National Herald case: ED should be disbanded, says Akhilesh
https://thefederal.com/category/news/national-herald-case-ed-should-be-disbanded-akhilesh-yadav-182087
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National Herald case: ED should be disbanded, says Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav said that when the Congress was in power, it had set up the ED despite opposition from some parties, and now, it is in trouble because of this agency
ED grills Robert Vadra for 5 hours for second day in a row
https://thefederal.com/category/news/ed-grills-robert-vadra-for-5-hours-called-again-182092
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ED grills Robert Vadra for 5 hours for second day in a row
Vadra, a businessman, termed ED action a "political vendetta", claimed people of the country "do not trust probe agencies"; he has been called again on Thursday
Uddhav: Have not abandoned Hindutva, but BJP's 'mouldering' version unacceptable
https://thefederal.com/category/states/west/maharashtra/uddhav-thackarey-have-not-abandoned-hindutva-182093
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Uddhav: Have not abandoned Hindutva, but BJP's 'mouldering' version unacceptable
Without the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP would not have reached a stage where it could build a Ram temple in Ayodhya, said Thackeray
Karnataka Governor sends Bill on 4 pc quota to Muslims to President
https://thefederal.com/category/states/south/karnataka/4-pc-quota-muslims-bill-karnataka-governor-president-182096
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Karnataka Governor sends Bill on 4 pc quota to Muslims to President
The Bill was passed by both houses of Karnataka Legislature in March amid protests by the opposition BJP
Waqf Act hearing: On day 1, Supreme Court raises 3 critical questions
https://thefederal.com/category/videos/supreme-court-waqf-amendment-act-challenge-cji-khanna-182106
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Waqf Act hearing: On day 1, Supreme Court raises 3 critical questions
SC talks about law's stand on Waqf-by-user properties, govt claims on Waqf properties during collector's inquiry, and presence of non-Muslims on Waqf boards
CJI on Waqf hearing: When we sit on Bench, we lose our religion
https://thefederal.com/category/news/cji-waqf-hearing-when-we-sit-on-bench-we-lose-our-religion-182111
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CJI on Waqf hearing: When we sit on Bench, we lose our religion
SC questioned the provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act that allow for the nomination of non-Muslim members to the Central Waqf Council and state waqf boards
Deadly narcotic tablets overtake ganja as choice drug of TN youth
https://thefederal.com/category/states/south/tamil-nadu/tn-youth-drugs-narcotic-tablets-ganja-182065
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Deadly narcotic tablets overtake ganja as choice drug of TN youth
Data from TN police reveals a dramatic rise in tablet seizures, jumping from 62,750 in 2022 to 141,760 in 2024, with 24,215 seized in just Jan-Feb 2025
Capital Beat: Could Sonia, Rahul face arrest in ED's National Herald case?
https://thefederal.com/category/videos/ed-chargesheet-sonia-rahul-national-herald-182108
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Capital Beat: Could Sonia, Rahul face arrest in ED's National Herald case?
ED files chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case. Will the allegations stand legal scrutiny?
MI vs SRH preview, IPL 2025: High-scoring contest on the cards
https://thefederal.com/sports/cricket/ipl/mi-vs-srh-preview-ipl-2025-mumbai-182109
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MI vs SRH preview, IPL 2025: High-scoring contest on the cards
https://thefederal.com/sports/cricket/ipl/mi-vs-srh-preview-ipl-2025-mumbai-182110
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MI vs SRH preview, IPL 2025: High-scoring contest on the cards
Coming off a splendid 55-ball 141, SRH's Abhishek Sharma will look to draw confidence from his last outing at the Wankhede Stadium
How Tamil Nadu is banging drum-sticks success from villages to the world
https://thefederal.com/category/the-eighth-column/how-tamil-nadu-is-banging-drum-sticks-success-from-villages-to-the-world-182115
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How Tamil Nadu is banging drum-sticks success from villages to the world
In the quiet lanes of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, P. Ponnarasi, once a naïve homemaker and farmer, is now hailed as the ‘Murungai Arasi of Tamil Nadu’ — the Moringa Queen of Tamil Nadu — for transforming...
Rebel couples can’t claim police shield without real threat: Allahabad HC
https://thefederal.com/category/states/north/uttar-pradesh/couples-marrying-against-parents-wishes-cannot-claim-police-protection-as-right-182132
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Rebel couples can’t claim police shield without real threat: Allahabad HC
Court says it can provide security to a couple in a deserving case but in the absence of any threat perception, such a couple must "learn to support each other"
MP: 770 farmers booked in 4 days for burning stubble, fined Rs 16.7 lakh
https://thefederal.com/category/states/north/madhya-pradesh/mp-770-farmers-booked-in-4-days-for-burning-stubble-fined-rs-167-lakh-182134
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MP: 770 farmers booked in 4 days for burning stubble, fined Rs 16.7 lakh
Collector issues prohibitory order under Sec 163 of BNSS 2023 to prevent incidents of stubble burning; farmer organisations object to heavy fines
Telangana govt forms tech panel to look for workers buried in SLBC tunnel
https://thefederal.com/category/states/south/telangana/telangana-govt-forms-tech-panel-to-look-for-workers-buried-in-slbc-tunnel-182136
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Telangana govt forms tech panel to look for workers buried in SLBC tunnel
Committee comprising officials from NDRF, NGRI, GSI, NCS, and state govt to look for missing workers who likely remain buried in critical zone of last 50 metres
JD Vance, Usha on 4-day India visit from Apr 21; trade deal likely on agenda
https://thefederal.com/category/news/jd-vance-usha-on-4-day-india-visit-from-apr-21-trade-deal-likely-on-agenda-182142
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JD Vance, Usha on 4-day India visit from Apr 21; trade deal likely on agenda
The US and India announced earlier that they would negotiate the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement by the fall of 2025
Indian among 4 students to move US court against possible deportation
https://thefederal.com/category/international/who-is-chinmay-deore-student-who-challenged-possible-deportation-in-court-182144
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Indian among 4 students to move US court against possible deportation
Student immigration status illegally terminated “without sufficient notice and explanation”, allege Chinmay Deore and three others
Xi Jinping in Cambodia after Vietnam, Malaysia visits; talks likely to focus on trade
https://thefederal.com/category/international/xi-jinping-in-cambodia-after-vietnam-malaysia-visits-talks-likely-to-focus-on-trade-182155
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Xi Jinping in Cambodia after Vietnam, Malaysia visits; talks likely to focus on trade
China presents itself as a source of stability and certainty as Southeast Asia scrambles to respond to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump