Uttar Pradesh: Girl gang raped in Kasganj, five arrested
The victim was visiting the Nadrai Aqueduct at Hazara Canal with her fiancé when the crime took place. The victim was dragged into a room by the accused while her fiance was beaten up outside
13 April,2025 12:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS tariff impact on India's GDP just 0.1 per cent, says PHDCCI
The president of the industry body further stated that India's strong industrial competitiveness will balance the impact of US tariff announcements, and GDP will see only a 0.1 per cent impact in the short term
13 April,2025 12:05 PM IST | ANIPM Modi, leaders pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh "martyrs" on 105th anniversary
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, We pay homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. The coming generations will always remember their indomitable spirit. It was indeed a dark chapter in our nation's history. Their sacrifice became a major turning point in India's freedom struggle
13 April,2025 11:36 AM IST | ANIDelhi: Court frames charges against Gogi gang associate in extortion case
Yogesh alias Tunda is a member of Gogi gang and is also an accused in Tillu Tajpuria Tihar Jail murder case. He is in judicial custody along with other members of the Gogi gang
13 April,2025 10:49 AM IST | ANI
J-K ACB files chargesheet against 22 for tampering with revenue records
The case was registered on the basis of a joint surprise check (JSC) conducted by the ACB into allegations of abuse of official positions of the Rukhs and Farms department in Kashmir, he said
13 April,2025 10:49 AM IST | PTIOdisha: Two rape accused injured in police retaliation while trying to escape
The accused, identified as Shaikh Asif and Abhishek Barik, were being escorted to court by police personnel when the incident took place
13 April,2025 10:49 AM IST | ANI"Waqf Boards across country will progress from this": J-K Waqf Board chairperson
However, several cities, including Delhi, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, are witnessing protests against the Waqf Amendment Act
13 April,2025 10:48 AM IST | ANIIntellectually disabled teen shot by US police dies after being removed from lif
He had undergone several surgeries, with doctors removing nine bullets and amputating his leg
13 April,2025 10:48 AM IST | AP | PTI
China retaliates again in Trump’s trade war
US President says stock market will go up ‘when people understand’
13 April,2025 07:35 AM IST | AgenciesEnvoys from Iran and US arrive in Oman
Trump repeatedly has threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme if a deal isn’t reached. Iranian officials increasingly warn that they could pursue a nuclear weapon with their stockpile of uranium
13 April,2025 07:35 AM IST | AgenciesPro-gov rally in Serbia to counter student protests
Vucic has been struggling to quell the nationwide movement led by university students demanding justice for the victims of a train station canopy collapse that killed 16 people in November and which many blamed on alleged widespread graft
13 April,2025 07:34 AM IST | AgenciesCold-blooded clearance
After a crocodile farm went bankrupt, a Chinese court has been trying—and failing—to auction off over 200 live Siamese crocodiles
13 April,2025 07:34 AM IST | Agencies
Manipur: Kuki groups warn Meiteis against climbing ‘sacred’ hill
13 April,2025 07:32 AM IST | Imphal | Agencies
Foreign tourist made to speak swear-words, Pune cops register FIR
12 April,2025 10:49 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Education dept official held by Nagpur Police for issuing teacher ID to man
12 April,2025 09:56 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Tiger Triumph 2025: India-US joint exercise concludes in Kakinada
12 April,2025 09:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Waqf Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
12 April,2025 05:24 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Several devotees injured in honey bee attack at Anjaneri Hill in Nashik
12 April,2025 04:35 PM IST | Nashik (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Over 350 flights delayed at Delhi airport due to congestion
12 April,2025 04:17 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Be sensitive towards demands of job aspirants: Pawar to Maharashtra govt
12 April,2025 04:10 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?
The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.
Pope makes another surprise appearance at St Peter's
"Then he asked me if he could take my hand because his were cold. He was very sweet with us."
12 April,2025 09:26 AM IST | Rome | AP
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Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know
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Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones
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In sickness and health, I do
Writing a column is also like being a maasi. You are inside and outside; free of daily attendance, yet responsible and involved
13 April,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
