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Govt proposes to send Waqf (Amendment) Bill to joint parliamentary panel. Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday  proposed sending the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a joint parliamentary committee following intense criticism from opposition parties.The BJP-led NDA government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.Several opposition members expressed concerns about the bill’s potential impact on the federal structure and its perceived encroachment on religious autonomy.While Congress MP KC Venugopal described it as an “attack on the federal system,” AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the bill violates Articles 14, 15, and 25 of the…

How come, Vinesh Phogat, who weighed 49.9kg in the morning, put on 2.7 kg by night? The reasons behind the Indian wrestler’s weight gain have been revealed. Vinesh Phogat was 49.9 kg in the weigh-in on Day 1 (August 6) of her women’s 50kg wrestling bouts at the Paris Olympics 2024. After she won three back-to-back bouts on Tuesday to become the first Indian female wrestler to advance to the Olympic final, Vinesh sensed something and asked for a weight check. She was overweight by more than close to 3kgs. How come a wrestler who weighed 49.9kg in the morning…

Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen bank and nobel prize winner, is all set to become the head of Bangladesh’s interim government. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate economist, arrived in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon, to be sworn in as the new interim prime minister of Bangladesh. As the country reels in the aftermath of an unprecedented student-led movement, which led to the resignation of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the military, opposition and student leaders reached a consensus when it came to asking the 84-year-old known as the ‘banker of the poor’ to lead the first attempt at a new government.…

Moana 2 teaser: A new promotional teaser for the eagerly awaited Disney film, Moana 2, has been released. The creators have hinted at the thrilling reunion of the film’s central characters, Moana and Maui. Moana 2 teaser This teaser was unveiled by lead actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on his social media platform. It was accompanied by a caption stating, “Can I get a chee hoo, November 27th. MOANA 2 (sic).” Following the teaser’s release, enthusiastic fans inundated the comment section with favorable responses. One user remarked, “Can’t wait,” while another expressed, “Love it,” and numerous others contributed heart emojis.…

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee death: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was the former Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was also a prominent member of the Communist Party. He has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by his family on Thursday. He died at his home in Ballygunge, Kolkata, at 8:20 AM. Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee death: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee family. He is survived by his wife, Mira, and their daughter, Suchetana. The state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Mohammed Salim also verified the news. Official tweet of Mamta Banerjee on buddhadeb Bhattacharjee death. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her…

Vinesh Phogat has declared her retirement following her disqualification from the Olympics. She cited a lack of strength to continue her career. The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams just before her gold medal match in the 50kg category on Wednesday. She shared her decision through social media. Official statement of Vinesh phogat In a heartfelt message to her mother, Premlata, Vinesh expressed, “Ma, wrestling has triumphed, while I have failed. I ask for your forgiveness; your aspirations and my resolve have both been shattered. I no longer possess the strength to carry on.…

Samsung is a prominent player in India’s consumer electronics sector. Company has unveiled plans to introduce an AI-driven washing machine designed specifically for the Indian market. This innovative appliance seeks to transform the laundry experience. It is enhancing both convenience and efficiency through the integration of cutting-edge technology into daily tasks. This initiative is in line with Samsung’s commitment to improving convenience and empowering consumers to “do less and live more.” AI washing machine Samsung Samsung has a distinguished legacy of innovation in the realm of washing machines. Samsung commenced in 1974 with the launch of its inaugural model. The company made…

IOA chief PT Usha issued a statement following the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat ahead of her Olympic gold medal bout on Wednesday. The Indian Olympic contingent faced a significant setback when Vinesh Phogat, the esteemed wrestler who delivered remarkable performances on Tuesday to secure a place in the gold medal bout in the 50kg category, was disqualified for being overweight when the weigh-ins were made on Wednesday. Vinesh had made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category on Tuesday night. Previously assured of at least a silver medal, she will now…

The Indian-origin man joined Sam Altman’s OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, a month ago.An Indian-origin man, who recently joined Sam Altman’s OpenAI, took to X to share his note on how he felt working at the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. The employee, who is into product marketing, was in awe of the company’s work culture and praised the hard work of his colleagues.”Really excited to be working with a stellar group of people at one of the most important companies today. An honor and a privilege. One month in and the pace is manic. Never seen a team grind this hard,”…

Reacting to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh, Uddhav Thackeray raised apprehensions that a similar situation could develop in India. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop atrocities against Hindus in violence-ravaged Bangladesh. In a press conference, Thackeray said the prime minister could stop the war in Ukraine, he could certainly do so in India’s neighbouring country.”If Prime Minister Modi could stop the war in Ukraine, he should also take similar steps in Bangladesh and save the Hindus there,” he said.”If he can stop the war between Ukraine and Russia, then…