatment drug Risdiplam affordable in India. The move comes after it was reported that the drug is much cheaper in Pakistan and China due to government interventions. …

The Rajya Sabha passed the resolution confirming President’s rule in Manipur after a heated debate. Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for politicizing the conflict, noting ongoing efforts for peace talks between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Opposition leaders criticized PM Modi for not visiting the violence-stricken state….

SC will examine the different arguments from Hindu and Muslim sides on the applicability of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 to the Mathura Shahi Idgah-Srikrishna Janmasthan dispute. Muslim side claims the suits violate the PoW Act, while Hindus argue it’s protected under the ASI Act. …

PM Narendra Modi emphasized the need for early restoration of democracy in Myanmar during a meeting with junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Modi expressed condolences for the recent earthquake and discussed India’s humanitarian efforts. Both leaders agreed on cooperation against insurgent activities and crimes along the India-Myanmar border….

RLD, an ally of BJP, supported the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha but has refrained from making public statements to avoid alienating any voter base in western UP. Party leadership has communicated their support quietly, citing the sensitivity of the issue. …

PM Narendra Modi commended the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament, highlighting their impact on transparency and socio-economic justice for marginalized Muslims. The legislation aims to eliminate corruption in waqf property management and benefit Muslim women and the underprivileged. …