Clerics welcome SC ruling on Waqf Act, hope for final verdict in ‘favour of Muslims’

Clerics welcome SC ruling on Waqf Act, hope for final verdict in ‘favour of Muslims’

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) As the Supreme Court put a stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, a couple of Muslim clerics on Monday expressed satisfaction with the interim relief, stating that their efforts would continue until the final verdict comes in “favour of the Muslims.” The apex court in its interim…

Israel Escalates Gaza City Offensive as U.S. Secretary Rubio Arrives for Crisis Talks; Arab States Convene Emergency Summit

Jerusalem, 15 September (H.S.): As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio touched down in Israel on Sunday, Israeli forces intensified bombings across Gaza City, destroying at least 30 residential buildings and displacing thousands, according to Palestinian officials.Israel has declared its intention to capture Gaza City, the last major stronghold of Hamas, where an estimated one…

PM Modi to inaugurate Purnea airport; first flight will go to Ahmedabad

PM Modi to inaugurate Purnea airport; first flight will go to Ahmedabad

Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Purnea Airport on Monday, along with launching and laying the foundation stone of development projects worth nearly Rs 36,000 crore across Bihar. The first commercial flight will take off from Purnea to Ahmedabad and then to Kolkata later in the day. Booking…

US Vows Visa Upgrades, Expresses Regret After Mass Detention of Korean Workers in Georgia

US Vows Visa Upgrades, Expresses Regret After Mass Detention of Korean Workers in Georgia

Seoul, 15 September (H.S.): The United States has formally expressed “deep regret” over the mass detention of hundreds of South Korean workers during an immigration raid in Georgia this month, with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau pledging institutional reforms to prevent recurrence and promising enhanced visa measures for Korean professional. Landau made these unprecedented…

Nepal Announces Immediate Relief for Families of 72 Killed in Protests

Nepal Announces Immediate Relief for Families of 72 Killed in Protests

Kathmandu, September 15 (HS): Newly appointed Home and Law Minister Om Prakash Aryal on Monday assumed charge at Singha Durbar shortly after being sworn in at Sheetal Niwas. Soon after taking office, Aryal announced immediate relief measures for the families of 72 people killed during the September 8–9 “Gen-Z” protests. He declared that each bereaved…

PCB Demands Removal of Match Referee Pycroft from Asia Cup

PCB Demands Removal of Match Referee Pycroft from Asia Cup

New Delhi, Sept 15 (HS): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, a day after their Group A clash with India in Dubai. Following the high-voltage encounter, the PCB lodged an official protest before the referee, citing that under the leadership of…

Three New Ministers Sworn into Sushila Karki’s Interim Government

Three New Ministers Sworn into Sushila Karki’s Interim Government

Kathmandu, September 15 (HS): Three newly appointed ministers in the interim government of Prime Minister Sushila Karki took oath of office and secrecy on Monday at a special ceremony held at Sheetal Niwas. The oath was administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel. On Sunday evening, interim Prime Minister Karki had announced the appointment of the…

Sensex, Nifty End Lower After Volatile Trade; Investors Gain ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Despite Weakness

Sensex, Nifty End Lower After Volatile Trade; Investors Gain ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Despite Weakness

New Delhi, September 15 (HS): After a week of sustained gains, Indian equity benchmarks closed lower on Monday, snapping the recent rally. The market remained range-bound and volatile throughout the day, with buying and selling pressure keeping indices on a roller-coaster ride. At the close, the Sensex slipped 0.15 percent while the Nifty dropped 0.18…