The minority affairs minister, Kiren Rijiju, referred the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a joint Parliamentary committee for further discussion. The bill aimed to modernize the Waqf Act, 1995, by enhancing women’s rights and ensuring equitable representation. Key changes included clarifying property dedication rules and repealing Section 40, which allowed Waqf boards to decide...
Read MoreIsrael pledged to remove Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, accused of masterminding the October 7 assault. The Gaza war’s intensity grows with Sinwar’s appointment. Israel is prepared for potential Iranian retaliation following the assassination of Sinwar’s predecessor. Sinwar’s leadership and hardline approach suggests a less likely ceasefire, impacting residents in Israel and Gaza.
Read MoreVinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 and has announced her retirement. Numerological analysis of her name and birth date indicates she may soon enter politics and achieve international recognition. Her upcoming period shows promise in coaching and professional success but may include health concerns. Aligning her personal details could benefit her...
Read MoreThe Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the ninth consecutive time, citing strong demand and the need to manage inflation. The governor, Shaktikanta Das, also emphasized the importance for banks to focus on mobilizing household deposits instead of relying on wholesale resources for lending.
Read MoreAstronomers, using the James Webb Space Telescope, revealed that the heating of dust and gas around a distant supermassive black hole in ESO 428-G14 originated from high-speed gas jets rather than the black hole itself. This discovery challenges previous theories and could provide new insights into how supermassive black holes influence their galaxies and...
Read MoreA Supreme Court plea has been filed to postpone the NEET PG 2024 exam, scheduled for August 11, due to inconvenient test city allocations and potential logistical issues. The petition highlights difficulties faced by students in reaching their centres amid rising travel costs. Additionally, social media claims of a paper leak have caused concern....
Read MoreChittagong port is huge and the city is bustling. Dhaka looked like Bandra Kurla Complex, the are we lived in was Banani, a tony upscale part of the city. Traffic was chaotic, heat was oppressive but it felt nice when did Jamdani saree shopping and ate Hilsa, the queen of Padma river. My family...
Read MoreIn an incident of alleged honour killing in Jhunjhunu district, Ankit Jat was killed and his hand severed by his brother-in-law Rinku Rajput and his associates. The couple had married in an inter-caste ceremony seven months ago, despite threats. Ankit’s family had sought police protection, but the attackers were undeterred.
Read MoreMohak Nahta, CEO of Atlys, promised to give free visas for a day if Neeraj Chopra wins gold at the Paris Olympics. Announced on LinkedIn, Nahta pledged that travelers could get visas without charges for one day. Atlys simplifies the visa application process and keeps users informed about travel restrictions and requirements.
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