Spirit of decision favours democratic India: Kiren Rijiju hails SC's order on Waqf Act

IANS | September 15, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying the spirit of the verdict was in favour of "democratic India" and assured that the Centre would re-examine the provision requiring five years of practising Islam for the creation of Waqf.

SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act in entirety

IANS | September 15, 2025 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in entirety, observing that a statute carries a presumption of constitutionality and can be stayed only in the rarest case.

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

IANS | September 12, 2025 3:17 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 12 (IANS) The holy city of Ayodhya witnessed a very special moment when Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, accompanied by his wife Veena Ramgoolam and a 30-member delegation, offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, here on Friday.

Dharmendra Pradhan visits BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

IANS | September 11, 2025 5:40 PM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, currently on a tour of the United Arab Emirates, paid a visit to the BAPS Hindu temple on Thursday and was pleasantly surprised by its breathtaking beauty.