In a strong defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, BJP MP and former law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has assured that no mosques, graveyards, or religious places will be affected by the new legislation. Speaking exclusively to NDTV on Friday, he said the Bill is aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and better governance to Waqf […]
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Kyiv:A heartbreaking missile strike hit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih on Friday evening, killing 12 people, including three children, and injuring more than 50 others. The attack, carried out by a Russian ballistic missile, left a trail of destruction in the central Ukrainian city. Oleksandr Vilkul, head of Kryvyi Rih’s military
Colombo:Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday evening for a three-day visit, marking a significant step towards deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. His visit follows a productive trip to Bangkok, where he attended the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
New Delhi: The Waqf Amendment Bill, after a smooth passage through the Lok Sabha, cleared the Rajya Sabha with a vote of 128 in favor and 95 against. The debate, spanning several hours, saw sharp exchanges as the bill’s implications on Waqf properties, minority rights, and governance were hotly contested. A last-minute decision by Naveen […]
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit’s complaint against Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh rejected, court calls it part of political discourse. New Delhi:A Delhi court has dismissed a defamation case filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit against former Chief Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, ruling that their statements were a legitimate exercise of their […]
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed strong frustration with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying he is “very angry, pissed off” over recent remarks about Ukraine’s leadership. This marks a noticeable shift in tone as Washington continues efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. NBC’s Kristen Welker revealed on “Meet The
New Delhi: As India pushes forward with its goal to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025—five years ahead of the global target—Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the collective efforts of citizens in combating the disease. “I compliment all those who are strengthening the fight against TB and contributing to a #TBMuktBharat,” PM Modi shared on […]
Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has emphasized that while people themselves are not casteist, political leaders often use caste for their own interests. Speaking at an event in Amravati on Saturday, he pointed out that backwardness has turned into a political tool, with leaders competing to claim who is more disadvantaged. “There […]
Dibrugarh: In a significant move to boost business and employment opportunities, the Assam government has decided to allow shops and business establishments in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar to operate 24 hours a day, except for liquor outlets, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, CM […]
New AI System to Provide Live Translations, Speech-to-Text, and Instant Rule Access New Delhi:In a major step towards modernizing parliamentary operations, Lok Sabha is set to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that will enable live interpretation and transcription of debates in multiple languages. Additionally, an AI-powered chatbot will be developed to help MPs
