LIVE India News updates on April 1: TDP, JDU issue three-line whip for MPs ahead of Waqf Amendment Bill debate in Lok Sabha

TDP issues a three-line whip for its MPs for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amid opposition backlash. BJP's Kiren Rijiju defends the bill as beneficial to the Muslim community, while AIMIM decries it as unconstitutional.

The Border Roads Organization (BRO) reopened Zojila Pass in just 32 days, overcoming extreme weather and heavy snowfall. This vital link between Kashmir and Ladakh was cleared in record time, restoring critical connectivity.
 

The Karnataka government has hiked the price of diesel by Rs 2 per litre in the state.

Defence exports from India grew 12.04% to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25, with DPSUs showing a 42.85% rise. India’s export range includes arms, ammunition, and components to 80 countries, highlighting increasing self-reliance.

A ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district has resulted in intense firing between the Indian and Pakistani armies.

India has swiftly mobilized over 630 tonnes of humanitarian aid, sending ships and aircraft to Myanmar following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The relief effort includes food, medical supplies, water, and a fully operational field hospital in Mandalay.
 

UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari supports the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it's crucial for Muslim development and that ordinary Muslims back PM Modi on this. The bill, aimed at improving Waqf property management, faces opposition despite its developmental goals.

Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defend Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' amidst controversy over censorship and communal backlash. The film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, faces criticism for its political and social themes, leading to calls for revisions.

4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Leh, Ladakh, at 5:38 PM (IST) today, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). While tremors were felt across the region, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage.

Amid the ongoing IPL 2025, the RCB star batter Virat Kohli has revealed his future plans.

Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font inquired about the Ashok Chakra in the Indian flag during his visit to India. PM Modi explained its significance, highlighting its representation of strength, courage, peace, and growth. Both leaders also discussed strengthening ties and global issues.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Tuesday reshared images of the first views of Earth's polar regions captured by SpaceX's Dragon capsule, which blasted into space a day ago.

Seventy-two Indian Navy personnel successfully completed a 15-day Classical Hatha Yoga "Train the Trainer" program at Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, enhancing physical and mental resilience. The initiative aligns with India's defence forces' holistic fitness goals.

A 25-year-old German woman was allegedly raped by a cab driver in an isolated area near Mamidipally, Hyderabad on Monday night while en route to the airport.

Tamil Nadu Congress will protest PM Modi's visit, citing disregard for federalism and state rights. The state also defends its language policy against the NEP's triple language formula.

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a BJP leader's plea seeking a stay on the film Empuraan, refusing both interim relief and an early hearing. The court criticized the petition, stating that there was no immediate need for intervention.

Amid the controversy over his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Kunal Kamra listed the tactics used to silence artists who dare to speak truth to power.

Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' faced controversies leading to 24 cuts, including removal of Suresh Gopi's name and violence against women. Despite this, the film achieved massive box office success, becoming the second highest-grossing Malayalam film.

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A Chinese-backed firm has come under the lens as probe has been launched into skyscraper collapse in Bangkok in the aftermath of devastating earthquake. The samples from site reportedly failed tests.

As many as 13 people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out and triggered an explosion at a firecracker godown in the Deesa area of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday.

A man has accused his wife of attacking his private parts with a sharp weapon while he was asleep in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad.

The Supreme Court has rejected the request to release Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport, citing ongoing investigations into the latent probe against him.

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and further investigation against Delhi Law and Justice Minister and BJP leader Kapil Mishra over his alleged role in the 2020 riots in the northeastern part of the city.

Virender Sehwag humorously criticized Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for leading the IPL 2025 points table, questioning how long they'll stay there.

A nursing officer, working at AIIMS Jodhpur in Rajasthan, died allegedly by suicide while she was on a video call with her boyfriend.

Details awaited.

Sydney Sixers announced Virat Kohli's signing for the next two seasons of the Big Bash League, leaving fans curious and intrigued.

Suresh Gopi dismisses the Empuraan controversy as a business tactic to generate profit. He also defends his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, amidst opposition criticism, stating his commitment to policies benefiting the nation.

ED has filed a counter affidavit in the Madras High Court, opposing the Tamil Nadu government's plea in the alleged liquor scam case and seeking its dismissal

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, challenging the Gujarat government’s Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project.

Self-styled controversial preacher Bajinder Singh was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment in a sexual assault and rape case from 2018.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a "garbage cess" under which the residents of Bengaluru will have to pay a solid waste management user fee effective from April 1.

The Madhya Pradesh government has enforced a total liquor ban in 19 religious cities and select gram panchayats, including Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and Maihar.

A 24-year-old woman from Nagpur got her husband, arrested after she hacked into his WhatsApp and found out he blackmailed and allegedly sexually abused several women, including a 19-year-old.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, called out several nations for their hefty tariffs on American goods, demanding that it's "time for reciprocity" in trade practices.

A major drug case in Kerala has stalled after the accused, Malian nationals arrested with crores worth of hashish oil, secured bail and fled the country due to a police lapse in filing the charge sheet on time.

Experts stated that the Trump tariff announcement on April 2 is the major event now. However, the markets have discounted the impact, but the reality will seem worse initially and then improve as concessions and exclusions are announced.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has urged political parties and lawmakers to take an impartial and constructive stance on land issues, including the Munambam dispute in Kerala.

A Malayali man from Kozhikode, Kerala, has been held captive by an online scam gang in Cambodia for nearly six months. His family claims that the gang is demanding Rs 15 lakh for his release.