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New Delhi [India] September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister of Mauritius Navin Ramgoolam on Tuesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital, as part of the concluding leg of his eight-day bilateral visit to India. After paying tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Ramgoolam also signed the visitors' book at Rajghat. Also Read | Donald Trump's Advisor Peter Navarro Says India 'Coming to Table' as US Negotiator Brendan Lynch Arrives in India for Trade Talks. Ramgoolam is fur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold several key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the clause that only those practising Islam for the last five years can dedicate a property as Waqf, but refused to stay the entire law. "We have held that presumption is always in favour of constitutionality of a statute and intervention (can be done) only in the rarest of rare cases," a bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih said in its in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister of Mauritius Navin Ramgoolam on Sunday landed in Delhi, where he was received by MoS for Defence, Sanjay Seth. Prior to landing in Delhi, Ramgoolam visited the Tirumala Temple in Tirupati. In a post on X, the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said, "PM Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius lands in New Delhi. Warmly received by MoS for Defence Sanjay Seth at the airport." https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1967 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to order a blanket stay the operation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while granting limited interim relief in respect of certain contentious provisions. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai observed that courts must exercise restraint when asked to stay laws enacted by Parliament. "By now, it is a settled principle of law that the courts should be very slow in granting interim relief by way of stay ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (CPI) welcomed the interim relief granted by the Supreme Court through its order staying certain 'controversial' provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar stated that the apex court's intervention confirms what the party has consistently argued, that the BJP hurriedly pushed through the amendments without proper discussion with the Muslim community or representative organisations, and that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order staying some provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, describing it as a "substantial victory" for the constitutional values of justice, equality, and fraternity. "The Order is an important one because it goes a long way towards undoing the mischievous intentions underlying the original statute," said Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and General Secretary in-charge communications. In a message on X, R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday slammed the Opposition for criticising the amendments to the Waqf Act and said those involved in communal attack on a constitutional reform are neither well-wishers of the country nor any religion. The former minority affairs minister's remarks came after the Supreme Court put on hold several key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the clause that only those practising Islam for the last five years can dedicate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying the spirit of the verdict was in favour of "democratic India" and assured that the Centre would re-examine the provision requiring five years of practising Islam for the creation of Waqf. The apex court, in its interim order on Monday, declined to stay the Waqf Act in its entirety, noting that a statute carries a presumptio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court order putting on hold several key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act as a win for the constitutional values of justice, equality, and fraternity, and asserted that it goes a long way towards undoing the "mischievous intentions" underlying the original statute. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Supreme Court's order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 represents a substantial victo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, after the apex court refused to stay the entire law but put on hold certain provisions pending the final adjudication of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Act. Rijiju, who also holds the Minority Affairs portfolio, said that the Supreme Court decision reflects the trust in our institutions, as he called the Supreme Cou ...Read More >
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): National president of the Bharatiya Sufi Foundation, Kashish Warsi, on Monday appealed to political parties to not take advantage of the the Supreme Court's interim order that stayed specific provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. He, however, criticised the various Waqf boards across the country, claiming that they have not worked for the welfare of the people. Also Read | Hyderabad Liberation Day 2025: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev ...Read More >
The Supreme Court will decide Monday on pleas to stay the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih reserved the order on May 22. The Act, which amends the Waqf Act 1995, has sparked controversy over its effects on Muslim institutions. The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its decision on applications seeking a stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on Monday (September 15). A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih had reserved the order on May 22. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday while refusing to stay the entire Waqf Amendment Act, stayed certain provisions of it, putting on hold the provision that mandated a person should be a practitioner of Islam for 5 years to create a Waqf. The top court has also said that no more than 3 non-muslim members should be present in the board, and only a total 4 non-muslim members are to be present. The Supreme Court has said that the provision on limiting who can create ...Read More >
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold the provision in the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that required a person to be a practitioner of Islam for five years to create a Waqf. The court said this provision will remain stayed until rules are framed on how to determine whether a person is a practitioner of Islam.The court said, "some sections need some protection."However, the Supreme Court refused to stay the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, noting that only some sections nee ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court will issue interim orders on Monday, September 15, addressing three contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the government's power to denotify properties previously recognized as waqf through court rulings, historical usage, or legal deeds. A bench headed by Chief Justice BR Gavai had earlier reserved its order on May 22 after hearing extensive arguments from both sides over three consecutive days. Ready for a challenge? Click here to tak ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, holding its 10th session of the 17th Parliament in Dharamshala, is set to formalise standards for the Tibetan National Flag, an essential symbol of the Tibetan freedom movement. A committee formed by the exile parliament will present proposals on the flag's dimensions, colours, and design during the next parliamentary session. Also Read | US Shocker: Law Student Stabbed 120 Times, Skull Pierced After E ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 14 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised that all legislatures must establish standards to ensure the quality of their proceedings and debates. Expressing concern about the planned deadlock in the House, Om Birla underscored the need for comprehensive dialogue among all political parties and elected representatives. He also urged the media to give prominence to the viewpoints of elected representatives engaged in factual and substantive discussion ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 14 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised that all legislatures must establish standards to ensure the quality of their proceedings and debates. Expressing concern about the planned deadlock in the House, Om Birla underscored the need for comprehensive dialogue among all political parties and elected representatives. He also urged the media to give prominence to the viewpoints of elected representatives engaged in factual and substantive discussion ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The three-day 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference, which concluded Saturday, adopted resolutions urging legislatures to curb disruptions and deadlock in Houses, while calling for strengthening the research and reference branches of state legislatures to improve the quality of debates.Addressing a press conference, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, "The resolutions will eliminate deadlock and disruption in legislative houses, allowing more time for legislators t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Hike founder Kavin Mittal has announced the complete winding down of 13-year old startup, saying while its US business was off to a strong start, scaling globally after India ban on real money gaming would require a "reset that is not the best use of capital or time". In a post on LinkedIn, the entrepreneur and Bharti Group scion questioned if raising more capital for a pivot by Hike was worth it, and concluded it was not. Neither for himself, his team, nor investors. " ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, in his first reaction to the ongoing situation in Nepal, cautioned against ignoring seemingly minor issues, warning that they can escalate into major problems. Speaking at the fifth convocation ceremony of the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on Saturday, Adityanath said, "You must have seen what happened in Nepal. People ignored social media and now look at the consequences. The situation they are facing now shows ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on Saturday for taking office as the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government, stating that India is committed to the peace and prosperity of the Himalayan nation. Sushila Karki, 73, was sworn in as Nepal's interim Prime Minister late on Friday evening, thus becoming the first-ever woman PM of the Himalayan nation. Karki, also Nepal's first woman Chief Justice, took the oath of office administered by President ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on Saturday for taking office as the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government, stating that India is committed to the peace and prosperity of the Himalayan nation. Sushila Karki, 73, was sworn in as Nepal's interim Prime Minister late on Friday evening, thus becoming the first-ever woman PM of the Himalayan nation. Karki, also Nepal's first woman Chief Justice, took the oath of office administered b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad has pointed out that Sushila Karki's appointment as interim Prime Minister has come at a crucial time for the country, describing her as an "independent" and "fair-minded leader" who can provide stability and ensure elections are held, unlike the prolonged political deadlock seen in Bangladesh. Speaking to ANI, Prasad said, "Nepal was desperately in search of a stabilising influence, and I think this is a goo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Welcoming the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad said her leadership comes at a "dire time" and will help bring stability to the crisis-hit country. "Nepal was desperately in search of a stabilising influence, and I think this is a good development because Sushila Karki is known to be an independent and a fair-minded person, and she'll be able to conduct elect ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday created history as she took oath as the country's interim Prime Minister after violent nationwide protests led to the ouster of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Karki, 73, at the President's Office. Besides President Paudel and the newly-elected PM, Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat were present. Fresh elections will be held in Nepal ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the withdrawal of a recent Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, exempting mining projects of atomic, critical, and strategic minerals from mandatory public consultation. In his letter, the CM noted that the memorandum, issued on September 8, directs all such projects to be appraised at the Central level regardless of the lease area involved. He cautioned that ...Read More >
Recent years have witnessed significant political upheaval in India's neighboring countries. Economic collapse in Sri Lanka, student-led protests in Bangladesh, and social media ban-related unrest in Nepal led to the ousting of sitting leaders. In the last three years, three of India's neighbours have seen mass street movements that removed sitting leaders. Sri Lanka's economic collapse in July 2022 forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down and flee the country. In Bangladesh, widespread ...Read More >
The Income Tax department is working on simplified I-T forms and aims to notify new rules by December-end to give effect to the new I-T Act, which will come into force from April 1 next year, a senior tax official said on Monday. Talking to PTI, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) member (Legislation) RN Parbat also said the department will come out with a fresh set of FAQs on the new Income Tax Act and come out with SoPs and guidance notes. President Droupadi Murmu, on August 21, gave her as ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) At a solemn ceremony held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia said: "India is the mother of democracy, and realising its dreams is our responsibility." He was addressing All‑India Speakers' Conference on the occasion of centenary year celebration of the election of eminent freedom fighter, scholar and jurist Vitthalbhai Patel as the first Indian President o ...Read More >
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