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Russian Embassy denies its forces attacked Indian-owned pharmacy in Kiev

Russian Embassy denies its forces attacked Indian-owned pharmacy in Kiev

17 Apr 2025 | 11:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Russian Embassy in India today rejected the claims of the Ukrainian embassy that Russian forces had attacked an Indian-owned pharmacy warehouse in Kiev on April 12.

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Bringing Waqf Amendment Act is to end sufferings of women, especially widows: PM

Bringing Waqf Amendment Act is to end sufferings of women, especially widows: PM

17 Apr 2025 | 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday defended the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that one of the key drivers behind bringing the Act was that most of the sufferers of the prevalent system were women, especially widows.

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Not reform but retaliation dressed as regulation, alleges Singhvi

Not reform but retaliation dressed as regulation, alleges Singhvi

17 Apr 2025 | 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Congress on Thursday welcomed interim relief given by the Supreme Court on the recently passed Waqf Act, saying the Act was not aimed at improving but “infiltrating” and “controlling” the institutions.

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PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on Yamuna rejuvenation

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on Yamuna rejuvenation

17 Apr 2025 | 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, to assess the current status of the Yamuna River and discuss the ongoing and future plans for its cleaning and rejuvenation.

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Waqf matter: SC orders interim status quo till May 5

Waqf matter: SC orders interim status quo till May 5

17 Apr 2025 | 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order, directing status quo in relation to the functionality of the Waqf Boards till the next hearing on May 5.

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Extradition of Rana is a reminder to Pakistan to bring to justice other perpetrators of 26/11: India

Extradition of Rana is a reminder to Pakistan to bring to justice other perpetrators of 26/11: India

17 Apr 2025 | 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) India today said the extradition of 26/11 key plotter Tahawwur Rana from the US serves as a reminder to Pakistan that it needs to bring to justice the other perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks whom it continues to shield.

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Pakistan's only relationship with Kashmir is to vacate the illegally occupied territories: India

Pakistan's only relationship with Kashmir is to vacate the illegally occupied territories: India

17 Apr 2025 | 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) India today dismissed the Pakistan army chief’s comments on Kashmir and said that Pakistan's "only relationship” with Kashmir is to vacate the illegally occupied territories.

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SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Bill: Union assures no appointments under Section 9 and 14

SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Bill: Union assures no appointments under Section 9 and 14

17 Apr 2025 | 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant development during the ongoing constitutional challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the Union Government’s assurance that no appointments will be made to the Waqf Council or Waqf Boards under Sections 9 and 14 of the Act until further notice.

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Op Brahma: India sending pre-fabricated components to construct offices in quake-hit Myanmar

Op Brahma: India sending pre-fabricated components to construct offices in quake-hit Myanmar

17 Apr 2025 | 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) As part of the ongoing supply of relief material and humanitarian aid to quake-hit Myanmar under 'Operation Brahma', India has sent the components of 20 pre-fabricated offices.

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MoS Pabitra Margherita to lead Indian delegation at Malaysian Tour and Travel Agents Fair

MoS Pabitra Margherita to lead Indian delegation at Malaysian Tour and Travel Agents Fair

17 Apr 2025 | 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will lead a delegation to participate in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair on April 18-19 at Kuala Lumpur, as part of the ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025.

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India's defence sector moving ahead on path of self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

India's defence sector moving ahead on path of self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

17 Apr 2025 | 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India’s defence sector is moving ahead on the path of self-reliance, and the country is also ready to play a very important role in making global supply chains resilient.

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SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act, 2025: Status Quo to be maintained on disputed properties

SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act, 2025: Status Quo to be maintained on disputed properties

17 Apr 2025 | 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant development on Thursday, the Supreme Court passed an interim order in the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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Waqf Amendment Act Hearing LIVE: SC sSet to pass order amid heated legal battle

Waqf Amendment Act Hearing LIVE: SC sSet to pass order amid heated legal battle

17 Apr 2025 | 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its order on Thursday in the high-stakes hearing on the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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Muslim man moves SC seeking application of Indian Succession Act over Shariat law

Muslim man moves SC seeking application of Indian Succession Act over Shariat law

17 Apr 2025 | 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) A Muslim man has approached the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that his inheritance should be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925, rather than Muslim personal law (Shariat).

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SC Bar Association requests live streaming of Waqf Amendment Act hearings

SC Bar Association requests live streaming of Waqf Amendment Act hearings

17 Apr 2025 | 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has formally requested the Supreme Court to live stream the hearings of petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025.

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