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New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5 pm: NATION PAR16 LS-LD WAQF BILL

Contentious Waqf Bill tabled in LS; Rijiju says it deals with properties, not religion New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, which seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management.

DEL16 JK-CEASEFIRE-LD VIOLATION

Pakistan Army violates ceasefire after mine blast along LoC in J-K’s Poonch Jammu: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing after a mine exploded along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.

CAL10 WB-JU-VC-INTERVIEW

I was axed for holding JU convocation, campus unrest provided an excuse: Ex-VC Bhaskar Gupta Kolkata: Barely days after he was “unceremoniously” removed from the post of Jadavpur University’s interim vice-chancellor, Prof Bhaskar Gupta alleged that the decision of West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose “lacked both moral and legal standing”. By Sougata Mukhopadhyay

CAL3 MN-TALKS-KUKI GROUPS

Kuki groups set up three pre-conditions ahead of April 5 talks in Delhi Imphal: Ahead of the April 5 talks between Kuki Zo and Meitei groups called by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi, the Kuki leadership based in Manipur's Kangpokpi district has set up three pre-conditions including no cross movement between Meitei and Kukis in the areas where the other community is in majority.

CAL6 AN-AMERICAN-ARREST

US national arrested for entering prohibited tribal reserve area in Andaman: Police Port Blair: A US national has been arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Andaman and Nicobar Police for allegedly entering a prohibited tribal reserve area, near Tarmugli Island in South Andaman, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

BUSINESS DEL20 BIZ-RBI-DEPUTY GOVERNOR

Govt appoints NCAER Director General Poonam Gupta as RBI Deputy Governor New Delhi: The government has approved the appointment of NCAER Director General Poonam Gupta as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years, according to sources.

LEGAL LGD12 SC-BRIDGE COLLAPSE-LD BIHAR

Bihar bridge collapse incidents: SC says officers suspended, brought back after furore settled New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Bihar government observing its officials were suspended after incidents of bridge collapse but brought back after the furore died down.

LGD11 DL-COURT-PATKAR

Court junks Medha Patkar'??s plea against conviction in Delhi LG's defamation case New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar's plea against her conviction in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena 23 years ago, when he headed an NGO in Gujarat.

LGD16 SC-TELANGANA-DISQUALIFICATION

SC grills Telangana assembly speaker for delay in issuing notice on disqualification pleas New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Telangana assembly speaker why he took about 10 months to issue notices on the petitions for the disqualification of BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress.

LGD15 DL-HC-AIFF-PRABHAKARAN

Delhi HC stays Anilkumar Prabhakaran's appointment as AIFF secretary general New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the appointment of Anilkumar Prabhakaran as the secretary general of All India Football Federation on a plea alleging his selection was in violation of the National Sports Code.

FOREIGN FGN67 PM-THAILAND

PM Modi to visit Thailand; meet PM Shinawatra, attend BIMSTEC Summit Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here on Thursday on a two-day visit, during which he will hold talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. By Sagar Kulkarni

FGN64 NEPAL-INDIA-PROJECTS

India, Nepal ink 10 MoUs worth NRs 625 million for community development projects Kathmandu: India and Nepal have signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for high-impact community development projects in the Himalayan nation to be funded by Indian assistance amounting to NRs 625 million, according to an official release.

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