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8:17 PM

Protest against Waqf Amendment Act in Hyderabad

A protest rally was organised here against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on Sunday, with protesters demanding its repeal. Scores of demonstrators, carrying placards reading "Our Waqf Our Right", "We Reject Waqf Amendment Act", "Waqf Bachao March", and "Save Our Constitution", marched and gathered at the B R Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund.

8:00 PM

Attack on religious freedom: Venugopal to Shah over 'denial' of permission to Christian procession

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal alleged that the denial of permission for the 'Kuruthola Pradakshina' procession in Delhi amounted to a "serious attack on the religious freedom" and "selective targeting" to silence minority voices. In a letter to Union HM Shah, the Congress MP from Kerala's Alappuzha registered his "strong protest and deep concern" over the denial of permission for the procession to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi, a church "deemed significant enough for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace with his presence during Christmas and Easter".

7:22 PM

Adityanath orders effective implementation of heatwave action plan

Taking a cue from last year's experience of dealing with heat waves, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all departments concerned to implement a comprehensive action plan, according to a statement on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh witnessed the highest number of heatwave days in more than a decade between March and June 2024, the state government said in the statement.

6:34 PM

Bengal: Hundreds flee violence-hit Murshidabad, cross river to take shelter in Malda

Hundreds of people affected by communal violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district have crossed the Bhagirathi River and taken shelter in adjoining Malda, officials said. The local administration has arranged for accommodation and food for the fleeing riot-hit families and sheltered them in schools, while deploying volunteers at the river bank to assist those arriving in boats.

5:56 PM

Tariff moves-induced uncertainty will be short-lived, says TCS CEO

K Krithivasan, the CEO and MD of TCS, believes that the uncertainty caused by tariff-related developments in the sector will be temporary, and anticipates it will be resolved within a few months.

5:10 PM

Roadside bomb kills 8 bus passengers in Nigeria

A roadside bomb suspected to have been planted by Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria struck a passenger bus, killing eight people and wounding more than a dozen others, authorities said. The bus was travelling along the Damboa-Maiduguri highway in the conflict-battered Borno state on Saturday when it drove over the explosive device, Borno state police spokesman Nahum Daso said in a statement.

4:11 PM

Himanta meets Jeet Adani, discusses utilisation of Rs 50,000 cr investment proposals in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with Adani Group director Jeet Adani on Sunday to review the conglomerate’s proposed investments worth ₹50,000 crore, announced during the state’s business summit in February. Sarma expressed hope that the Adani Group’s plans to invest across multiple sectors in Assam would materialize in the near future.

3:44 PM

My govt committed for welfare of all sections of society: Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said his government is committed for the welfare of all sections of society. Addressing the 'Bhim Samvad', a programme organised by his Janata Dal (United) on the eve of birth anniversary of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, Kumar appealed to people from all sections to society to live together and in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.

3:14 PM

NDDB, MP dairy federation ink pact to boost milk production

Israel struck a hospital in northern Gaza early Sunday, forcing patients to evacuate as attacks intensified. The pre-dawn strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, after Israel issued an evacuation warning, according to Gaza's ministry of health. One patient died during the evacuation because medical staff were unable to provide urgent care, it said.

2:33 PM

More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

2:23 PM

Caste census: Karnataka govt will not take any hasty decision, says D K Shivakumar

2:21 PM

Parliamentary panel recommends independent survey, revamp of MGNREGS

1:54 PM

Israel strikes Gaza hospital, forcing evacuation as strikes intensify

Israel struck a hospital in northern Gaza early Sunday, forcing patients to evacuate as attacks intensified across the Strip.

 

The pre-dawn strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, after Israel issued an evacuation warning, according to Gaza's ministry of health. One patient died during the evacuation because medical staff were unable to provide urgent care, it said.

 

The hospital, run by the Diocese of Jerusalem, was attacked on Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

 

Hours later, a separate strike on a car in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, killed at least seven people, according to staff at the morgue of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, which received the bodies.

1:35 PM

Over 860,000 Afghans left Pakistan since Sept 2023

1:30 PM

BJP MP urges Centre to declare 4 Bengal districts as 'Disturbed Areas' under Afspa

1:08 PM

Hero Motocorp retains top slot in two-wheeler space in FY25; ends year with29% market share

1:07 PM

150 arrested in Murshidabad Violence, police deployed in Samserganj and Dhuliyan

West Bengal Police have arrested a total of 150 individuals in connection with the recent violence in the Murshidabad district, which was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

 

Adequate police forces have been deployed in Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and other affected areas to maintain order, according to a statement by the police.

 

On Saturday, a special bench of the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of central forces "immediately" in Murshidabad in the wake of widespread violence in the district during the protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that resulted in three deaths so far.

 

Advocate Anish Mukherjee, representing West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, filed a PIL seeking deployment of central forces and an NIA probe. He said, "For several days now, we have been witnessing widespread violence throughout the state of West Bengal, particularly in the Murshidabad district."

1:07 PM

BJP's Jyotirmay Singh Mahato urges Amit Shah to Impose AFSPA in Murshidabad

BJP Lok Sabha MP from West Bengal, Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has on Sunday written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting that the affected border districts of the State be declared as "disturbed areas" under AFSPA due to the alleged repeated communal attacks on Hindus.

 

This came after violence that erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad district in protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, with clashes between demonstrators and police resulting in stone-pelting and torched police vehicles.

 

In his letter, Mahato said that districts like Murshidabad, Malda, Nadia, and South 24 Parganas have seen repeated attacks on the Hindu community.

 

He claimed that over 86 Hindu homes and shops were looted and destroyed in Murshidabad, and civilians, including Hargobindo Das and his son, were killed.

12:24 PM

Pause in US tariffs is opportunity for dialogue, says Spanish economy minister

The 90-day pause in implementing U.S. tariffs is an opportunity for dialogue, the Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said in a newspaper interview on Sunday. "The pause announced by the United States government is an opportunity to promote dialogue, an open door to negotiation, and this is how we in the European Union are understanding it," Cuerpo told the La Vanguardia newspaper.

 

11:37 AM

Trump receives standing ovation as he enters UFC event in Miami

President Donald Trump entered to a standing ovation and cheers from a crowd of thousands attending a UFC event on Saturday night, shaking hands with supporters against a backdrop of fans waving his trademark MAGA hats.

 

Just as Trump entered, he greeted podcast host Joe Rogan, who sat to the right of the president.

 

On the other side of Trump sat Elon Musk, billionaire and chief of the Department of Government Efficiency. Trump, who accented his dark suit with a bright yellow tie, pumped his fist in the air, prompting cheers to strains of Taking Care of Business.

 

He brought along several members of his administration and White House team, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FBI Director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and White House communications aides Steven Cheung and Taylor Budowich.

11:35 AM

Centre planning Rs 10L cr investment to rewire highways, NE roads will match US standards: Gadkari

10:39 AM

12 more arrested in violence over Waqf Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad: Police

Twelve more people were arrested in connection with the violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, where three people have died, police said on Sunday.

 

No new incident of violence was reported from anywhere in the Muslim-majority district, with security forces keeping a close vigil, they said.

 

"The situation in Suti, Dhulian, Samserganj and Jangipur areas of the district is peaceful. Raids continued overnight, and 12 more people were arrested. With this, 150 people have been arrested so far," a senior police officer said.

 

Prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in the violence-hit areas, and the internet has been suspended, he said.

 

The security forces are checking vehicles on the main roads, and patrolling the sensitive pockets, he added.

 

"An investigation is underway into the incidents of violence. More arrests are likely," the officer said.

10:38 AM

31 injured as bus overturns in Mandi

Thirty-one people were injured after their bus overturned in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district in the early hours of Sunday, police said.

 

The accident occurred when the driver of the luxury bus, on way from Chandigarh to Kullu, lost control of the vehicle on the road near the 4 Miles (Bindrabani) dumping site.

 

Police said majority of the passengers, the driver and the conductor suffered minor injuries and were immediately rushed to the Zonal Hospital, Mandi.

 

There were about 35-40 people in the bus when it met with the accident. A case has been registered and further investigations are underway, police said.

10:20 AM

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'ruining' education system

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling party in the centre of "ruining" education. Taking a dig at the ruling party over Gujarat model, he said that the BJP wants to keep the entire country "illiterate". He further argued that the BJP was "destroying" the education system in Delhi too.

 

10:00 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to those killed in the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, calling it a dark chapter in India’s history. In a post on X, he said, “We pay homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. The coming generations will always remember their indomitable spirit.” PM Modi added that their sacrifice marked a major turning point in India’s freedom struggle.

9:51 AM

Earthquake of magnitude 5.79 strikes Papua New Guinea

According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences, an earthquake of magnitude 5.79 struck Papua New Guinea, hitting at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).

9:45 AM

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on the occasion of Baisakhi, wishes joy, prosperity to all

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Baisakhi. He wished everyone joy, hope, and prosperity. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Wishing everyone a joyous Baisakhi! May this festival bring new hope, happiness and abundance into your life. May we always celebrate the spirit of togetherness, gratitude and renewal." Baisakhi is a harvest festival that also marks the beginning of the New Year in some parts of India.

9:36 AM

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Myanmar, no casualties reported yet

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Myanmar, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 35 km (21.75 miles). 

9:31 AM

Grenade attack on BJP leader's house: Police arrest prime suspect in Delhi

As per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, with the support of Central Agencies and Delhi Police, has successfully arrested Uttar Pradesh (UP)-based Saidul Ameen. According to the release, he is the prime accused involved in the grenade attack at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

9:27 AM

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari re-elected as PPP chairman for another four years

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been re-elected as Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for another four-year term following intra-party elections held at the Central Secretariat in Islamabad. The elections, conducted in line with the PPP’s constitution, also confirmed key leadership roles for the coming term.