New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Zia Ur Rehman Barq, has approached the Supreme Court by filing a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Act, which came into force on April eight, is alleged to infringe upon the religious independence of the Muslim community…
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the registry of the Allahabad High Court to redact the name of the complainant mother in a sensitive case involving an alleged attempt to rape a minor girl, in which the High Court had made controversial observations that drew nationwide outrage. A bench, comprising…
Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) The visit of the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence Sheikh Hamdan to India comes as the two friendly countries approach the third anniversary of the implementation of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect on May 1, 2022, the UAE…
Bratislava/New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, who is visiting the Slovak Republic, held extensive discussions with President Peter Pellegrini and separately with Prime Minister Roberto Fico, on the wide spectrum of bilateral ties and boosting trade relations. The President’s Office said in posts on X: “President Droupadi Murmu met and held extensive discussions…
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court declined to pass any order on the plea filed by former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar seeking bail and expeditious hearing of his appeal in the Delhi High Court related to the Unnao rape case. A bench, comprising Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi, on Tuesday…
New Delhi, April 9 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime MInister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved major infrastructure projects worth Rs 3,210.31 crore including a road project in Punjab and Haryana, and a rail line doubling project in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Cabinet also gave its nod to…
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) Taking a big step towards equipping the Navy with state-of-the-art fighter aircraft, the government has approved the purchase of 26 Marine Rafale fighter aircraft from France at a cost of Rs 63,000 crore. Sources on Wednesday said the government approved the purchase of these aircraft on Tuesday. After getting these…
Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga’s absence due to personal reasons was the big news ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ clash with Gujarat Titans in the 23rd match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. RR skipper Sanju Samson confirmed the Sri Lankan leg-spinner’s unavailability at the toss and announced…
Mumbai – REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power and a prominent NBFC, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to provide financial support of ₹1 lakh crore for infrastructure development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The agreement was formally signed by…
Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Global trade and policy uncertainties may impede growth but India need not be unduly worried for its impact on domestic inflation, says RBI, while projecting the economic growth or GDP growth for 2025-26 at 6.5 per cent. “Overall, while global trade and policy uncertainties shall impede growth, its impact on domestic…
