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India's media ecosystem doesn't require foreign validation: MoS L Murugan

In its report published last year, global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked India 159th out of 180 countries based on journalists' ability to work and report freely, independently

'Black law': AIMPLB to challenge Waqf Bill in court, plans protest

All India Muslim Personal Law Board members said they would organise protests across the country, similar to the farmers' agitation

Ooty tourists struggle as shops shut, autos on strike over e-pass rule

Rajesh, a local, also pointed to the inflated rates of food and hotel rooms, even as he said that the e-pass system will affect business in the hill district during the peak vacation season

Security tightened in UP's Muzaffarnagar after Waqf Bill introduced in LS

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage

TMC MP links Sunita Williams to Gujarat politics, Sitharaman hits back

TMC MP Nadimul Haque demands Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams and mentions her late cousin Haren Pandya, the former Gujarat minister leader who was assassinated in 2003

Waqf Bill 1995 vs 2024: Key changes and why they matter, explained

From ownership rules to government oversight, the Waqf Bill 2024 changes key aspects of the 1995 Bill. Here's what's different and why it matters

Court defers bail plea of Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid president to April 4

Ali was arrested on March 23, and his bail plea was initially set for hearing on March 27

Police halt Hyderabad University's protest rally against land development

The student groups and environmental activists have voiced opposition to the proposal to undertake development work at the site, citing environmental conservation concerns

Thousands of refugees settled in Manipur since 1960s: Ex-CM Biren Singh

Singh, who resigned as the chief minister in February leading to imposition of President's Rule in the restive state, also wondered what happened to those families

Delhi HC directs Wikipedia to take down 'defamatory content' on ANI

Meanwhile, the Wikimedia Foundation has moved the Supreme Court against the High Court order, challenging its directive to remove the allegedly defamatory content from Wikipedia

Kerala HC grants bail to 10 PFI members accused in RSS leader murder case

The 10 had moved the High Court against an NIA special court's decision denying them bail in the case

Railway accidents drop to 81 from 400 in FY25, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also said that continuous efforts are being made, including by way of technological and procedural changes and training methods, to further bring down the rail accidents

Lawyers to abstain from Justice Sharma's swearing-in, may skip his court

The Bar Association, the Bar Library Club and the Incorporated Law Society urged the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court in joint representation not to assign any judicial work to Justice Sharma

Waqf Amendment Bill: Does NDA have enough numbers to pass in both houses?

The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to bring changes to the way Waqf properties are managed in India. The government argues that it will bring more transparency and efficiency

Kuki Zo groups set up 3 pre-conditions ahead of April 5 talks in Delhi

Kuki Zo Council (KZC) chairman Henlianthang Thanglet said the three conditions were set up during a consultation meet organised at Kangpokpi by the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU)

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Which parties support it and who opposes it?

The ruling BJP and its allies back the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, while the INDIA bloc opposes it, setting the stage for a heated debate in the Parliament today

What is Hyderabad University land row & why are Congress and BRS fighting?

The High Court for the State of Telangana will hear the case around 400 acres of land near Hyderabad Central University on Wednesday, and the legal battle is expected to continue

Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha: What is a whip and how does it work in Parliament?

As parties issue three-line whips for the Waqf Bill, here's a look at what a whip means in India's parliamentary system and what happens if MPs defy it

Parl panel rpt recommends creation of Anganwadi worker welfare board

The standing committee has recommended that Anganwadis be transformed into 'Saksham Anganwadis', which would assist in addressing the challenges of malnutrition in children

Waqf Bill up for debate in the Lok Sabha today: All you need to know

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes key changes to waqf property management, sparking protests from Muslim organisations and opposition parties over concerns of government control