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.