Waqf Bill debate rages on: How numbers stack up in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha debates the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, following its passage in the Lok Sabha. With the NDA holding a slight numerical advantage in the Upper House, the bill, if approved, will proceed to the President for final assent.

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The PSEB Class 8 Result 2025 was announced on April 4, 2025. Students can check their results on pseb.ac.in. To access their mark sheets, they must enter their roll number and name. Original mark sheets will be distributed through schools. Exams took place from February 19 to March 7, 2025, with about 3 lakh students participating.

PSEB class 8 result out: Direct link, pass percentage and other details

The PSEB Class 8 Result 2025 was announced on April 4, 2025. Students can check their results on pseb.ac.in. To access their mark sheets, they must enter their roll number and name. Original mark sheets will be distributed through schools. Exams took place from February 19 to March 7, 2025, with about 3 lakh students participating.

Waqf war reaches SC: Congress MP moves top court challenging Bill

Waqf war reaches SC: Congress MP moves court challenging Bill

Why Trump’s 1987 interview is going viral amid tariff move

In an unexpected move, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on US trading partners, amusingly including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands of Australia. This decision sparked online satire and drew a mixed reply from Australia, with the tariffs affecting other territories like Norfolk Island more severely.

Social media has a field day over Trump’s tariff on uninhabited island

In an unexpected move, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on US trading partners, amusingly including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands of Australia. This decision sparked online satire and drew a mixed reply from Australia, with the tariffs affecting other territories like Norfolk Island more severely.

Indian stock market indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, suffered significant declines on Friday, triggered by US recession fears and new tariffs announced by American President Donald Trump.

Why Sensex has crashed over 900 points - top 4 reasons

Indian stock market indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, suffered significant declines on Friday, triggered by US recession fears and new tariffs announced by American President Donald Trump.

Punjab police constable Amandeep Kaur was dismissed for violating professional norms by posting social media videos in uniform and was subsequently arrested for possessing heroin. The action came amid a state anti-drug campaign, with police finding 17.71 grams of heroin during a search of her vehicle.

Punjabi songs, luxury bags and a Thar: How cop mocked own force in reels

Punjab police constable Amandeep Kaur was dismissed for violating professional norms by posting social media videos in uniform and was subsequently arrested for possessing heroin. The action came amid a state anti-drug campaign, with police finding 17.71 grams of heroin during a search of her vehicle.

The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed serious concerns over the increasing incidents of anti-India graffiti defacing Hindu temples in the US. Diplomatic channels are actively addressing these hate crimes, with US authorities investigating and treating them as severe offenses. Members of US Congress have also advocated for broader strategies to counteract these hate crimes against Hindus.

Incidents of temples being defaced on rise in US: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed serious concerns over the increasing incidents of anti-India graffiti defacing Hindu temples in the US. Diplomatic channels are actively addressing these hate crimes, with US authorities investigating and treating them as severe offenses. Members of US Congress have also advocated for broader strategies to counteract these hate crimes against Hindus.

Not one or two but at least five leaders submitted their resignations as the bill was passed, first in Lok Sabha and then the Rajya Sabha on Thursday and Friday, respectively. The latest to resign from the party was Nadeem Akhtar, his resignation follows that of four other leaders, including JD(U) leader Raju Nayyar, Tabrez Siddiqui Alig, Mohammad Shahnawaz Malik, and Mohammed Kasim Ansari.

Waqf Bill sparks rift within JD(U) as fifth leader quits party

Not one or two but at least five leaders submitted their resignations as the bill was passed, first in Lok Sabha and then the Rajya Sabha on Thursday and Friday, respectively. The latest to resign from the party was Nadeem Akhtar, his resignation follows that of four other leaders, including JD(U) leader Raju Nayyar, Tabrez Siddiqui Alig, Mohammad Shahnawaz Malik, and Mohammed Kasim Ansari.

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs revealed discrepancies between the displayed charts and the White House annexure. The White House has now amended the annex to match the lower rates initially shown. The revised rates will impact numerous countries with differential tariffs being applied from April 5.

Trump admin revises reciprocal tariffs for 14 countries including India - Full list

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs revealed discrepancies between the displayed charts and the White House annexure. The White House has now amended the annex to match the lower rates initially shown. The revised rates will impact numerous countries with differential tariffs being applied from April 5.

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs revealed discrepancies between the displayed charts and the White House annexure. The White House has now amended the annex to match the lower rates initially shown. The revised rates will impact numerous countries with differential tariffs being applied from April 5.

Trump admin revises reciprocal tariffs for 14 countries including India - check full list

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs revealed discrepancies between the displayed charts and the White House annexure. The White House has now amended the annex to match the lower rates initially shown. The revised rates will impact numerous countries with differential tariffs being applied from April 5.

Vinay Somaiah, a 35-year-old BJP functionary, was found hanging in his office in Bengaluru. Before his death, Vinay had accused a Congress functionary of abetting his suicide following an arrest and FIR against him for comments made on a WhatsApp group.

BJP functionary found dead, blames Congress MLA in social media post

Vinay Somaiah, a 35-year-old BJP functionary, was found hanging in his office in Bengaluru. Before his death, Vinay had accused a Congress functionary of abetting his suicide following an arrest and FIR against him for comments made on a WhatsApp group.

Indian stock market indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, suffered significant declines on Friday, triggered by US recession fears and new tariffs announced by American President Donald Trump.

Why is stock market crashing today? 4 factors

Indian stock market indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, suffered significant declines on Friday, triggered by US recession fears and new tariffs announced by American President Donald Trump.

Apple faces a tough decision as new tariffs by President Trump could increase iPhone prices by up to 43%. Without exemptions, Apple may absorb or pass on these costs, potentially raising the iPhone 16 Pro Max to $2,300. Analysts suggest Apple may only transfer a fraction of the costs to consumers, impacting their bottom line.

iPhones may start at Rs 99,000 post-Trump tariffs: 3 factors to watch

Apple faces a tough decision as new tariffs by President Trump could increase iPhone prices by up to 43%. Without exemptions, Apple may absorb or pass on these costs, potentially raising the iPhone 16 Pro Max to $2,300. Analysts suggest Apple may only transfer a fraction of the costs to consumers, impacting their bottom line.

Punjab Police constable Amandeep Kaur was arrested with 17.7 grams of heroin and subsequently dismissed from service for defying departmental orders. Kaur often flaunted her uniform and luxurious lifestyle on social media, violating policies intended to maintain professionalism within the force.

Sacked for heroin possession, cop flaunted luxury cars on Instagram

Punjab Police constable Amandeep Kaur was arrested with 17.7 grams of heroin and subsequently dismissed from service for defying departmental orders. Kaur often flaunted her uniform and luxurious lifestyle on social media, violating policies intended to maintain professionalism within the force.