LIVE India News updates on April 2: Supreme Court censures Telangana CM for remarks on defection, calls it 'mockery' of anti-defection law

The Supreme Court criticized Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for remarks suggesting no by-elections would occur despite BRS MLAs defecting to Congress. 

Home Minister Amit Shah refuted claims that the Waqf Amendment Bill interferes with Muslim religious practices, emphasizing its aim is to improve Waqf property management. 

A Delhi resident, Vishnu Khatik, shot himself after an argument at his brother's in-laws' house in Rajasthan’s Dausa. Family rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead. Police and forensic teams are investigating the incident.

Amit Shah, addressing the Lok Sabha, categorically dismissed claims that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill aims to interfere with Muslim religious institutions.

Karnataka High Court's divisional bench has permitted the probe agency to continue its investigation against Siddaramaiah into alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority.

The Karnataka High Court has suspended bike taxi services, giving the government three months to formulate regulations. Aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber must halt operations, as the court insists on a legal framework before allowing services to continue.
 

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urged the Centre to award Bharat Ratna to Shivakumara Swami for his contributions to society, emphasizing his work in providing food, education, and shelter to people beyond caste and religion.
 

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has requested PM Modi to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing concerns about constitutional protections for minorities and potential harm to the Muslim community. 

Kerala is expected to receive summer rains, providing relief from the extreme heat. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for various districts over the next five days, along with thunderstorm warnings.

With temperatures soaring across North Karnataka, the heatwave conditions have posed severe challenges, especially for outdoor workers and those commuting long distances. The new schedule is expected to provide some relief, though authorities continue to monitor the situation for any further necessary interventions.
 

The Special Court for Economic Offenses on Wednesday remanded Sahil Jain, the third accused in the high-profile Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case, to 14 days of judicial custody.

Student protests erupted at Hyderabad Central University over the felling of forest land, leading to a lathicharge by police. The land dispute, involving 400 acres, has sparked a political clash, with BRS accusing Congress of disregarding environmental concerns and academic sanctity.

The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, sparked intense debate in Lok Sabha. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended it as a reform for transparency, while opposition leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi and Akhilesh Yadav, criticized it as divisive and unconstitutional.
 

Two women Naxals, each carrying a reward of Rs 14 Lakh, were killed in an encounter with Hawk force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district. Weapons and other belongings were recovered from their possession, as the state continues its anti-Naxal campaign.

A Delhi court has rejected activist Medha Patkar’s appeal against her conviction in the defamation case filed by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. The court has directed Patkar to appear on April 8, when it will pronounce her sentence.

A Navi Mumbai banker cut short his vacation after being summoned as a witness in the defamation case against comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra, facing police scrutiny and political outrage, has criticized the suppression of artistic freedom.
 

A Mohali court sentenced evangelical pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018. The verdict sparked religious and political debates, with Singh’s influence extending into Punjab’s electoral landscape. The court rejected his plea for leniency.
 

A viral video shows a man attempting to board a moving train while holding his dog, resulting in the dog falling onto the tracks. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation online, with viewers expressing concern for the dog's safety and anger at the man's irresponsible actions.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, taken up in Lok Sabha, bars government land from being deemed waqf property, mandates Collector-led inquiries for disputed land, and aims to streamline waqf governance, preventing wrongful land claims and encroachments.
 

Punjab Kings secured a dominant 8-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, prompting a cheeky social media post targeting LSG skipper Rishabh Pant.

The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust in Prabhadevi has recorded an annual revenue of Rs 133 crore for 2024-25, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. Earnings come from donations, puja rituals, prasad sales, and gold-silver offerings, with funds directed toward welfare activities.

Rescuers pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar’s devastating earthquake as international calls for aid and a ceasefire grew amid ongoing junta attacks.

Muslim women in Bhopal support the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, set to be presented in Parliament. The bill aims to improve the management of Waqf properties and benefit marginalized Muslims, though it faces opposition from some groups.

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military presence, including aircraft and vessels, near its territory. The US reiterates its opposition to unilateral changes to the Taiwan Strait status quo, urging peaceful resolution.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been tabled in the Lok Sabha. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issued whips to ensure their MPs' presence for the vote, signaling the importance of the legislation.
 

Hopping on to the Ghibli-style trend that has taken social media by storm, the Israel Embassy in India has shared AI images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.
 

BA Balu, a temple attendant at Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam Temple, resigned following caste discrimination allegations. He cited personal reasons, but his resignation follows controversy surrounding his initial appointment and subsequent transfer.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced in Lok Sabha, serves national interest. He criticized opposition as politically motivated, while NDA leaders emphasized transparency and broad community support, except from large landlords.
 

Investigations into the custodial death of Gokul, a tribal boy found hanging in Kalpetta police station, have revealed he was a minor. 

Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh opened up on pulling various shots in his arsenal during his sensational innings in the IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.

Mumbai Police has issued a third notice to comedian Kunal Kamra, asking him to appear for questioning over his controversial remarks about Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra faces multiple FIRs and threats.

Delhi High Court has ordered Wikimedia Foundation to remove defamatory content about ANI from its Wikipedia page. The case involves claims that ANI is used as a "propaganda tool" for the government.
 

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal praised the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it will benefit poor and backward Muslims. The bill seeks to address issues in managing Waqf properties, with both support and opposition in Parliament.
 

The firecracker godown explosion in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has killed 21 workers, mostly from Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have completed victim identification and are sending bodies back. Compensation announced by both states.
 

LSG spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi was fined 25% of his match fees and handed a demerit point for his 'letter-writing' celebration after dismissing PBKS batter Priyansh Arya.

A high-profile stock market scam has been exposed in Kerala, where fraudsters, including Taiwanese nationals, duped a doctor couple from Cherthala of Rs 7.65 crore. The accused, arrested by a special investigation team, used advanced software and VPNs to intercept OTPs and execute fraudulent transactions. 
 

USAID allegedly funded three Bengaluru-based firms linked to George Soros, now under ED probe for FEMA violations.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel as an accused in the Mahadev Betting App case. 
 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Wayanad districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds on Wednesday (April 2).

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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has criticized the Karnataka government for increasing the sales tax on diesel, leading to a Rs 2 per liter price hike. Calling the Congress-led state government a "Price Hike Demon," he accused it of imposing repeated financial burdens on the people.

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