Assam Ends 90-Year-Old 'Namaz Break' Tradition In Assembly
Guwahati:The decades-old Assam Assembly tradition of a two-hour break to facilitate Muslim legislators to offer 'namaz' on Fridays was discontinued for the first time during the ongoing budget session. The decision to do away with the break was taken in the last session of the House in Augus
Delhi CM Swearing-in ceremony likely on February 20, preparations underway
دہلی اسمبلی انتخاب کے نتائج برآمد ہوئے ایک ہفتہ سے زیادہ گزر چکے ہیں، لیکن ابھی تک وزیر اعلیٰ کے نام کا اعلان نہیں کیا گیا ہے۔ لوگوں کی نظریں سیاسی سرگرمیوں پر ہیں اور وہ انتظار کر رہے ہیں کہ کب بی جے پی دہلی کے نئے وزیر اعلیٰ کا نام ظاہر کرے گی۔ اب لوگوں کا انتظار ختم ہونے والا ہے۔ ذرائع سے ملی اط
Aftab Kola elected new president of Indian Nawayath Forum for 2025-2028 term
Mangalore: The Indian Nawayath Forum (INF) has announced its new office bearers for the term 2025-2028. Aftab Kola has been appointed as the President, while Hashim Mohtesham (Barni) and Fayyaz Mohtesham will serve as the first and second Vice Presidents, respectively. Adil Nagarmat has been named t
Saudi Arabia restricts multiple-entry visas for 14 countries; what travellers need to know
سعودی عرب نے حج 2025 کے پیش نظر ویزا قوانین میں اہم تبدیلیاں کی ہیں، جن کا اثر ہندوستان سمیت 14 ممالک پر پڑے گا۔ نئے قوانین کے تحت ان ممالک کے شہریوں کے لیے ملٹی پل انٹری ویزا کو غیر معینہ مدت کے لیے معطل کر دیا گیا ہے، اور اب وہ صرف سنگل انٹری ویزا حاصل کر سکیں گے۔ یہ اقدام غیر قانونی حج کو روکن
U.S. military plane flies 104 illegal immigrants back to India
نئی دہلی: امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی انتظامیہ کے فوجی طیارے میں غیر قانونی تارکین وطن کو لے کر ہندوستان بھیجا جانے والا جہاز آج دوپہر امرتسر پہنچا۔ امریکہ کل 205 ہندوستانی تارکین وطن کو ملک بدر کرنے کی کارروائی میں ہے، جن میں سے پہلا جہاز 104 ہندوستانیوں کو لے کر امرتسر پہنچا ہے۔ یہ طیارہ امرتسر کے سر
Delhi Elections 2025 : Polling ends, 57% voter turnout till 5 pm; exit polls hint at BJP comeback
دہلی اسمبلی کی 70 نشستوں کے لیے ووٹنگ کا عمل انجام پا گیا۔ آج صبح 7 بجے سے ووٹنگ شروع ہوئی تھی جو شام 6 بجے کے بعد تک جاری رہی۔ ووٹنگ کا وقت شام 6 بجے ختم ہو گیا تھا، لیکن قطار بند لوگوں کو وقت ختم ہونے کے بعد بھی حق رائے دہی کا موقع فراہم کیا گیا۔ الیکشن کمیشن کے ذریعہ ابھی ووٹنگ کا حتمی فیصد جاری
Karnataka sets record with highest passport issuance in 2024
Bengaluru, Feb 5: With an increasing number of Kannadigas, especially those from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, aspiring to go abroad, the regional passport office has been witnessing a surge in applications. In 2024, a record-breaking 8,83,755 passports were issued, the highest till date. In 202
No 10% grace marks for SSLC students this year: Education minister Madhu Bangarappa
Bengaluru, Feb 3: After last year’s controversy over granting 10% grace marks to SSLC students, Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa has announced that no grace marks will be awarded this year. With the SSLC exams approaching, last year’s lower results due to webcasting had sparke
'Karnataka received nothing': CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget 2025
Mysuru, Feb 1 (IANS): Criticising the Union Budget 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dubbed it as a disappointing one, detrimental to the state's welfare. "Not a single demand we raised in the pre-Budget meeting was fulfilled. Karnataka, one of the highest tax-paying state
India retain U19 Women’s T20 WC title under Karnataka's Niki Prasad with emphatic win over SA
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: India, led by Karnataka's Niki Prasad, clinched their second consecutive U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title with a resounding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. With both teams entering the final undefeated in the tourname
Union Budget 2025: Major tax relief for middle class, big boost for farmers, entrepreneurs
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, offering significant tax relief for the middle class and announcing key measures across various sectors. One of the major highlights was the zero tax on income up to Rs
Waqf Amendment Bill Cleared By Joint Parliamentary Committee, 14 Amendments Approved
New Delhi: A Joint Parliamentary Committee on Monday cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill - which seeks to make 44 changes to the way Muslim charitable properties are managed in the country - with 14 alterations to the draft tabled in the House in August last year. Overall 66 had been proposed - 23 by M
Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox. The man has been admitted to Victoria Hospital and is undergoing treatment, media reports said. Further investigations are underway to confirm other details of the
Waqf JPC set to hold final discussions on Jan 24-25
The joint parliamentary committee of the Waqf Amendment Bill is set to begin clause-by-clause discussion on the proposed amendments on January 24-25, a communique from the Lok Sabha secretariat said, with the meetings expected to set the stage for tabling of the final report during the Budget sessio
Trump 2.0 jitters: Sensex tanks over 1,200 points, Nifty ends at 23,024
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS): As the new US President Donald Trump began his second innings with signing several executive orders along with sounding threats about impending trade tariffs on certain countries and BRICS nations, both Sensex and Nifty plunged on Tuesday. Trump’s remarks targeti
8th Pay Commission for Central government employees approved ahead of Budget 2025
مرکزی حکومت نے آٹھواں پے کمیشن نافذ کرنے کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ مرکزی ملازمین کو یہ تحفہ دینے کا اعلان ضرور کر دیا گیا ہے، لیکن اس کا نفاذ آئندہ سال یعنی 2026 سے ہوگا۔ ابھی تک مرکزی ملازمین کو ساتویں پے کمیشن کے تحت تنخواہ مل رہی ہے۔ اب جلد ہی آٹھویں پے کمیشن کی تشکیل کی جائے گی اور پھر آگے کی کارر
Gangolli-origin fishing boat sinks near Karwar, Rs 70 lac loss reported
Kundapur, Jan 15: A fishing boat named Sea Hunter, owned by Momin Najima of Gangolli, sank off the coast of Karwar, resulting in a reported loss of approximately Rs 70 lac. The boat, operated by Tandel Yogesh Ramakrishna Harikanta along with seven crew members, departed Malpe Port at 10:30 P
Good Samaritans to get Rs 25,000 for helping accident victims: Nitin Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that good Samaritans who help a person injured in a road accident will get a reward of Rs 25,000, which is five times more than the current reward of Rs 5,000. Speaking during an event on road safety in Nagpur with actor Anupam Kher, G