Pune bus rape: Police file 893-page chargesheet
The incident took place inside a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus at the Swargate bus depot in Pune in the early hours of February 25, officials said
National Herald case: Congress protests in Bhopal against ED action on Gandhis
The protestors tried to gather outside the ED office, and the police present at the spot warned them to vacate the place
Study links climate change with rising arsenic levels in rice
Researchers from Columbia University, US, explained that an increase in temperatures above 2 degrees Celsius and rising levels of carbon dioxide could be causing changes in soil chemistry, favouring arsenic, which gets more easily absorbed into rice grains
Terrorist Happy Passia arrested by FBI in California
In January, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh on the 29-year-old in connection with a hand grenade attack on a house in Chandigarh in September last year
One killed as rain, thunderstorm hit coastal Odisha
The state capital Bhubaneswar on Friday received 26.2 mm rainfall between 10 and 11.30 am, with strong winds uprooting trees in several areas, the officials said
New rules for traffic radar equipment verification to come into force on July 1
The Consumer Affairs Ministry has notified the rules following extensive consultations with stakeholders, including the Indian Institute of Legal Metrology, Regional Reference Laboratories, manufacturers, and vehicle certification organisations
Maharana Pratap's statue to be unveiled in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Apr 18
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the statue of Maharana Pratap, the 16th century ruler of Mewar, at 5 pm in Connaught Place area of CIDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
33 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
While 22 cadres, including nine women, turned themselves in before senior officials of the police and Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) earlier in the day, later 11 others, including two women, surrendered before police officers
Fadnavis inaugurates Chapekar memorial, hails incomparable valour
"The use of technology in building the memorial has been phenomenal, and the real-life story of the Chapekar brothers has been brought alive through this space dedicated to them," the CM stated
J&K: Security forces continue joint operation in Poonch to trace terrorists
Terrorists opened fire on the Romeo Force personnel, in which one of the security personnel got injured near the Lasana village located on the National Highway connecting Poonch to Jammu
"Vacation of illegally occupied territories": MEA slams Pak Army Chief
"Pakistan may try very hard, but its reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism will not diminish. The extradition of Rana serves as a reminder to Pakistan that it needs to bring to justice other perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks, whom it continues to shield," Jaiswal asserted
35 injured after bus carrying devotees collides with truck in Buldhana
The Station House Officer (SHO) of Malkapur rural police station, Sandeep Kale, said 3 people are in critical condition
"Vacation of illegally occupied territories": MEA slams Pak Army Chief
"Pakistan may try very hard, but its reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism will not diminish. The extradition of Rana serves as a reminder to Pakistan that it needs to bring to justice other perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks, whom it continues to shield," Jaiswal asserted
18 April,2025 12:52 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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35 injured after bus carrying devotees collides with truck in Buldhana
The Station House Officer (SHO) of Malkapur rural police station, Sandeep Kale, said 3 people are in critical condition
18 April,2025 12:42 PM IST | Buldhana | mid-day online correspondent
"Will resign if report is unconstitutional," says BJP's Jagdambika Pal
Pal stated that the objections raised by petitioners against the Waqf mainly raise the issue of provisions regarding 'Waqf by user' and the inclusion of non-muslim members have already been addressed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which was formed to review the bill
18 April,2025 12:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Six pistols recovered in Amritsar border area by BSF and Punjab Police
A joint operation by the Border Security Force and Punjab Police in Amritsar led to the recovery of six pistols and 14 magazines from a harvested field near the India-Pakistan border. Officials say the arms were found wrapped in a yellow packet with a metal wire ring attached
18 April,2025 12:17 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
SC mulls inquiry panel for 'deeper' probe into affairs of sports bodies
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was hearing a plea of two national Kabaddi players in which it had previously sought views for a CBI probe into the affairs of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and the International Kabaddi Federation
18 April,2025 11:53 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
IN PHOTOS: Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM Modi, lauds Waqf (Amendment) Act
A delegation of Dawoodi Bohras met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to express their gratefulness to him for the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which has accommodated some of their key demands, news agency PTI reported (PICS/PTI, X)
UP: Elderly woman dies after wall collapse in Amethi village during storm
A 66-year-old woman from Bartla village in Amethi died after being buried under debris when a wall near her tubewell collapsed amid strong winds on Thursday evening. Police have launched legal proceedings
18 April,2025 11:47 AM IST | Amethi | PTI
MBA student dies after falling from sixth floor of college building in Amethi
A 22-year-old MBA student at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, died after falling from the sixth floor of the college building in the early hours of Friday. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident
18 April,2025 11:42 AM IST | Amethi | PTI
Haryana: Fire breaks out in hardware shop basement in Bhiwani
A major fire broke out early Friday morning in the basement of a hardware and electric shop near Bhoja Wali Mandir in Bhiwani, Haryana. Firefighters faced challenges due to thick smoke and burning batteries stored in the basement. No casualties have been reported so far
18 April,2025 11:38 AM IST | Haryana | ANI
Food poisoning: 12 migrant workers hospitalised in Kochi
Twelve migrant workers were hospitalised in Kochi after experiencing symptoms of food poisoning, reportedly after consuming home-cooked food. All are in stable condition, according to health officials
18 April,2025 11:33 AM IST | Kochi | PTI
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WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?
The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.