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Proposed changes to Waqf Act pose threat to autonomy: Mirwaiz Umair Farooq

These amendments are completely against the interests of the Muslim community and also violate the universally accepted fundamental rights of communities

Republic Day 2025: Parade route, timing, tickets and other key details

India's 76th Republic Day Parade will occur on Jan 26, 2025, showcasing military power and rich heritage. The event will feature key ceremonies and an Indonesian guest contingent

Amul cuts prices of popular dairy products by Rs 1 per litre. Details here

The price cut comes as Gujarat's dairies experience a milk surplus, and several GCMMF unions have lowered milk procurement prices from farmers

Amul reduces milk prices by Re 1 for one-litre packs across India

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, has reduced milk prices by Rs 1 per litre across India.

Govt stops imports of herbicide Glufosinate priced below Rs 1,289 per kg

However, if the prices are above this value, imports are allowed without any restriction

India open to global collaboration on water management: Jal Shakti Minister

Minister CR Patil reiterated India's commitment and readiness to promote global cooperation and initiate transformative discussions to ensure a water-secure future

SC reserves treasurer post for women lawyers in Bengaluru bar body

Senior advocate Lakshmy Iyengar, appearing in the matter, requested the bench to relax the 10-year experience criteria to allow more participation from young lawyers in the governing council

J'khand chief secy urges expediting fund utilisation for capital investment

For the financial year 2023-24, the state was allocated Rs 5,255.14 crore by the Centre, with Rs 4,580.62 crore already received, according to an official communique

Chaos in Waqf JPC: BJP's Jagdambika Pal says 'Kalyan Banerjee abused me'

The JPC meeting began contentiously, with opposition members claiming they had insufficient time to review the draft legislation

Why can't social media platforms block or label fakes, asks CEC Rajiv Kumar

He said election management bodies must devise and adopt a framework to manage these challenges

Govt to bring strict laws to regulate microfinance firms: K'taka Home Min

He noted that while there are provisions in the law to recover money, there are also laws to protect borrowers.

AIMTC urges government to address issues of toll hikes, e-challan misuse

According to the statement, the transportation sector is a key contributor to India's economy, accounting for approximately 7.7 per cent of India's GDP (PPP adjusted)

Patanjali Foods recalls 4 tonnes of red chilli powder, offers refunds

The company is present in edible oils, food and FMCG and wind power generation sectors. It sells products under various brands like Patanjali, Ruchi Gold, Nutrela

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's son fined Rs 20,000 for rash driving in Delhi

Police officials alleged that Amanatullah Khan's son called his father, who also reportedly spoke rudely to the Station House Officer

Sambhal demolition: SC to hear plea against authorities after a week

The plea claimed authorities in UP's Sambhal bulldozed a part of the petitioner's property on January 10-11 without a prior notice or an opportunity to him or his family members

Budget 2025 Halwa Ceremony: All about this North block pre-budget tradition

The Central Secretariat's North Block will host the Halwa ceremony today, Jan 24. This marks the conclusion of the Union Budget preparation process and will be presided over by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

EdTech woes: Why India's online & offline education platforms are crashing

India's EdTech sector, online and offline, is collapsing due to financial issues, safety concerns, and lack of student engagement, leaving many frustrated

Delhi HC refuses to order special session of Assembly to table CAG report

The court underlined the tabling of the audit reports was mandatory under the Constitution

SC maintains actor Darshan's bail in murder case, to examine state plea

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan issued notice to Darshan and others on the state's plea against the Karnataka High Court's bail order

Eight killed in Maharashtra ordnance factory blast, rescue ops underway

Rescue and medical teams have been dispatched to the site to search for survivors