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BJP Likely To Get New President By April-End: Sources

Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends

The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

Pay More For Road Journeys, Toll Charges At National Highways Hiked

Commuters on national highways and expressways will need to pay more for their road journeys, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll charges by an average of 4 to 5 per cent on highway sections across the country.

2020 Delhi Riots: Court Orders FIR Against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, Others

A Delhi court ordered an FIR against newly-elected minister Kapil Mishra and others to investigate their alleged role in 2020 Delhi riots.

Supreme Court Refuses To Release YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s Passport

The Supreme Court has refused to release the passport of podcaster and YouTube personality Ranveer Allahbadia, who is being investigated for his 'sex and parents' comment on stand-up comedy show 'India's Got Latent'.

Ratan Tata's Rs 3,800 Crore Estate: Who Gets What, Key Details Revealed

Late industrialist Ratan Tata's estate, estimated to be worth around Rs 3,800 crore, will primarily benefit the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust.

Anand Bardhan Takes Charge As Chief Secretary Of Uttarakhand

Anand Bardhan on Monday took charge as the new chief secretary of Uttarakhand.

Will Yogi Adityanath Be PM In Future? He Says "Politics Not My Full-Time Job"

Politics is not a full-time job for him and he remains a Yogi at heart, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, dismissing speculation about him becoming the prime minister in the future.

How Comedy Venues Plan To Protect Themselves After Kunal Kamra Episode

Recent controversies surrounding India's Got Latent, comedian Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, and the more recent Kunal Kamra episode may force a rethink around setting up of spaces and expansion of comedy venues.

Blog | Sikander, And The 'Bhai' That Once Was

Watching Sikandar only deepens the perception that something has dimmed. Seeing him on screen isn't just dissatisfying; it disappoints. It's the year when 'Bhai', as audiences knew him, is simply not enough anymore.

Fire Breaks Out At Building In Noida Sector-18

Initial findings reveal that the fire erupted due to a short circuit, said the official.

"Shocks Our Conscience": Supreme Court Blasts Prayagraj Bulldozer Action

Coming down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government and the Prayagraj administration for bulldozer action in the city, the Supreme Court has said the demolition drive was "unconstitutional" and "inhuman".

Dagger To Chicken's Neck? Why Bangladesh Leader's Remarks Enraged India

Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus' remarks on the landlocked nature of India's Northeastern states and the sharp response from the region's leaders have again put the vital Chicken's Neck corridor under the spotlight.

A Couple, 3 Others Arrested With 30 Kg 'Illegal' Meat In Gurugram

A married couple, two delivery executives, and a butcher were arrested on suspicion of selling banned meat online from a housing society near Sohna, police on Monday said.

2 Minutes Of Scenes Removed From L2: Empuraan After "Joint Decision"

Two days after Malayalam superstar Mohanlal assured that the controversial portions from his recently-released film 'L2: Empuraan' would be removed, its producer Antony Perumbavoor said.

India To Have More Heatwave Days, Abnormally Hot Summer: Weather Office

India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned.

Urge Government To Immediately Start Decadal, Caste Censuses: Mallikarjun Kharge

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asked the government to immediately start the decadal census as well as caste census, saying a large number of people are being left out of welfare schemes due to the delay.

Liquor, Meat, Sugar: Indian Sectors To Be Worst Hit By Trump's Tariffs

US President Donald Trump will unveil a new tariff plan on April 2, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day".

13 Killed In Fire At A Firecracker Factory In Gujarat's Banaskantha

At least 13 persons were killed after a blast at a firecracker factory led to a blaze and collapse of the building in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday, officials said.

'Yeshu Yeshu Prophet' Bajinder Singh Gets Life Term In 2018 Rape Case

Self-styled preacher Pastor Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with a 2018 rape case by a court in Punjab's Mohali.