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Shah, Akhilesh banter lights up fiery Waqf bill debate

The day-long debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was enlivened by moments of banter involving Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, as the BJP leader fired ripostes......

'JD-U Against Waqf Bill'

While it is expected that the JD-U, a major ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will support the Waqf Bill, two JD-U MPs, Union Minister Lalan Singh and party Working President Sanjay Jha met Union......

Kerala church daily bats in favour of Waqf amendment bill

A leading daily run by the Catholic Church in Kerala on Tuesday described the Waqf amendment bill as a crucial test of secularism in Parliament and cautioned MPs from the state that failing to......

Waqf bill: Govt says no interference in Muslims; Oppn objects

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday launched a feisty defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's charge that it was unconstitutional and targeted......

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

The Lok Sabha early on Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling National Democratic Alliance strongly defending the legislation......

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2025 with 35 amendments

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Finance Bill 2025, along with 35 government amendments, including one that abolishes a 6 per cent digital tax on online advertisements. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

'Indian players in the digital market should not be dominated by global players, and they should not dominate the smaller players -- these discussions are on.' IMAGE: BJP MP Harsh Malhotra with......

Payments banks urge FinMin to raise deposit limit to Rs 5 lakh

Payments banks have urged the Union finance ministry to increase their deposit limit for each account to Rs 5 lakh, according to a source who participated in a meeting, chaired by the Department of......

Now you can help in drafting Income-Tax rules

Central Board of Direct Taxes on Tuesday said stakeholders can send their inputs for drafting Income-tax rules and related forms pertaining to the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025. Illustration:......

Panel to examine Income Tax Bill constituted

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday constituted a 31-member Select Committee of the lower house to examine the Income Tax Bill. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com To be headed by Bharatiya......

10 Aamir Movies On OTT

Back in 1984, Aamir Khan got lower billing than Ashutosh Gowariker in the credits of Ketan Mehta's Holi.As he turns 60 on March 14, Deepa Gahlot offers an Aamir Khan film festival at your...

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.''I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to......

The Monkey Review: A Killer Toy Story

For a story that thrives on jumpscares and gruesome kills, The Monkey has enough tricks up its sleeve. The shockers keep you entertained for the most part, observes Mayur Sanap. A movie centered......

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman, one of the greatest American actors of last century, died under mysterious circumstances in his New Mexico home. The actor was 95 and had not been seen in public life for many......

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, observes Prasanna D Zore. This is the......

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Punjab Kings maintained their momentum and added another victory to their kitty in IPL 2025 by drubbing Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. After winning their season......

PIX: Inter extend Serie A lead; Napoli down Milan

Inter Milan extend lead IMAGE: Davide Frattesi celebrates scoring Inter Milan's second goal against Udinese in the Serie A match at San Siro on Sunday. Photograph: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters......

Khelo India Para Games: Seema, Jhandu set new records

IMAGE: Punjab's Seema Rani registered a record lift of 97 kg in the women's elite 61 kg category at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. Photograph: SAI Media The fifth day of the Khelo India Para......

Dhoni: 43 And Still Lightning Fast!

IMAGE: At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni proved that reflexes don't age, they sharpen. Photograph: BCCI The wait was over. The stadium buzzed, a sea of yellow chanting a name that resonated......

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

SEE: Bill Gates and Sachin Tendulkar enjoy a 'snack break', March 20, 2025. Video: Kind courtesy Bill Gates/Instagram Sachin Tendulkar and Bill Gates were snapped tugging into......

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