Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant accuses the BJP-led NDA of introducing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to gain an advantage in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Sawant criticizes the lack of thorough discussions in the JPC and accuses the BJP of lacking justice in their actions.
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a nationwide agitation against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, starting with protests in Patna and Vijayawada. AIMPLB spokesperson SQR Ilyas expressed gratitude for the widespread support against the bill. Protests and rallies are planned across several major cities, with broad participation from political parties and minority communities.
The Supreme Court has declined to consider Mahua Moitra's plea to disclose details of alternate investment funds and foreign portfolio investors in India's stock market, directing her to first approach Sebi. The Court allowed Moitra to present her concerns to Sebi and seek legal remedies if her representation is not addressed within a reasonable timeframe.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and other BJP leaders extended heartfelt greetings to Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on her birthday.
Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, aged 86, passed away due to age-related ailments in Thrissur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his significant contributions to botany, notably the translation of the ancient Latin text "Hortus Malabaricus". Manilal's legacy includes multiple books, over 200 research papers, and introducing new plant species.
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin accused Governor RN Ravi of breaching constitutional protocol after he walked out of the assembly without delivering his address due to the omission of the National Anthem. Stalin criticised Ravi for repeatedly undermining traditions by altering government-prepared addresses. The incident sparked protests and a walkout by opposition members.
NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.
Belagavi will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's 1924 Congress session. Nearby Hudali, where Gandhi stayed in 1937, continues his teachings of self-reliance and non-violence. The village thrives on Khadi production, abstains from alcohol and tobacco, and maintains communal harmony, making it a model of Gandhi's vision for rural India.
Jeet Thayil, a multifaceted poet, novelist, discusses his latest collection of poetry, 'I'll Have It Here', and shares insights into his creative process. Thayil's journey as a writer reflects his deep engagement with the literary world. His work, known for its experimental techniques and thoughtful commentary on society, bridges the sacred and the secular, offering readers a rich tapestry of contemporary poetry that challenges, delights, and provokes thought
Delhi high court quashed the arrests of UNLF's "army chief" Thokchom S Singh and two other members from the insurgent group in Manipur, emphasizing the mandatory requirement for written grounds of arrest. The court ordered their release and nullified all related remand orders.
Four police personnel have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with suspected Pakistani terrorists in the Sufain forest area of Jammu's Kathua district. The operation, involving the J&K Police's SOG, Army, and CRPF, continues, with a total of five terrorists reportedly neutralized.