The law relating to waqf in India has increasingly become a subject of intense legal, political and social debate. Yet one important doctrinal issue continues to receive far less attention than it deserves: the concept of Waqf of Mushaʿ — the dedication of an undivided share in jointly owned property.Under classical Islamic jurisprudence, Muslim jurists…
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new Night Edition versions of the GLE and GLS SUVs in the country. These are two of the brand’s highest-selling luxury SUVs in their standard avatars. However, the limited-series models are part of a global production run and will be available in restricted numbers for the Indian market. Here’s a…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s star player Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly 16 years.The batting stalwart represented New Zealand in 378 international matches across formats, including 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 Internationals. His…
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday threw down the gauntlet to former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, challenging him to a public debate in the state assembly on the performance of the previous BRS govt during its 10-year rule and the Congress regime’s record over the past two-and-a-half years.“Let us discuss. I will apologise…
Silchar: Cachar district administration on Friday carried out a massive eviction drive in the Arkatipur and Dayapur areas of Udharbond, demolishing hundreds of structures allegedly erected illegally along the proposed alignment of the Bharatmala Project road.The operation, which began early in the morning, involved more than 20 bulldozers and was backed by a heavy security…
Uttar Pradesh begins new recruitment drive and inaugurates 325 projects worth Rs 2,131 crore in Saharanpur Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that appointment letters will be distributed to selected candidates recruited through the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission. The programme will take place…
Bengaluru: By way of a conditional interim order, the Karnataka high court Tuesday permitted two functionaries of event management firm, M/s DNA Entertainment Networks, arraigned as accused in the the last year’s Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case, to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 1 to June 10.Justice SR Krishna Kumar passed this order…
Ludhiana: Traffic was disrupted near Bharat Nagar Chowk after a nearly 12-foot stretch of road caved in Friday morning.The cave-in occurred on the stretch towards the bus stand. Local residents alerted area councillor Ruchi Gulati, who informed civic officials.Gulati (ward 73) attributed the collapse to private cable wiring work. “Digging for cables led to water…
Bengaluru: Based on a complaint filed by officials from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), city police have registered a criminal case against US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative (TTI) and six individuals from Bengaluru and other parts of the country, on alleged charges of funding the spread of Naxalism and religious conversion using around…
Pune: An international acrobatic athlete serving with the Indian Army was found hanging from a tree under mysterious circumstances near his residence at Kusmade Colony in Mhaske Vasti on Pune-Alandi road on Wednesday morning.A water pipe was tied around the neck of the deceased, Subedar Siddesh Bhosale (34), police said. “His hands were bound with…
