The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) urges all MPs from Kerala to back the Waqf Amendment Bill, gaining support from the BJP and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Congress criticises the move, suggesting it reflects undue interference. The bill aims for transparent management of waqf properties.
Related news
In a significant move to cut costs and boost efficiency, the Pentagon has terminated IT service contracts worth $5.1 billion with firms like Accenture and Deloitte. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that these contracts represent wasteful spending on services that can be handled internally.
US President Donald Trump has declared pardons issued by Joe Biden invalid, claiming they were signed using an Autopen. Trump argues that this undermines the legitimacy of the pardons and suggests that an investigation is needed into those responsible for the documents.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta High Court has been appointed to the Supreme Court by the President. He is scheduled to become the Chief Justice of India on May 26, 2031. Justice Bagchi is the second judge from Calcutta HC to rise to the top post in 40 years after Justice Altamas Kabir.
Dr. Mithun Kudalkar, a 39-year-old dental surgeon and accomplished athlete, died hours after completing a 20-mile marathon in Goa. Despite being declared fit by doctors after experiencing discomfort, he collapsed at home. While the cause remains undetermined, sudden cardiac arrest is suspected. His running partner noted he appeared fine during the race, only later complaining of acidity.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Aaditya and Uddhav Thackeray responded to allegations over Disha Salian's death case, refuting any connection and accusing the BJP of using the issue for political gain. Uddhav criticized BJP for ignoring farmers' issues, while Aaditya emphasized focusing on real problems and questioned BJP's unfulfilled promises.
Aryan Khan and Larissa Bonesi ring in New Year in Mumbai, sparking interest. Ileana D'Cruz shares a post hinting at pregnancy, while Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate in Sydney. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt share an affectionate New Year moment, and Sameer Wankhede defends his actions during Aryan Khan's arrest.
Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, analyzed Indian batters' struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, particularly Virat Kohli's dismissals. He emphasized the need for effective man-management rather than traditional coaching. Highlighting head coach Gautam Gambhir's role, he stressed the importance of guiding players through their mental blocks and technical faults to enhance performance.
BJP leader and former independent MLA Faqir Mohammad Khan from Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez died by suicide on Thursday. He was found dead inside the Tulsibagh government quarters in Srinagar. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other officials expressed condolences. Khan, who joined the BJP in 2020, contested unsuccessfully in last year's assembly elections.
The Trump administration has empowered ICE officials to swiftly deport migrants who were permitted to enter the US temporarily under key Biden-era programmes. The decision impacts over a million individuals granted entry through the CBP One app and initiatives for migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti.
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show electrified the audience, garnering widespread acclaim for its energy and iconic performance. Amid some negative feedback, Maria Hader supported Kendrick, sharing a viral video of Serena Williams enjoying the show, thus reinforcing the positivity and creativity of the event.