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Waqf Amendment Bill Passed at Midnight; Congress MP Claims It’s a Distraction from US Tariffs

Massive Fire Breaks Out in Pilibhit Showroom | Asianet Newsable

A major fire erupted in a showroom at Sarafa Market, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Fire tenders are on-site, working to control the blaze. Authorities are assessing the damage. Further updates awaited.

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Rijiju Slams UPA for Handing 123 PROPERTIES to Delhi Waqf Board in 2014 | Asianet Newsable

Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, 'Just before implementation of model code of conduct ahead of 2014 general elections, on March 5, 2014, UPA govt denotified 123 prime properties and handed them over to Delhi Waqf Board. These properties were of the Housing and Urban Affairs ministry.'

'Anti-Muslim to Land Mafia Board': Who said what on controversial Waqf Bill during fierce Rajya Sabha debate

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following a debate that lasted over 12 hours. While the ruling NDA defended the bill as beneficial for minorities, the opposition strongly criticized it, calling it "anti-Muslim."

Karnataka: Woman allegedly sexually assaulted in Bengaluru, two held

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Bengaluru's Mahadevpur area. Bengaluru Police swiftly arrested the accused auto rickshaw drivers after the incident near Laurie Memorial School.

Astonishing! Palghar crow goes viral for mimicking human speech, says 'Papa'; WATCH

A viral video from Palghar shows a crow mimicking human speech, astonishing netizens. The bird repeatedly says "Papa," sparking humorous reactions and discussions about the intelligence of crows.

'Bill now Rs 1 crore': Man abandons paralysed wife in Kolkata hospital for 2 years, hospital moves court

A woman, rendered disabled following an accident, has been "abandoned" at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals in Kolkata for over two years, with no one taking her back home.

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Shashi Tharoor Responds to Govt's Claim on Kerala Churches' Support for Waqf Bill | Asianet Newsable

On govt's claim that Kerala churches are in support of Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, 'We will have to talk to them and make them understand...We wanted a moderate solution. This bill will now come in Rajya Sabha. All parties say that the rights of these people (Muslim community) should be protected.'

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'Pakistan, Musalman, Khalistan': SAD’s Harsimrat Kaur Brings In Khalistan During Waqf Debate

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 on Thursday after a marathon and heated debate during which members of INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while BJP and its allies in strongly supported it.

Indian pharma may face US tariffs in future under Trade Expansion Act of 1962: Report

The US has imposed a 27% tariff on Indian exports, exempting pharmaceuticals for now, but future trade actions could impact drug exports, raising concerns about costs and supply chain disruptions.