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The Rajya Sabha continued the debate past midnight on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill with partisan alignment similar to Lok Sabha. BJD softened its stance, allowing its members to vote based on their conscience, potentially aiding the NDA in enacting the new law regulating Islamic endowments.

The House confirmed the imposition of President's rule in Manipur after the situation saw no deaths in the past four months. Home minister Amit Shah highlighted ongoing efforts to restore peace between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Congress and Trinamool Congress support the resolution but urge for quick restoration of peace and stability.

Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav, who died in an IAF Jaguar crash in Gujarat, had been engaged just 10 days prior and was set to marry in November. From a family with military roots, Siddharth's demise has cast a pall over planned celebrations in Rewari. IAF expressed deep regret and support for his grieving family.

Over 260 passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stranded at Turkiye's Diyarbakır airport for the past 24 hours due to a medical emergency and technical glitch. Passengers reportedly lacked basic amenities or clear information on their departure time, while the airline worked to resolve the issues.

Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' sold for Rs 61.8 crore, marking it the second most expensive Indian painting at auction globally. The sale at Saffronart's 25th anniversary auction highlights a strong art market. Mehta's life and art were deeply influenced by historical events and personal experiences, with his powerful imagery reflecting societal struggles.

Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.

PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's Northeast as crucial for the Bimstec region during the summit in Thailand. There's a planned bilateral meeting with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus after recent remarks implying the Northeast states are landlocked. Additionally, India's investment in regional connectivity projects was emphasized.

Supreme Court has affirmed Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the 2016 recruitment of more than 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal. The process was found to be tainted with manipulation and fraud. Non-tainted candidates won't have to refund salaries. They can apply to their previous government positions, though their disputed […]

The Parliament of India approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after intense debates, highlighting its aim to reform Waqf property management and address corruption. The Bill passed with majority support, despite opposition accusations of it being unconstitutional and biased against the Muslim minority. The Bill now awaits the President's assent to become […]

Rajya Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 with 128–95 votes

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Supreme Court's decision to cancel over 25,000 teaching jobs due to recruitment fraud, suggesting transfers instead. She accused the BJP and CPM of destabilizing the state's education system and questioned the handling of other recruitment scandals. Banerjee pledged state support and fresh recruitment within three […]

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting to address tensions arising from LG Manoj Sinha's recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers. The NC alleges this undermines the democratic process. The issue will likely be discussed during Union home minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to J&K.

Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified 200 social media handles involved in spreading radicalisation and glorifying terrorism. Efforts by the cyber cell over the past three months have led to the identification of these handles, with 100 operating from outside the country. Multiple FIRs have been filed, and some individuals influenced by this content have […]