Hyderabad youth rapes German tourist inside car, arrested

Govt to move Waqf Bill today in Lok Sabha, INDIA bloc gears up for fierce opposition

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.

Right to shelter fundamental, pay 10L for each bulldozed home: SC

The Supreme Court of India mandated the Prayagraj Development Authority to compensate five homeowners, whose houses were unlawfully demolished in 2021, with Rs 10 lakh each. The court emphasized that the right to shelter is a fundamental right and must be protected under the rule of law.

Soros-funded desi company also got Rs 8 crore from USAID: ED

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is under scrutiny in an ongoing investigation related to hedge fund operator George Soros. ASAR Social Impact Advisors received Rs 8 crore from USAID as foreign inward remittance while also being funded by the Soros Economic Development Fund.

Govt set to push for LS nod for Waqf Bill today; TDP, JDU set to vote in support​

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.

NGOs with expiring FCRA certs get 6 months extension

The home ministry has extended the validity of FCRA registration certificates for NGOs by six months. Licenses expiring between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, can be renewed provided an application is submitted before the expiration date, ensuring smooth compliance with stricter FCRA regulations.

Ashwini Vaishnaw to CBI: Embrace AI, work with academia on tackling crimes of future

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the challenges posed by AI-related crimes and questioned accountability for such crimes. He urged CBI to collaborate with academic and technological institutions to improve their investigative methods, emphasizing the need for a techno-legal approach to modern-age crimes.

Ready to walk tough road to rebuild China ties: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri

On the 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian diplomatic relations, Indian leaders PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu and their Chinese counterparts Xi Jinping and Li Qiang exchanged messages. Celebrations highlight progress since troop disengagement in Ladakh, with a focus on mutual respect and resuming practical cooperation.

Bhupesh Baghel named in CBI FIR on Mahadev scam

Pentecostal pastor Bajinder Singh to spend life in prison for rape

Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh by a special court in Mohali. Singh was convicted of raping a woman in 2018 and had previously served time for a murder conviction. He blackmailed the victim using a recording of the assault.

Sanitation worker in Aligarh gets Rs 34 crore I-T notice

A sanitation worker in Aligarh, UP, earning Rs 15,000 monthly, received an income tax notice for Rs 34 crore, suggesting his PAN card was misused. Karan Kumar, who learned of the notice on March 29, filed a police complaint. I-T officials plan to investigate the misuse cases through faceless assessments.

Gujarat riots: HC upholds acquittal of 6 in killing of 3 UK men

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the acquittal of six individuals accused of killing three British nationals of Indian origin during the 2002 riots. The decision followed the special SIT court’s ruling that cited insufficient evidence, relying primarily on an anonymous complaint to the British High Commission.

How preachers from Pakistan converted this rocker into a dreaded terrorist

​In 1990, Ghali led a new Tuareg uprising, signing a ceasefire in 1991 after initial gains. He emerged as the face of the rebellion, even representing the Tuaregs at peace talks. But after the guns fell silent and his fellow fighters faded into government jobs or civilian life, Ghali stood at a crossroads. The world was applauding Tinariwen. He had helped them rise. But what about his revolution?

SC rejects plea by son of main petitioner against Places of Worship Act

The Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This decision came as a petition was filed by Nitin Upadhyay, son of the lead petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The bench, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, chose to refuse new filings on the matter.

21 die as blast flattens Gujarat firecracker godown

A powerful explosion in an illegal firecracker warehouse led to its collapse and claimed the lives of 21 individuals, including 18 from Madhya Pradesh, in Deesa, Gujarat. The blast resulted in a fire and significant debris, with many victims trapped and burned. Children were among the deceased.