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Amid Opposition showdown, Waqf amendment bill tabled by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha (WATCH)

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been tabled in the Lok Sabha. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issued whips to ensure their MPs' presence for the vote, signaling the importance of the legislation.

Waqf Amendment Bill in national interest, opposition driven by politics: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced in Lok Sabha, serves national interest. He criticized opposition as politically motivated, while NDA leaders emphasized transparency and broad community support, except from large landlords.

Kerala: Tribal boy found hanging in Wayanad police station; school records confirm he was minor

Investigations into the custodial death of Gokul, a tribal boy found hanging in Kalpetta police station, have revealed he was a minor.

Kunal Kamra slams third police summons, calls audience questioning a bid to 'turn art into a crime scene'

Mumbai Police has issued a third notice to comedian Kunal Kamra, asking him to appear for questioning over his controversial remarks about Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra faces multiple FIRs and threats

Delhi High Court orders Wikipedia to remove defamatory content about ANI from its page

Delhi High Court ordered Wikimedia Foundation to remove defamatory content about ANI from its Wikipedia page. The case involves claims that ANI is used as a "propaganda tool" for the government.

Waqf Amendment Bill a historic day for poor and Pasmanda Muslims: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal praised the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it will benefit poor and backward Muslims. The bill seeks to address issues in managing Waqf properties, with both support and opposition in Parliament.

Kerala: Kollam cops nab Nigerian drug supplier in Delhi, confesses to trafficking 300 kg of MDMA into India

A Nigerian national, Agbedo Azuka Solomon, has been arrested in connection with the MDMA drug trafficking case in Kollam. He admitted to smuggling 300 kg of MDMA into India over the past year and revealed details about a larger drug syndicate led by fellow Nigerian Francis.

Over 13,000 sq km of forest land encroached across India; Karnataka ranks 3rd after MP and Assam

Over 13,000 sq km of forest land has been encroached across 25 states and union territories, with Madhya Pradesh recording the highest encroachment, followed by Assam and Karnataka.

Gujarat firecracker godown explosion death toll rises to 21, victims mostly from Madhya Pradesh

The firecracker godown explosion in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has killed 21 workers, mostly from Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have completed victim identification and are sending bodies back. Compensation announced by both states.

West Bengal govt releases updated leave policy for April; check details

Nabanna has canceled the April leave for state government employees. It has been announced that no leave can be taken until the 9th. It is reported that even scheduled leave has been canceled. Find out the details of why Mamata Banerjee's government made this decision.