LIVE India News updates on April 2: Supreme Court censures Telangana CM for remarks on defection, calls it 'mockery' of anti-defection law

The Supreme Court criticized Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for remarks suggesting no by-elections would occur despite BRS MLAs defecting to Congress. 

Home Minister Amit Shah refuted claims that the Waqf Amendment Bill interferes with Muslim religious practices, emphasizing its aim is to improve Waqf property management. 

A Delhi resident, Vishnu Khatik, shot himself after an argument at his brother's in-laws' house in Rajasthan’s Dausa. Family rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead. Police and forensic teams are investigating the incident.

Amit Shah, addressing the Lok Sabha, categorically dismissed claims that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill aims to interfere with Muslim religious institutions.

Karnataka High Court's divisional bench has permitted the probe agency to continue its investigation against Siddaramaiah into alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority.

The Karnataka High Court has suspended bike taxi services, giving the government three months to formulate regulations. Aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber must halt operations, as the court insists on a legal framework before allowing services to continue.
 

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urged the Centre to award Bharat Ratna to Shivakumara Swami for his contributions to society, emphasizing his work in providing food, education, and shelter to people beyond caste and religion.
 

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has requested PM Modi to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing concerns about constitutional protections for minorities and potential harm to the Muslim community. 

Kerala is expected to receive summer rains, providing relief from the extreme heat. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for various districts over the next five days, along with thunderstorm warnings.

With temperatures soaring across North Karnataka, the heatwave conditions have posed severe challenges, especially for outdoor workers and those commuting long distances. The new schedule is expected to provide some relief, though authorities continue to monitor the situation for any further necessary interventions.
 

The Special Court for Economic Offenses on Wednesday remanded Sahil Jain, the third accused in the high-profile Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case, to 14 days of judicial custody.

Student protests erupted at Hyderabad Central University over the felling of forest land, leading to a lathicharge by police. The land dispute, involving 400 acres, has sparked a political clash, with BRS accusing Congress of disregarding environmental concerns and academic sanctity.

The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, sparked intense debate in Lok Sabha. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended it as a reform for transparency, while opposition leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi and Akhilesh Yadav, criticized it as divisive and unconstitutional.
 

Two women Naxals, each carrying a reward of Rs 14 Lakh, were killed in an encounter with Hawk force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district. Weapons and other belongings were recovered from their possession, as the state continues its anti-Naxal campaign.

A Delhi court has rejected activist Medha Patkar’s appeal against her conviction in the defamation case filed by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. The court has directed Patkar to appear on April 8, when it will pronounce her sentence.

A Navi Mumbai banker cut short his vacation after being summoned as a witness in the defamation case against comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra, facing police scrutiny and political outrage, has criticized the suppression of artistic freedom.
 

A Mohali court sentenced evangelical pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018. The verdict sparked religious and political debates, with Singh’s influence extending into Punjab’s electoral landscape. The court rejected his plea for leniency.
 

A viral video shows a man attempting to board a moving train while holding his dog, resulting in the dog falling onto the tracks. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation online, with viewers expressing concern for the dog's safety and anger at the man's irresponsible actions.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, taken up in Lok Sabha, bars government land from being deemed waqf property, mandates Collector-led inquiries for disputed land, and aims to streamline waqf governance, preventing wrongful land claims and encroachments.
 

Punjab Kings secured a dominant 8-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, prompting a cheeky social media post targeting LSG skipper Rishabh Pant.