Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, accusing the BJP of divisive politics. He hinted at potential shifts in political alliances, particularly involving Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. The Bill aims to improve Waqf boards' administration, with the Telugu Desam Party supporting it.

Muslim leaders and organizations object to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, asserting it threatens the autonomy of Waqf properties dedicated for religious and charitable purposes. They claim the Bill aims to seize such lands and hampers Muslim religious liberties, labeling it as deceptive and unconstitutional.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant accuses the BJP-led NDA of introducing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to gain an advantage in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Sawant criticizes the lack of thorough discussions in the JPC and accuses the BJP of lacking justice in their actions.

The Hollywood star dated some of the world's most famous women, seducing the likes of Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie and Daryl Hannah, marrying just once to Joanne Whalley.

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Sussex is said to be lining up her most famous friends to 'plaster social media' with her products as part of a 'good vibes' launch in the coming hours.

The couple, believed to have been in their 50s, were found late on Monday after police forced their way into a rented property in Roseneath, Wellington

Lucia Gorman, best known as the face of the 'bored club girl' meme, was enjoying a night out at the Milk Club in Edinburgh in 2018 when the viral moment unfolded.

On 18 March 2025, a law was adopted in Hungary restricting the freedom of assembly, by connecting it to a previous controversial law from 2021, which prohibited the public portrayal to children of 'divergence from self-identity corresponding to sex at birth, sex change or homosexuality'. Consequently, events such as Pride marches have been prohibited in the country. On 2 April 2025, Parliament will hold a debate on recent legislative changes introduced in Hungary, including this one, and their impact on fundamental rights. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The 70-year-old man arrested in Grindavík yesterday on charges of threatening rescue workers with a firearm denies any wrongdoing and is now considering legal action.

[New Times] FDLR is a UN and US-blacklisted terrorist organization founded by military and paramilitary extremists linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

[allAfrica] Justice Demanded for 16 Nigerian Travellers Killed by Vigilantes

[allAfrica] Women and girls will suffer devastating consequences from the USAID funding freeze

The country’s leading business and entrepreneurship tabloid National Product Magazine (NPM) has announced voting for nominated companies for 2025’s Mid-Year awards and 115 editions. The voting for nominees is effective today, April 2, to June 15, 2025. This year’s awards are under the theme, “Connecting Industries, Fueling Exports: Enhancing Malawi’s Forex Reserves through Agriculture, Manufacturing, […] The post National Product Magazine calls for nominees voting in Mid-Year awards, 115 edition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Badra Gunba, 43, was elected Abkhazia’s sixth president in a second-round vote on March 1

According to the report, Russian teams with search-and-rescue dogs inspected debris of a five-story hotel, only one floor of which remained after the earthquake

Dmitry Peskov called preparations for a summit massive, with continued communication between the two leaders being an absolute priority for Russia

The Russian foreign minister said that at the talks with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, Moscow confirmed its gratitude to its Vietnamese friends «for their consistent, balanced, and objective position on the causes of the Ukrainian crisis»

The politician stressed that despite a court ruling that she could not seek election, she was not going to let that stop her from running, and had no plans to choose a replacement

Aleksey Andreev has expressed Russia’s readiness to assist African countries in developing independent technological capabilities Read Full Article at RT.com

There has been no volcanic activity on the fissure at Sundhnúkagígar since midday yesterday. However, embers continue to smolder in the newly formed lava, and the area remains unstable and hazardous, according to a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

Docville has dropped the documentary showing Russian soldiers’ perspectives after Ukrainian Embassy objections Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian drone strike damaged apartment blocks in Taganrog, injuring two people, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

The BJP spokesperson said the India-Russia relationship was time-tested and labeled the two nations as “all-weather friends” Read Full Article at RT.com

The German Army has officially activated its 45th Armored Brigade, now permanently stationed in Lithuania Read Full Article at RT.com

Aminata Toure says Senegal has reviewed deals with the EU and France as part of a push for sovereignty Read Full Article at RT.com

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 2nd

Alla Bakina emphasized that efforts to onboard new participants will continue

Last year, RUSADA reported identifying 102 potential violations by Russian athletes involving performance enhancing drugs

In addition, the court ordered that the EU Council must pay the plaintiffs' legal costs

According to the regional head, six unmanned aerial vehicles were deployed at the Valuysky District and a civilian was injured as a result of a drone attack on a moving vehicle

The Malawian government, through the Ministry of Mining under Ken Zikhale, has entered into a secretive and highly questionable Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Lotus Resources Limited for the reopening of Kayelekera Mine. This clandestine maneuver raises fundamental questions about transparency, accountability, and the government’s commitment to safeguarding the national interest. What exactly are they […] The post What Is Ken Zikhale Hiding? The Dark Secrets Behind the Govt’s Kayelekera Deal with Lotus Resources appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Food insecurity is worsening in several regions of Somalia, with 18 areas experiencing an increase in the number of people facing a food crisis, according to a report released on Monday.