News Flash - 2025-04-03

BJP MP Radha Mohan Das called the Waqf Bill revolutionary in the Rajya Sabha.

3:10 PM    BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain assured that no one’s land will be taken due to the Waqf Amendment Bill.

2:48 PM    Union Minister Anurag Thakur countered Rahul Gandhi’s claims, saying some people are making false accusations in collaboration with China.

2:36 PM    BJP MP Radha Mohan Das called the Waqf Bill revolutionary in the Rajya Sabha.

2:35 PM    Rajya Sabha: BJP MP Radha Mohan Das stated that the Waqf Bill will benefit poor Muslims.

2:31 PM    Rajya Sabha: MP Naseer Hussain claimed that the government is targeting Muslim-owned land through the Waqf Bill.

2:31 PM    Rajya Sabha: MP Naseer Hussain accused the government of provoking communal tensions during the discussion on the Waqf Bill.

2:28 PM    MP Naseer Hussain asked whether a separate ministry would be established for practicing Muslims.

2:18 PM    Rajya Sabha: Amit Shah stated that land ownership should determine the level of authority under the Waqf Bill.

2:14 PM    UP CM Yogi Adityanath stated that land mafias have already left Uttar Pradesh.

2:09 PM    UP CM Yogi questioned if the Waqf Board has turned into a land mafia board.

2:09 PM    UP CM Yogi questioned if the Waqf Board has turned into a land mafia board.

2:07 PM    UP: CM Yogi alleged that Waqf had encroached on the land of Nishadraj.

2:06 PM    UP: CM Yogi claimed that the Waqf Board had declared Kumbh Mela land as its own.

1:55 PM    Rajya Sabha: Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that disputed Waqf properties will be handled at the state level.

1:54 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju assured that there would be no interference with registered Waqf properties.

1:43 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju emphasized that the Waqf Board is meant for monitoring Waqf properties.

1:36 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju announced that Waqf properties will now be fully tracked.

1:27 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju clarified that non-Muslims will not interfere in Waqf matters.

1:24 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju revealed that India has 8.72 lakh Waqf properties.

1:18 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju said the Waqf Bill has seen the most extensive discussions in parliamentary history.

1:16 PM    Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju mentioned that 284 delegations were consulted regarding the Waqf Bill.

1:11 PM    JPC gathered suggestions from all stakeholders before finalizing the Waqf Bill, Kiren Rijiju informed Rajya Sabha.

1:09 PM    Kiren Rijiju stated that a thorough discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill took place in JPC.

1:02 PM    Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha.

1:01 PM    Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi demanded the return of Indian land occupied by China.

1:00 PM    Rahul Gandhi warned that U.S. tariffs on India will impact the economy.

12:57 PM    Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi questioned why China continues to occupy Indian land.

12:54 PM    UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that Prayagraj is globally recognized.

12:54 PM    UP CM Yogi stated that the Ganges has immense blessings on Prayagraj.

12:53 PM    UP CM Yogi remarked that Prayagraj needs no introduction.

12:42 PM    Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announced on X that he will challenge the Waqf Bill in the Supreme Court.

12:38 PM    CM Stalin accused the BJP of passing the Waqf Bill late at night while ignoring the opposition.

12:18 PM    J&K CM Abdullah called an emergency meeting with NC MLAs over JKAS officers' transfers.

12:11 PM    Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thennarasu will meet PM Modi regarding state fund allocation, Udhayanidhi Stalin stated.

11:37 AM    JDU leader Ghulam Rasool Balyawi said they will challenge the Waqf Bill in the Supreme Court.

11:36 AM    JDU leader Ghulam Rasool Balyawi confirmed a legal battle against the Waqf Bill.

10:47 AM    Sonia Gandhi called the Waqf Bill an attack on the Constitution.

9:26 AM    The Indian rupee fell by 26 paise to 85.78 against the U.S. dollar in early trading.

9:05 AM    Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will present the Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha at 1 PM today.

8:11 AM    The Indian government responded to Trump’s 26% tariff decision, stating it is under analysis and not a shock.

8:15 PM    Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah may meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi today.

7:18 AM    An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed in Gujarat, killing one pilot.

6:35 AM    PM Narendra Modi departed for Bangkok to attend the BIMSTEC summit.

5:32 AM    PM Modi is set to leave for Thailand today to participate in the BIMSTEC Summit.