India

Supreme Court to hear pleas against Waqf Amendment Act on April 16; six BJP-ruled States move court to support the law

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, so far, listed 10 petitions on the issue The Supreme Court

India

Telangana becomes first state to implement SC sub-categorisation Proud to have made history’

This comes months after a seven-judge Constitution Bench allowed further sub-classification of SCs and STs to ensure grant of quota to more backward castes inside these

Politics

BJP leader compares Mamata Banerjee with Jinnah over Murshidabad violence TMC working like Muslim League’

Tarun Chugh said that Banerjee’s image had been established as a modern Jinnah, and her party was doing the work of the Muslim League. Bharatiya Janata

Accident News

NYC helicopter crash: Who was in Bell 206 chopper that fell into Hudson River — first details

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday.

India

India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh after Yunus’ remark in China

India said the trans-shipment facility was withdrawn because logistical delays and higher costs were hindering India’s own exports and creating backlogs An April 8 circular from

Governments News

T.N. CM Stalin hails Supreme Court verdict on Governor Ravi’s assent to Bills as victory for all State governments

The apex court had come down heavily on Mr. Ravi, stating the reservation of 10 Bills by him for consideration of the President was in contravention

International News

Donald Trump warns Iran of ‘great danger’ as US set for direct uclear talks

Donald Trump said the talks would take place “at almost the highest level,” but he did not disclose the location. President Donald Trump speaks during a

Politics

CPI(M) appoints new general secretary: Who is M A Baby?

The former state education minister played a key role in starting the Kochi Biennale.Baby started his political journey with the Kerala Students Federation, the predecessor of

Parliament News

Owaisi Challenges Waqf Amendment Bill In Supreme Court; Says It Strips Muslims Of Right To Manage Their Own Religious Affairs

Member of Parliament representing the Hyderabad constituency in Lok Sabha, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment)

Earthquake

More than 140 reported killed in Myanmar earthquake, as Thailand works to free dozens trapped under Bangkok skyscraper — as it happened

Scottish tourist Fraser Morton has told the Associated Press there was “panic” when the earthquake hit while he was shopping for camera equipment in a Bangkok shopping