The government is pushing for the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, facing strong opposition from parties and Muslim organizations. Opposition parties plan to participate actively in the debate without causing disruptions, as the NDA holds a numerical advantage in both Houses.
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Nishant Kumar, son of CM Nitish Kumar, urged the NDA to declare his father as the chief ministerial candidate, emphasizing Nitish's development work. He called on voters to support JD(U) to strengthen his leadership. Nishant dismissed opposition claims about his father's fitness for governance.
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, hidden dungeons and torture chambers within Damascus's security compound were revealed. Former detainees recounted horrific experiences, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and dire conditions. Families desperately searched for missing loved ones, while unearthed documents exposed the extensive surveillance of Syrian citizens, even cabinet ministers.
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Robert Vadra sparked controversy by linking the Pahalgam terror attack to the BJP's Hindutva policies, alleging it fueled a divide between Hindus and Muslims, weakening minorities. The BJP swiftly condemned Vadra, accusing him of shielding terrorists and blaming India for the atrocities committed by Pakistani terrorists.
BJP leader Tejaswi Surya and Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad's wedding photos surprised many on March 6, 2025. Sivasri is known for her role in 'Ponniyin Selvan' and is also a Bharatanatyam dancer, artist, and model. She founded Ahuti to promote arts and culture. Additionally, Sivasri has a background in bioengineering.
As the threat from hostile drones rises, the Indian Army seeks nine more indigenous drone detection systems, while the IAF targets advanced anti-drone technologies including kamikaze and micro munitions-based systems. India lags in developing these technologies domestically, with the DRDO working on higher power DEWs and collaborations with foreign firms. Immediate advancements are crucial.
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The search operation for terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Poonch, J&K, has entered its fifth day. IGP Bhim Sen Tuti assessed the operational readiness of troops, emphasizing the resurgence of terrorism in the region over the past two years. Security forces are conducting extensive search operations, including aerial surveillance, to counter the threat and maintain peace.
Kanpur police arrested a leather trader who tried to cover up a murder attempt on his wife as a housefire. Their toddler son revealed the father's role in the incident, leading to the arrest. The woman, under threat from her in-laws, initially blamed a mosquito repellent accident. The investigation is ongoing.