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Blatantly unconstitutional, undermines right to freedom of religion: Kharge on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill undermines the right to freedom of Religion and is unconstitutional.
BSF, Punjab Police recover drone carrying heroin near Tarn Taran Border
Tarn Taran, April 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered over 548 grams of heroin from the border area of the district Tarn Taran, officials said on Wednesday.
Gujarat: Dahej PCPIR to receive enhanced connectivity, CM reviews the ongoing work
Gandhinagar, April 2: The Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) in Gujarat is anticipated to benefit from significant improvements in road connectivity in the forthcoming days. This enhancement will facilitate increased accessibility and operational efficiency within the region, according to a release.
IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Jamnagar
Jamnagar, April 2: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Gujarat's Jamnagar, defence sources said on Wednesday.
There is no war-like situation in Chhattisgarh, govt do not want to fire single bullet: Deputy CM Vijay Sharma
Raipur, April 2: After the purported letter issued in the name of banned outlawed organisation Community Party of India (Maoist) central committee expressing peace talk and ceasefire, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the portfolio of Home Department, said that neither the state government nor the government at centre want to fire a single bullet, but how discussion would be possible using terminology 'ceasefire' as there is no war-like situation in the state.
Sanju Samson to return as RR captain, wicketkeeper for Punjab Kings clash
New Delhi April 2: Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson has received approval from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to resume wicket-keeping duties after participating in the team's first three matches in IPL 2025 solely as a specialist batter.
RCB's Liam Livingstone completes 1,000 IPL runs
Bengaluru, April 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Liam Livingstone completed 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday.
Section 40 enabled Waqf Board to usurp any land that it wished: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Amid the fierce debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday claimed that section 40 of the 2013 act was a "potent cocktail that enabled the Waqf Board to usurp any land that it wished" and described it as a "Frankenstein Monster".
Jagrat Detroja set to represent India in 2025 FIA Karting European & World Championships
New Delhi, April 2: Indian karting prodigy Jagrat Detroja is gearing up for his most significant season yet as he takes on the 2025 FIA Karting European Championship and FIA Karting World Championship, as per the FIA Karting World Championship press release.
Shirley Botchwey assumes office as Commonwealth Secretary General
London, April 2: Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumed office as the Commonwealth's Secretary General on Tuesday. She is the second African and first African woman to lead the association of 56 countries which make up a third of the world's population and more than a quarter of the United Nations membership.
Those medicines are for poor: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over price hike of 900 drug formulations
Howrah, April 2: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday criticized the BJP-led central government over the price hike of medicines and accused it of neglecting the poor.
Beach Sports Festival to be star attraction at Madhavpur Fair from April 6-10
Gandhinagar, April 2: The Madhavpur Ghed Fair, which embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat,' will be held from April 6 to April 10, 2025, as per an official statement from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Assam's jewellery has received its own GI tag: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 2: Assam's iconic jewellery has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
No provision to include non-Muslim among those who manage religious institutions: Amit Shah responds to opposition on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Accusing Congress of indulging in politics of "appeasement and casteism", Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said there is no provision in the Waqf Amendment Bill to include any non-Muslim among those who manage the religious institutions.
IPL 2025: Livingstone powered middle-order helps RCB post 169/8 against GT
Bengaluru, April 2: A brilliant fightback by middle-order batters Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) brave a top-order collapse and reach 169/8 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the home ground of M Chinnaswammy Stadium on Wednesday.
BJP stages overnight protest at Freedom Park, Vijayendra slams Congress over price hikes
Bengaluru, April 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and MLA BY Vijayendra slammed the Congress government, alleging that the party only guarantees price hikes.
Andhra Pradesh CS reviews arrangements for PM's visit to Amaravati
Amaravati, April 2: Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand held a preliminary review with officials for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amaravati this month for the resumption of the construction works of the state capital.
Trinamool to conduct state-wide protests against price hike of essential medicines: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, April 2: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress will conduct massive protest rallies and processions throughout the state on April 4 and April 5 against the price hike of 748 medicines, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Wednesday.
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.
Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash
London, April 2: There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year.
Drones to monitor illegal mining activities: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, April 2: Rajasthan Chief Minister said on Wednesday that drones and modern technology will be used for real-time monitoring of illegal mining activities in the state and also called for aerial photography and videography to strengthen enforcement measures.
IPL 2025: Livingstone, Jitesh and David carry RCB to 169/8 despite Siraj's three-fer
Bengaluru, April 2: Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David played handy knocks to lead the revival of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as the hosts posted 169/8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in match 14 of IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
Thousands take oath in Ludhiana to stay away from drugs
Ludhiana, April 2: Thousands of students, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers on Wednesday took an oath in Punjab's Ludhiana to stay away from drugs.
'The Legend of Hanuman' season 6 trailer is all about 'Yudh Aur Vicharon Ka Sangharsh'
Mumbai, April 2: The makers of season 6 of the mythological drama, 'The Legend of Hanuman' have unveiled the captivating trailer.
Mamata explains why Ram Navami should be celebrated along with Durga Puja
Kolkata, April 2: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, submitted that Ram Navami should be celebrated along with the state's most popular festival, Durga Puja, during autumn while asserting that Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga to seek her blessings to defeat 10-headed demon king Ravana.
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.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant look to bank on strong away form in semi-final first leg clash against upbeat Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur, April 2: Jamshedpur FC (JFC) are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-final fixture on April 3 at 7:30 pm IST.
Airports Authority of India celebrates 30th annual day with pride and grandeur
New Delhi, April 2: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated its 30th Annual Day on April 1 with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking three decades of excellence in serving as the mainstay of Indian Civil Aviation.
'Karate Kid: Legends' trailer shows return of Ralph Macchio & Jackie Chan; check it out
Washington DC, April 2: The much-loved Karate Kid franchise is set to return with a new movie, 'Karate Kid: Legends.'
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis
New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.
BEL inks deal with Indian Air Force for maintenance of Akash missile system
Bengaluru, April 2: Navratna defence public sector undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force, valued at Rs 593.22 crore, for providing maintenance services for the Akash missile system to kick off the new financial year 2025-26.
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy moves to the top in T20I bowler rankings
Wellington, April 2: New Zealand's quick Jacob Duffy's recent rise in white-ball cricket hit a new peak as he became the number one ranked player in ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings issued on Wednesday.
SM Krishna Memorial Open: Raghav stuns Binda to cruise into second round
Bengaluru, April 2: Top two seeds Jay Clarke and Oliver Crawford suffered a scare, while India's Raghav Jaisinghani stunned fourth seed Alexandr Binda to cruise into the second round of the SM Krishna Memorial Open at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium here on Wednesday.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025: GeM to provide end-to-end onboarding support for startups
New Delhi, April 2: The Second Edition of Startup Mahakumbh, presented by Government e Marketplace (GeM), is set to commence from April 3rd to 5th, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. End-to-end onboarding assistance will be provided to all Startups so that they are ready to start selling on GeM.
IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins toss; opts to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru, April 2: Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 14th encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visits Taj Mahal during first state visit to India
Agra, April 2: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font visited the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday.
Waqf Amendment Bill will not be implemented retrospectively, misconceptions being spread for vote bank politics: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday rejected opposition members' criticism that the government wants to interfere in the religious conduct of Muslims through the Waqf Amendment Bill and said the provisions in the legislation aim at better management of Waqf properties.
UAE welcomes agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi, April 2: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the agreement reached between the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Republic of Uzbekistan to establish a tri-national border connection point, as well as the signing of the Khujand Declaration of Eternal Friendship between the three countries.
KIIT University student found dead in under-construction building in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 2: A student from KIIT University was found dead in an under-construction building near Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha police officials reported.
LSG spinner Digvesh fined 25 pc match fee for violating IPL Code of Conduct
Lucknow, April 2: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has been fined 25 per cent of his match-fee due to a violation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Lucknow on Tuesday.