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Pilot slams govt over US tariffs, says India bending to foreign pressure
India being a strategic partner of the US has not yielded any benefits at least as far as the current economic scenario is concerned, Pilot added
 "Pilot slams govt over US tariffs, says India bending to foreign pressure")
Ex-Cong leader Ashwani Kumar urges party to reflect, correct past errors
Stressing that the party cannot be written off after a streak of poor performances at the polls, he cautioned the Congress against forming alliances that are ideologically unsustainable
 "Ex-Cong leader Ashwani Kumar urges party to reflect, correct past errors")
MA Baby elected CPI(M) general secretary; second Keralite to hold post
MA Baby's long-standing experience in the party and his deep organisational roots ultimately won him the top post
 "MA Baby elected CPI(M) general secretary; second Keralite to hold post")
PM Modi should allay fears of TN over delimitation exercise: Stalin
Modi should also ensure that a resolution is passed in the Parliament to make sure the rights of Tamil Nadu are not curbed, he said at an official event here
 "PM Modi should allay fears of TN over delimitation exercise: Stalin")
Govt under US pressure, risking Indian interests: Sachin Pilot on tariffs
He said that at a time the world is responding to the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, the Indian government is merely buying time and leaving everything to fate
 "Govt under US pressure, risking Indian interests: Sachin Pilot on tariffs")
Congress to hold AICC national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8-9
The INC is meeting in Gujarat for a sixth time in Ahmedabad on April 8-9, 2025, under the presidentship of Mallikarjun Kharge
 "Congress to hold AICC national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8-9")
Historic mandates reflect BJP's good governance agenda, says PM Modi
PM Modi said he is proud of the manner in which BJP 'karyakartas' are working round-the-clock, in every part of the nation and serving the poor
 "Historic mandates reflect BJP's good governance agenda, says PM Modi")
Will lead nationwide movement against Waqf Act until law repealed: AIMPLB
The board reassured the Muslim community of India that there was no need for despair or disappointment
 "Will lead nationwide movement against Waqf Act until law repealed: AIMPLB")
After Parliament nod, President gives assent to Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025
Parliament early on Friday approved the Bill after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the contentious legislation following an over 13-hour debate
 "After Parliament nod, President gives assent to Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025")
BJD leaders demand action against Sasmit Patra for confusion over Waqf Bill
At least two senior BJD leaders -- Prafulla Samal and Pratap Jena -- have written letters to Patnaik demanding action against Patra for going against the party stand by voting in support of Waqf Bill
 "BJD leaders demand action against Sasmit Patra for confusion over Waqf Bill")
Kejriwal spent ₹31 lakh per month on maintenance of 'Sheesh Mahal': BJP
An amount of Rs 29. 56 crore was spent on general repairs, sewage, electricity and structural work of Kejriwal's government bungalow located on Flag Staff Road
 "Kejriwal spent ₹31 lakh per month on maintenance of 'Sheesh Mahal': BJP")
Raj Thackeray asks MNS cadre to pause agitation demanding Marathi in banks
Fadnavis on Friday warned of strict action against people taking law into their own hands. Thackeray said it is the responsibility of the government to implement RBI rules
 "Raj Thackeray asks MNS cadre to pause agitation demanding Marathi in banks")
Kerala Ezhava leader sparks row by calling Malappuram a 'separate nation'
While addressing a convention of community members at Chungathara here on Friday, Natesan said that people belonging to the backward community are living under constant fear in Malappuram
 "Kerala Ezhava leader sparks row by calling Malappuram a 'separate nation'")
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrations
Calcutta HC allows Howrah Ram Navami rally from 3-5 pm with conditions: no arms or motorcycles permitted; rally must remain peaceful under proper police supervision
 "BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrations")
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai opts out of 'state leadership race'
The state party Presidency elections are likely to take place on the 9th and 10th of this month
 "Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai opts out of 'state leadership race'")
Prepare for polls for 5 yrs, not 6 months: Kharge to Cong district chiefs
The meeting at Indira Gandhi Bhawan was attended by 302 DCC presidents from Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh
 "Prepare for polls for 5 yrs, not 6 months: Kharge to Cong district chiefs")
Parliament Budget Session concludes, both Houses adjourned sine die
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said as many as 16 Bills were passed during the session and the House productivity was pegged at over 118 per cent
 "Parliament Budget Session concludes, both Houses adjourned sine die")
Stalin calls for all-party meeting after Murmu rejects NEET exemption plea
The call for meeting comes amid multiple controversies surrounding NEET in recent years, which include young people taking their lives if they are unable to clear the exam.
 "Stalin calls for all-party meeting after Murmu rejects NEET exemption plea")
Waqf showdown: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demands apology from Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi's remarks did not sit well with the BJP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who also chided her
 "Waqf showdown: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demands apology from Sonia Gandhi")
Manish Tewari moves adjournment to discuss 'deteriorating' ties with US
The Congress Rajya Sabha MP has sought permission from the Chair to raise this matter for urgent discussion in the House
 "Manish Tewari moves adjournment to discuss 'deteriorating' ties with US")