Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] PATNA: As Bihar prepares for assembly polls in Oct-Nov, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, cleared by both Houses of Parliament, has led to a fierce political storm in the state. The legislation, meant to tighten management of waqf properties, has turned into a flashpoint between NDA and Grand Alliance, triggering a war of words, poster blitz and ideological posturing ahead of the high-stakes electoral battle.At the heart of the row is JDU's support for the bill, which has drawn stinging criticism from the opposition, particularly RJD. Defending its stance, JDU claimed it backed the legislation only after JPC accepted all five of its key recommendations. Party spokesperson Anjum Ara listed these as keeping land under the state list, ensuring the law applies prospectively, preserving the status of religious structures on unregistered waqf land, raising the rank of officers resolving disputes, […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar's determined refusal to step down as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president has intensified the internal power struggle within the party, even as the leadership in Delhi has signalled it is backing him - at least for now.Shivakumar, who returned to Bengaluru after a two-day trip to Delhi, is said to have firmly conveyed to the Congress high command that he would not relinquish the party post unless he is assured of the chief ministership.Sources said the high command has, in turn, communicated to CM Siddaramaiah and his cabinet loyalists, who have been pressing for Shivakumar's removal, that there would be no leadership change in the state unit before the upcoming zilla and taluk panchayat elections later this year.Observers believe Shivakumar's insistence on retaining his KPCC post is closely tied to his […]

[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj (Photos: Video grabs) Shubman Gill's classy unbeaten half-century and Mohammed Siraj's brilliant four-wicket spell led Gujarat Titans' (GT) impressive seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday in Hyderabad. If it was Siraj who kept the SRH batters on their toes in his spell of 4/17 to limit the hosts to 152 for 8, GT skipper Gill once again showed why he is so highly rated around the world -- carrying his bat through with 61 not out off 43 balls.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Siraj, who removed the dangerous SRH openers Travis Head (8) and Abhishek Sharma (18) cheaply before coming back to take two wickets in the 19th over, was named the 'Player of the Match'. Siraj also took his 100th IPL […]

[ad_1] At a time when conflicts between cab drivers and passengers are making headlines almost every day, a heartwarming experience shared by a Delhi woman offers a refreshing change. She recently took to social media to praise a female Rapido driver who made her journey both enjoyable and memorable.Taking to LinkedIn, Smriti Sahu wrote that after a long day at work, she decided to go shopping with a colleague for an office event. Once she was done and had spent her budget, she booked a bike ride home. To her surprise, a female driver accepted the request. Intrigued by the rare opportunity, she chose to take the ride and soon realised it was the best decision she could have made.Smriti claimed that the driver proved to be a lively and engaging companion from the moment the ride began. Her cheerful […]

[ad_1] Screenshot of tweet by West Bengal BJP NEW DELHI: The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday alleged Hindu devotees carrying saffron flags were "savagely attacked" near Kolkata’s Park Circus area while returning from a Ram Navami procession. The Kolkata Police, however, denied that any such procession took place.“As the Ram Navami procession returned, Hindu devotees were savagely attacked in Kolkata’s Park Circus Seven Point area. Stones rained down on vehicles just for carrying saffron flags. Windshields shattered. Chaos unleashed,” West Bengal BJP president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar said in a post on X. He called it “targeted violence” and accused the police of remaining “silent” and “spineless” in the face of the attack. Majumdar directly blamed chief minister Mamata Banerjee for the incident, alleging the police were “paralyzed” by her “politics of appeasement.” […]

[ad_1] Thousands gathered at the 'Hands Off' protest Crowds in cities across the United States and Europe took to the streets on Saturday, raising homemade signs and chants aimed at US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, in what organisers called the largest coordinated protest since Trump began his second term after assuming office this January.Dubbed the “Hands Off” rallies, the demonstrations were staged in over 1,200 locations across all 50 US states, with major turnouts in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC and Chicago. The rallies weren’t confined to American soil—protesters gathered in London, Paris, and Berlin, many holding signs in English as a show of solidarity, reports BBC.'Do not panic, organize'In London, one protester waved a toilet brush bearing Trump’s face. Others held signs reading “WTAF America?”, “Stop hurting people” and “He’s an idiot”. […]

[ad_1] Women own 39.2% of all bank accounts in India, with an even higher percentage of 42.2% in rural areas, according to a government report. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 26th edition of its publication titled "Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data" on Sunday.The publication provides a detailed snapshot of gender-related indicators across key areas such as population, education, health, economic participation, and decision-making, sourced from various government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations, as per PTI report. According to the report, women account for 39.2% of all bank accounts and contribute to 39.7% of the total deposits in the country. Female participation is particularly significant in rural areas, where women hold 42.2% of bank accounts.The report also highlighted the growing participation of women in the stock market, with a significant rise in […]

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday demanded a swift response from US President Donald Trump over Russia's refusal to sign "a full, unconditional ceasefire" amid the prolonged war between the two sides."We are waiting for the United States to respond; so far, there has been no reply," Zelenskyy said.Zelenskyy added that "the number of Russian air attacks is increasing," which he said proved that "the pressure on Russia is still insufficient."This comes after a fresh batch of missile and drone attacks by Moscow killed two people and wounded seven in Kyiv.Earlier in the day, Russia "launched a massive nationwide attack on Ukraine using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones," said Ukraine's first deputy prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko.Over the past week, Russia has launched more than 1,460 guided aerial bombs, nearly 670 attack drones, and over 30 missiles of various […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) Once hailed as Indian cricket’s ultimate ‘finisher’, MS Dhoni is under increasing pressure in IPL 2025 after failing to make an impact with the bat for the third consecutive match. Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, began their season with a narrow win over Mumbai Indians but have since stumbled with three back-to-back losses while chasing — against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals — leaving them at ninth place on the points table.Although Dhoni continues to be sharp behind the stumps, his strike rate has seen a significant dip — down to 138.18 from a remarkable 220.55 in the previous season. His inability to find boundaries consistently has been a cause of concern, especially in high-pressure chases.Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif didn’t hold back in his assessment, suggesting Dhoni […]