India, Thailand to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, as PM Modi, Thai PM Shinawatra hold talks

Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) India and Thailand agreed to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership and also discussed establishing a 'Strategic Dialogue' between their security agencies, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok today.

PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus at BIMSTEC dinner

Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had his first face-to-face meeting with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus during the official dinner hosted by Thailand for the BIMSTEC leaders this evening.

Rajya Sabha takes up the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) After getting approval from the Lok Sabha, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday moved The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha, to get its approval.

Waqf Bill-2025 to bring transparency, ensure proper management of Waqf property: Nadda

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday said the basic objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 is to bring about reforms and ensure proper management of Waqf property.

Omar writes to Shah over "illegal" JKAS transfers, seeks reversal of order

Srinagar, Apr 3 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing strong objections over the recent transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, calling the move "illegal," top sources confirmed.

Carefully examining implications of 27 pc Reciprocal Tariffs announced by US President: Govt

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) In a guarded response to the 27 per cent “Reciprocal Tariffs” announced by the US President Donald Trump, the Government on Thursday said it was examining the implications of the various measures/announcements made by Trump earlier today.

Rahul Gandhi slams Govt over China, US tariffs

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday made a blistering attack on Government’s foreign policy particularly on Chinese occupation of Indian territories and slapping of 26 percent tariff on Indian goods by US President Trump.

Waqf Board turns land mafia, but 'mafia' won't be tolerated in UP: Yogi

Prayagraj, Apr 3 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that during the preparations for Maha Kumbh, the Waqf Board had claimed that the land for Kumbh belonged to them and it had turned into a mafia-like board.

KKR crush SRH by 80 runs at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, Apr 3 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a thumping 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

HC imposes cost of Rs 25,000 on Anil Ambani for seeking urgent hearing

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) Bombay High Court imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on industrialist Anil Ambani for seeking an urgent hearing of his petition challenging the notice issued by the Income Tax Department in April 2022, a lawyer said here on Thursday.