AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi cautions against the Waqf amendment bill, warning it could cause social instability and violation of constitutional rights. The bill, which has been rejected by the Muslim community, was approved by a joint parliamentary committee with amendments proposed by the BJP-led NDA.
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A woman in Rajasthan's Bhilwara died inside an ambulance with jammed doors, leading to a state health department investigation. Her family claims the delay and lack of oxygen in the ambulance contributed to her death. EMRIGHS disputes these allegations, citing evidence that the ambulance functioned properly and that the patient showed no vital signs upon entry.
Ranya Rao, a Kannada film starlet, is under investigation for her alleged involvement in a Rs 12.56 crore gold smuggling case, using VIP services at the Bengaluru airport. Her stepfather, a senior police officer, is also being scrutinized for his role in the scandal.
Rohit Sharma's decision to open in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at MCG faced criticism after he scored only 31 runs in five innings, disrupting KL Rahul and Shubman Gill's positions. Aakash Chopra criticized Rohit for prioritizing his interests over the team's, resulting in Gill's exclusion and Rahul's demotion, which contributed to India's defeat.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of mismanagement and corruption in the implementation of centrally-sponsored schemes in West Bengal. She highlighted serious irregularities, including fake job cards in MNREGA and denied healthcare under Ayushman Bharat, leading to significant financial losses and service gaps for grassroots people.
President-elect Donald Trump criticised the US government's handling of recent terror incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas. He blamed open borders and ineffective leadership for the attacks that killed 15 and caused multiple injuries. Trump demanded stronger national security measures and involvement from the CIA, while condemning the FBI and Democrats for focusing on political battles instead of public safety.
In Hapur's Garh Mukhteshwar, a minor quarrel between children led to the abduction and murder of an eight-year-old boy, Krishna Kumar. His neighbor's family kidnapped and killed him in response to a playing dispute. Three neighbors, including Deepak Kumar, have been arrested after the body was discovered on their terrace.
A group of compassionate individuals in Chhapra, motivated by a video of Kishorekant Tiwari, started Roti Bank in 2018 to feed the needy. Initially serving seven people, they now feed 200 daily. With a dedicated team and a structured kitchen setup, they provide quality meals and are supported by local donors on special occasions.
In the Champions Trophy 2025 match, Virat Kohli's dismissal after an extraordinary catch by Glenn Phillips significantly impacted India, positioning them at 3/30. Ravindra Jadeja's animated reaction to Kohli's departure went viral on social media. Despite the setback, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied India's innings, achieving 249/9 with valuable contributions from Hardik Pandya.
The Telangana State Election Commission has discovered that sarpanch posts are being auctioned in the guise of 'unanimous elections' prior to finalizing the gram panchayat election schedule. Such practices are occurring despite the government’s intention to encourage genuine unanimous elections with cash incentives for reducing election expenditure.