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In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign, Babar Azam Trolled For ‘Gold Is Back In Pakistan’ Tweet and other top stories.
Manish Sisodia Gets Bail From SC In Delhi Excise Policy Cases, To Walk Out of Jail After 17 Months
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, who was in custody for 17 months after being arrested in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The top court said the applicant’s right to have a speedy trial was denied. READ MORE
As Govt Refers Waqf (Amendment) Bill to JPC, Cases of Misappropriation of Land from across India in Focus
The government has agreed to send the Waqf (Amendment) Bill to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) but the opposition does not seem placated by this. One voice after another from the INDIA bloc as well as All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s Asaduddin Owaisi stated that the bill was merely a “diversionary tactic” and was “anti-Muslim”. READ MORE
PM Modi Changes X DP to National Flag, Urges Citizens To Make ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign Mass Movement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed the display picture on his microblogging site X to the Tricolour on Friday, six days before the country will celebrate its 77th Independence Day. Promoting the third edition of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, the prime minister urged everyone to change their profile picture to Tiranga and again make “HarGharTiranga a memorable mass movement”. READ MORE
Japan Warns of ‘Megaquake’ In First Such Advisory After Tremor Injures Eight
Japan’s earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming “megaquake” after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south. READ MORE
Babar Azam Trolled For ‘Gold Is Back In Pakistan’ Tweet After Arshad Nadeem’s Historic Win At Paris Olympics 2024
Arshad’s historic win in Paris is being celebrated by Pakistani fans around the globe. Taking note of the special achievement by the 27-year-old athlete, star Pakistani batter and T20I captain Babar Azam also took to X (formerly Twitter) to give his warm wishes to Nadeem. But he made a factual error in his post, and for that, he is now getting trolled on social media. READ MORE
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Sunny Kaushal Steals the Show in Taapsee-Vikrant’s Predictable Thriller
You would think that severing one’s arm and killing one’s brother would provide a man with some perspective. You might also assume that fleeing from the law and witnessing your husband’s descent into murderous rage would prompt a woman to introspect. You’d be mistaken. Redemption rarely comes easily. READ MORE
