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Lakshadweep MP Challenges Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in Supreme Court, Cites Violation of Tribal Muslims’ Rights New Delhi: Mohammad Hamdullah Sayeed, Member of Parliament from Lakshadweep and a leader of the Indian National Congress, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The key focus of the challenge is Section 3E, a new provision inserted into the Waqf Act, 1995 through the latest amendment. This section prohibits the creation of Waqf properties in tribal areas governed by the Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Indian Constitution. Sayeed, who belongs…

Washington, D.C.: In a bold escalation of the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict, former President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports. The announcement, made via a White House fact sheet released late Tuesday, marks a significant tightening of trade policy amid rising geopolitical and economic tensions. The White House described the move as a direct response to China’s retaliatory tariffs and its tightening grip on critical high-tech exports. These include materials vital for defense, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. “China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States due…

Air Hostess Alleges Sexual Assault at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital While on Ventilator: ‘Two Nurses Were Present’ New Delhi: A 46-year-old air hostess from West Bengal has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a hospital staff member while on a ventilator in the ICU of Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital. Disturbingly, she claimed that two nurses were present in the room during the incident but did not intervene, according to a report by The Times of India. The woman had come to Gurugram on March 31 to attend a training programme organized by an airline operator in Darbaripur, Sector 75. She was…

“Vadra Calls Himself a ‘Hard Target’, Alleges Political Vendetta in 2008 Land Deal Probe” Priyanka Gandhi Stands By Robert Vadra as ED Grilling Continues Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra showed solidarity with her husband, businessman Robert Vadra, as he appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second consecutive day in connection with a 2008 Haryana land deal money laundering case. The couple shared an emotional hug outside the ED office, sending a strong message of defiance. “We Are Not Afraid!” – Robert Vadra’s Bold Statement After the hug, Vadra confidently told the media,“Hum kisi se nahi darte… (We don’t…

Mamata Banerjee Blames BSF, Foreign Elements for Murshidabad Violence: ‘Isn’t It the BSF’s Duty to Guard the Border?’ KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday held the Border Security Force (BSF) and alleged foreign elements responsible for the recent violence in Murshidabad, which erupted over the newly introduced Waqf Amendment Act. Labeling the unrest as “pre-planned,” Banerjee questioned the BSF’s role in maintaining border security and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rein in Union Home Minister Amit Shah. “Isn’t it the BSF’s duty to guard the border?” Banerjee asked while addressing a meeting with imams. She cited…

Young Woman Shot Dead in East Delhi, Family Suspects Social Media Connection New Delhi: A 20-year-old woman was brutally shot dead in GTB Enclave, East Delhi, on Monday night, sparking shock and outrage. The victim, identified as Sayra Parveen, had reportedly gone to meet a man she had befriended on social media, according to her grieving family members. Key Details of the Crime: – Time & Location: The incident occurred around 9:55 PM near MIG Flats in Sunder Nagri. – Injuries: The victim suffered two gunshot wounds—one to the left side of her head and another below the back of…

MS Dhoni, 43, Makes IPL History as Oldest-Ever Player of the Match Lucknow: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stand-in captain MS Dhoni rewrote IPL history books on Monday, becoming the oldest player ever to win the Player of the Match award at 43 years and 280 days. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter smashed an unbeaten 26* off 11 balls in a thrilling last-over chase against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), guiding CSK to their second win of IPL 2025. Record-Breaking Feat Dhoni’s Impact & Post-Match Remarks Why It Matters

Trump Administration Freezes $2.3 Billion in Harvard Funding Over Policy Dispute Washington, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Education has frozen approximately $2.3 billion in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with White House demands to modify campus policies, including scaling back diversity initiatives and limiting student activism. Key Developments Clashing Perspectives Controversial Policy Demands According to the BBC, proposed changes included: Why It Matters

Robert Vadra Appears Before ED in Haryana Land Deal Case, Alleges “Political Vendetta” New Delhi: Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to a controversial land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. Key Details of the Case Vadra’s Allegations of Political Targeting Outside the ED office, Vadra accused the BJP-led government of “political vendetta”, claiming: Background of the Land Deal Controversy Why This Matters The case resurfaces amid heightened political tensions, with Vadra and Congress framing it as BJP’s misuse of agencies…

Will Tejashwi Yadav Be Bihar’s CM Face? RJD Leader’s Statement After Rahul-Kharge Meeting Patna: As Bihar gears up for the year-end Assembly elections, key opposition leaders from the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) held a crucial meeting in Delhi to discuss their alliance strategy. The meeting was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, while RJD was represented by Tejashwi Yadav and Manoj Jha. Tejashwi Yadav’s Statement on CM Face After the meeting, Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar’s former Deputy CM and RJD leader, dismissed concerns over the opposition’s chief ministerial candidate, saying: Kharge’s Take on the…