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Funds worth Rs 5,000cr approved for NH in Rajasthan: Dy CM Diya Kumari
Jaipur, April 2: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari announced that the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved Rs 5,000 crore for 21 new national highway projects in the state.
MP: CM Yadav expresses gratitude to Union Minister Gadkari for approving 4 road projects to state worth Rs 4,302.93 cr
Bhopal, April 2: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed gratitude to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on behalf of the people of Madhya Pradesh for approving four major road projects worth Rs 4302.93 crores for the state.
Eddie Murphy recalls how Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in 'Malcolm X'
Washington, April 2: Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy opened up about some advice Sidney Poitier once gave him that left him surprised.
Himachal CM's Advisor calls for transparent debate on Waqf Bill, highlights state budget initiatives
Shimla, April 2: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, sparking varied reactions from different political circles. In Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, the Principal Media Advisor to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, commented on the issue, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent debate before taking any major decision.
Bihar: Lalu Yadav leaves Paras Hospital after treatment for deteriorating health, set to leave for AIIMS Delhi
Patna, April 2: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was taken to Paras Hospital on Wednesday after his health deteriorated.
Nothing wrong in agitating for Marathi, says Maharashtra CM but warns against lawlessness
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that while there is nothing wrong with agitating for the promotion of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, it should remain within the bounds of the law.
This is yet another election drama: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan after TN Assembly passes resolution to retrieve Katchatheevu
Chennai, April 2: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Wednesday called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin's urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka "election drama". However, Sathyan said that his party would support any effort to retrieve the island from Sri Lanka.
Mundra Port becomes India's first to handle 200 million tonne cargo
Ahmedabad, April 2: Mundra Port in Gujarat, the largest private port, has set a new benchmark by becoming the first Indian port to handle over 200 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill not against religious beliefs of any community: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Waqf (Amended) Bill has given representation to women in the Waqf Board, which is a very progressive step.
HM Shah takes a swipe at Opposition, says Lalu's call for stricter Waqf laws finally answered
New Delhi, April 2: Addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserted that misconceptions about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were being deliberately spread by certain parties to bolster their vote banks.
Kejriwal urges youth in Punjab to support war against drugs
Ludhiana, April 2: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday called upon the youth to support a decisive war against the drug menace until Punjab is made drug-free.
Broadband subscribers in India surge to over 94 cr, data usage doubles to 21.1 GB
New Delhi, April 2: India has witnessed a massive increase in broadband subscribers, growing from 66 crore to 94.49 crore, while the per capita average monthly wireless data consumption has also seen a sharp rise, doubling from 10 GB to 21.10 GB, the government said on Wednesday.
Fall of Congress in Gujarat: Three decades of decline and struggle for relevance
Ahmedabad, April 2: The Congress party was once the dominant political force in Gujarat, shaping the state’s governance since independence. However, over the past 30 years, the party has witnessed a dramatic downfall, losing ground to the BJP’s aggressive electoral strategies, organisational strength, and ideological appeal.
MNS issues fresh statement challenging makers of Fawad Khan-starrer 'Abir Gulal'
Mumbai, April 2: The upcoming film ‘Abir Gulaal’, which stars Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is currently in the eye of a storm as the regional political party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has now challenged the makers of the film to release.
Lalu Prasad skips Delhi flight after health worsens, discharged from Patna hospital after check-up
Patna, April 2: RJD National President Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was slated to travel to New Delhi on Wednesday for a medical examination, was taken off the flight and admitted to Patna's Paras Hospital after his blood sugar and blood pressure (BP) spiked suddenly.
VHP approaches Calcutta HC seeking permission to organise Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Bankura
Kolkata, April 2: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to conduct a procession at Saltora in the tribal-dominated Bankura district on the occasion of Ram Navami on April 6.
Only Left parties can fight 'Hindutva' forces: Prakash Karat
Chennai, April 2: CPI(M) senior leader and party Politburo coordinator Prakash Karat asserted that only the Left has the ideological strength and commitment to effectively counter the rise of Hindutva forces in India.
AIADMK slams A Raja's remark on religious symbols in DMK garbs
Chennai, April 2: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan has strongly criticised DMK General Secretary A Raja for his recent remarks asking party cadres to remove religious symbols like the 'Tilak' when wearing DMK garbs.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill is to help people, not to harm them: Minority Commission chief
New Delhi, April 2: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura extended support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as Lok Sabha holds a marathon discussion on the contentious legislation.
Mika Singh graces the star-studded 'Indian Idol 15' grand finale
Mumbai, April 2: Another season of the popular singing reality show, 'Indian Idol' is coming to an end. The star-studded grand finale of the fifteenth edition of the show will be aired on April 5 and 6, 2025 on Sony TV.
Lalu favoured Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, April 2: Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday attacked RJD president Lalu Prasad, claiming that he supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010 but was now opposing it.
Waqf Bill introduced to mask govt failures: Akhilesh Yadav
New Delhi, April 2: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday, sharply criticised the government, saying that the introduction of the Waqf Bill symbolised its failures.
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
New Delhi, April 2: Amid social media debate on Cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, being toxic for humans, experts on Wednesday deemed Cyanocobalamin safe, and stressed the need to not miss the key vitamin linked to the brain, joints, and skin health.
Lalu Prasad Yadav flown to Delhi for medical treatment as health deteriorates
Patna, April 2: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was flown to New Delhi for medical examination and treatment after his health worsened on Wednesday morning.
Oppn exploiting Muslim illiteracy for vote bank politics: Rajbhar as Cong, SP oppose Waqf Bill
Lucknow, April 2: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, sparking strong opposition from various leaders. In response, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President, OP Rajbhar, criticised the Opposition, accusing them of exploiting illiteracy among Muslims for vote bank politics.
Eddie Murphy reveals who told him to not star in 'Malcolm X'
Los Angeles, April 2: Hollywood star Eddie Murphy revealed that actor-director Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in ‘Malcom X’ which was originally being put together by Poitier’s ‘In the Heat of the Night’ director Norman Jewison.
China ready to work with India to handle bilateral relations with strategic and long-term perspective, says Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, April 2: China said that it is ready to work with India to handle the bilateral relations with a strategic and long-term perspective, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in its regular press briefing on Tuesday.
Karnataka BJP protests suspension of 18 MLAs, criticizes speaker
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka BJP leaders, led by Legislative Council Leader of Opposition (LoP) Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, staged a protest outside the Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday over the suspension of 18 party MLAs from the state assembly.
Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council voice support to Waqf bill
New Delhi, April 2: Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, the National General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, voiced his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill and expressed hope that it would be passed in Parliament on Wednesday.
Congress, INDI bloc leaders voice opposition over Waqf Amendment bill
New Delhi, April 2: Leaders from Congress and the INDI Bloc have expressed strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill amidst growing political tension.
Some leaders, including religious leaders are misleading innocent Muslims, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendement Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stated that some religious leaders were misleading innocent Muslims while speaking on the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced today.
Waqf Amendment Bill being introduced in interest of country: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, is in the interest of the country.
We are with NDA, have issued whip: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary supports Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister and RLD President Jayant Chaudhary on Wednesday showed support to the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.
MK Stalin requests meeting with centre to present memorandum on concerns over proposed delimitation
Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a meeting to present a memorandum on the concerns surrounding the proposed delimitation.
All eyes on allies; Opposition warns JD (U), TDP for supporting Waqf Amendment Bill
Patna, April 2: Ahead of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, Opposition has warned BJP allies, especially Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desham Paty for supporting the bill, saying that the 'blame' will be laid on them.
K'taka BJP protests against suspension of 18 MLAs, demands immediate revocation
Bengaluru, April 2: The Karnataka BJP staged a protest on Wednesday at the Vidhana Soudha premises against the state government's decision to suspend 18 of its MLAs for six months. The party also demanded an immediate revocation of the suspension.
US Embassy advises citizens in South Korea to avoid large gatherings ahead of Yoon's impeachment verdict
Seoul, April 2: The US Embassy in Seoul advised American citizens in South Korea on Wednesday to avoid large crowds or demonstrations ahead of the Constitutional Court's verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.
Shashi Tharoor praising PM Modi with intent to join BJP for Kerala CM's post: Agnimitra Paul
New Delhi, April 2: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday reacted strongly to Shashi Tharoor's recent praise of Narendra Modi and questioned his sudden admiration for the Prime Minister, suggesting that the Congress MP was attempting to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with hopes of being made the Chief Minister of Kerala.
Vaiko for ban in TN on Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan over negative Mullaperiyar dam reference
Chennai, April 2: After facing intense backlash from Right-wing groups and strong criticism in the RSS mouthpiece Organiser, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s latest film L2: Empuraan has undergone significant re-editing, with 24 cuts made before further screenings. Now, MDMK General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, Vaiko has demanded a complete ban on the film in Tamil Nadu.
Kartik Aaryan shares heartwarming throwback moments with sister on her birthday
Mumbai, April 2: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, is celebrating his sister Kritika Tiwari’s birthday.