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IPL 2025: Rahul's 77 sets up DC's 25-run win over CSK, takes them to top of points table
Chennai, April 5: Pushed to open the batting in the absence of Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul brought back memories of his free-flowing self in T20s by slamming a superb 77 and set up Delhi Capitals’ solid 25-run win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 17 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
'Ghori' & 'Ghazni' ruling Karnataka, claims Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, April 5: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government, alleging that people like invaders Muhammad Ghori, Muhammad Ghazni, and Malik Kafur are effectively ruling over the state.
Account of Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor on PM Modi-Yunus meeting is mischievous, politically motivated: Sources
New Delhi, April 5: In regard to remarks by the Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor about the meeting of the Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have dismissed the account as mischievous and politically motivated.
KL Rahul's fluent 77 powers Delhi Capitals to 183/6 against Chennai Super Kings
Chennai April 5: After KL Rahul's blissful 77 runs in the first innings, Delhi Capitals (DC) posted a commanding total of 183/6 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.
Waqf Bill absolutely constitutional and humane, says BJP's Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi, April 5: The Waqf Bill is absolutely constitutional and humane, and in the interest of 99 per cent of Muslims, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari said on Saturday after the Bill was passed by Parliament after a marathon debate.
PM Modi pays tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
LoP Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on Samta Diwas
New Delhi, April 5: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday paid homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary, which is also observed as Samta Diwas across the country.
Unwavering dedication: Telangana CM praises former Deputy PM Babu Jagjivan Ram
Hyderabad, April 5: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hailed freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram for his inspiring unparalleled services to the country.
PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus, urges safety for minorities and stronger bilateral ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday and reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.
Senior Men's National: Rajasthan, A.P, Chattisgarh, Himachal win on day 1
Jhansi, April 4: Hockey Rajasthan, Hockey Arunachal, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Himachal, Hockey Chandigarh and Goans Hockey couldn't have asked for a better start as they started their campaign after securing win in their respective matches at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 here in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
BJD's change of stance on Waqf (Amendment) Bill sparks debate in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's Congress unit alleging that 'the alliance between BJD and BJP is still intact'.
Symbol of transparency, justice: Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament
New Delhi, April 4: Hailing the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Friday appealed to the Muslim community to "celebrate this historic moment with joy and pride" as it is not against any religion or sect but is a "symbol of transparency, justice, and development."
Waqf Bill was need of hour, will end land encroachment: Uttar Pradesh minister Danish Azad Ansari
Lucknow, April 4: Uttar Pradesh Minister of state for minority welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj Danish Azad Ansari stressed that the Waqf Amendment Bill was the need of the hour and will put an end to the alleged land encroachment.
Mel Gibson's gun rights restored by justice department?
Los Angeles, April 4: Despite his 2011 conviction on a domestic violence charge, Hollywood actor Mel Gibson will soon have his gun rights restored.
SC stays HC order to demolish illegal construction, seal commercial setups in Gurugram's DLF
Gurugram/New Delhi, April 4: In a relief to 2,100 DLF residents, the Supreme Court on Friday temporarily stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had previously ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions in housing units and the sealing of commercial activities in DLF Phases 1 to 5.
'Historic': MP CM, BJP leaders congratulate PM Modi, Amit Shah for Waqf Bill
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 4: Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders on Friday expressed happiness after the Parliament passed the Waqf Bill, calling it a historic step by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government.
Ruling parties in Pakistan divided over Indus canal project
Islamabad, April 4: In a growing political fissure, the ruling coalition partners of the Pakistani government, Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), clashed with each other on the issue of the Indus River canal project.
Will soon bring change in lives of minority brothers: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 4: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Friday said that the Waqf Bill, which passed in Parliament on Friday, will significantly change the lives of minorities by ensuring their properties are secure and governed by clear regulations.
It was needed for long time: Juna Akhara's Sawmi Avdheshanand Giri welcomes Waqf Bill
Nagpur, April 4: Juna Akhara's Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj on Friday backed the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a long-awaited reform welcomed by the nation.
Waqf Bill ends era of years of injustice, corruption, says Amit Shah
New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulates PM Modi, MPs on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
Bhopal, April 4: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of Parliaments of both the houses on the successful passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament.
Former PM Deve Gowda backs Waqf Bill, says it protects underprivileged Muslims
Bengaluru, April 3: Veteran parliamentarian and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda spoke in the Rajya Sabha, strongly supporting the new Waqf Bill on Thursday. This bill protects poor Muslims from their own rich (well-off ones), he underlined.
Waqf Bill meant to give rights, not take them away: All India Muslim Jamaat Chief
Lucknow, April 4: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat expressed his support to the Waqf Bill and assured the Muslim community that legislation does not pose any threat to the properties--- mosques, dargahs, Eidgahs, or cemeteries of the community.
Yet another drama...: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan attacks Tamil Nadu govt over letter to retrieve Katchatheevu
Chennai, April 4: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's recent call for the Union government to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka and accused him of staging a "drama" for political gain ahead of the upcoming elections.
PM Narendra Modi calls passage of Waqf Amendment Bill watershed moment
New Delhi, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 was a "watershed moment" and that this would help the marginalised, who have been "denied both voice and opportunity."
Union Minister BL Verma praises passage of Waqf Amendment Bill, says bill was much needed...
New Delhi, April 4: Following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, several political leaders expressed their views and welcomed the move. Union Minister BL Verma emphasised the importance of the bill by ensuring that their rights are protected.
Chances that judiciary will declare it unconstitutional: Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
New Delhi, April 4: Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday said that if the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is challenged, the judiciary may declare it "unconstitutional."
Tamil Nadu: Take all steps to retrieve Katchatheevu, CM Stalin writes to PM Modi
Chennai, April 3: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to take "immediate steps to review the Indo-Sri Lankan Agreement at the earliest so that the Katchatheevu Island is retrieved and the traditional fishing rights of our fishermen are permanently protected."
New Waqf Bill does not interfere with Muslim religious practices: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda
New Delhi, April 3: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday praised the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha and said that it doesn't interfere with Muslim religious practices, as per an official statement.
UN Human Rights chief expresses alarm over extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan
Geneva, April 3: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Thursday expressed deep concern about reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan's capital Khartoum following its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on March 26.
Scottish delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, reaffirms support for Tibetan cause
Dharamshala April 3: Ross John Greer MSP, the Chair of the Scottish Cross-Party Group for Tibet, along with Eleanor Jane Byrne-Rosengren, a Human Rights Professional, and Cameron E William Garrett, the Research and Policy Officer for the Scottish Green Group, paid a visit to the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on April 3, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).
Any non-BJP govt will nullify Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Mamata
Kolkata, April 3: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asserted that any non-BJP government at the Centre in the future would nullify the Waqf (Amendment) Bill proposed by the current central government.
BKFC arrives in Dubai: World Title fights, global stars, and new era for combat sports
Dubai, April 3: The World League of Fighters orchestrated the first official BKFC conference at the Burj Al Arab on Thursday, partnering with the Dubai Sports Council to announce the championship's Dubai debut. The prestigious gathering brought together WLF Co-Founders Rajesh Banga and Sunil Mathew, Director of Dubai Sports Council Eisa Mohammed Sharif and BKFC Founder David Feldman.
Naveen Jindal urges govt to establish food testing lab in Kurukshetra
New Delhi, April 3: BJP leader and Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal has called upon the central government to establish a Food Testing Laboratory in Kurukshetra under the "One District, One Lab" initiative.
Pakistan set to intensify deportation of Afghan refugees post Eid holidays
Islamabad, April 3: Pakistan is set to intensify the deportation of Afghan refugees post Eid holidays as the March 31 deadline for refugees, including Afghan Citizen Card holders, to voluntarily return to their home country, has ended, local media reported on Thursday.
Revolutionary bill...: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 3: Calling the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 "revolutionary," Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Thursday congratulated the central government for bringing the reformative change.
Corrected mistakes that Congress made in 2013...: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday attacked Congress and said that the central government has corrected the mistakes that Congress made in 2013 in the name of appeasement politics.
Waqf bill bulldozed in Parliament, it's brazen assault on Constitution: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, April 3: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in her first reaction to the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, called it a brazen assault on the Constitution and urged the party lawmakers to be ‘aggressive and combative’ in calling out the failures of BJP-ruled NDA government.
Transformative move: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
Bengaluru, April 3: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy termed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha "transformative move" and said that the Union Government continues to ensure reforms that uphold fairness and accountability.