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2:48 PM

Judicial custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal extended till Aug 20 in liquor policy case

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi liquor policy case. The high court said the chief minister could approach the trial court for relief.

2:22 PM

Olympic bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale gets grand welcome in Pune; visits famous Ganesh temple

Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, arrived in Pune city of Maharashtra on Thursday, where he was accorded a grand welcome. Kusale clinched the first ever Olympic bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions event last week. He arrived at the Pune international airport in the morning, where he was received by people amid the beating of traditional dhol-tasha drums. Kusale, who hails from western Maharashtra's Kolhapur, then visited the famous Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati temple located in the heart of the city, where he offered prayers.

2:17 PM

Did not 'get the support I should have received': RS Chairman Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stopped presiding over the House for a brief while and left the House saying that he did not "get the support he should have received."  "Making this sacred House a centre of anarchy, attacking Indian democracy, tarnishing the dignity of the post of the Speaker, this is not just indecent conduct, this is conduct that crosses all limits... What I have been seeing in recent days and the way the challenge is being given through words, letters, through newspapers, how many wrong comments have been made," he added.

2:14 PM

Waqf amendment bill not anti-Muslim: Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Janata Dal (U) leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' on Thursday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was aimed at bringing transparency in the functioning of the Waqf Board and not an attempt to interfere with running of mosques. As opposition leaders opposed the introduction of the bill, the JD(U) leader stood up to speak amid uproar by opposition members. "JD(U) is a party here whether it is opposing or supporting, I have to record my view here," Singh said.

2:09 PM

Waqf bill is both discriminatory and arbitrary: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi

"This bill violates the principles of Articles 14, 15 and 25 of the Constitution. This bill is both discriminatory and arbitrary...By bringing this bill, you (the Central govt) are doing the work of dividing the nation not uniting it. This bill is an evidence of the fact that you are an enemy of the Muslims," AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi said.

1:32 PM

Directy violates Article 30, targets Muslims, says DMK MP Kanimozhi

 "It is a direct violation of Article 30 which deals with minorities to administer their institutions. This bill targets a particular religious group," DMK MP Kanimozhi said today.

1:26 PM

It's draconian, fundamental attack on Constitution: Congress leader Venugopal on Waqf Bill

The Congress MP opposed the introduction of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha.

1:15 PM

Parliament session LIVE news: Centre tables Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha

1:10 PM

News update: Would have sent Vinesh Phogat to Rajya Sabha from Haryana if I had the numbers, says Hooda

11:59 AM

Parliament LIVE news update: Opposition stages walkout in Rajya Sabha

Opposition parties staged a  walkout in the Upper House after the Rajya Sabha Chairman did not allow them to raise the issue of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics.

11:56 AM

News update: Supreme Court to hear tomorrow petition to postpone NEET-PG 2024 exam

11:48 AM

News update: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away at 80

11:29 AM

Bangladesh crisis: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in today

Bangladesh is set to welcome a new interim government under the leadership of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday. This transition follows weeks of intense student protests that led to the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Read here for more details.

11:27 AM

Amid tight security, Indo-Bangla trade resumes from Petrapole land port

Trade between India and Bangladesh through Petrapole land port in West Bengal, resumed Thursday morning amid tight security, officials said. The two South Asian neighbours' trade came to a halt on August 5 following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh and it partially resumed on Wednesday through several land ports in West Bengal, except Petrapole.

11:26 AM

Cong, allies oppose Waqf Amendment bill, seek review by standing committee

Congress Lok Sabha MP KC Venugopal on Thursday submitted a notice to oppose the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Mr Hibi Eden also gave notice to oppose the bill. The Samajwadi Party will also oppose the Waqf Bill in Parliament.