Passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill marks a watershed moment, says PM Modi

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, APRIL 04 (STC): Amid continued hue and cry over the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called it a “watershed moment” that would help the marginalised, who have been “denied both voice and opportunity.”Taking to his X handle, the PM Modi…

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Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar passes away in Mumbai

STC NEWS DESKMUMBAI, APRIL 04 (STC): Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar died at 87 in Mumbai hospital. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where he died at 3:30 am on Friday due to heart-related complications. The secondary cause of death is decompensated liver cirrhosis, as per the medical certificate…

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CM Omar Abdullah expresses displeasure over transfers of 48 JKAS officers ordered by LG Sinha

Convenes emergency meeting to discuss the transfer issue, Statehood, and Waqf Bill STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 04 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called an emergency meeting of legislators to register strong opposition against the recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha—an administrative move the elected government views…

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J&K Govt enhances social pensions in line with Budget Promise

Not just assistance—our commitment to an inclusive and caring welfare state: CM Omar Abdullah STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 03 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the enhancement of pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS).This move marks the fulfillment of a key commitment made by the…

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Waqf bill imposes government control over Waqf properties, says NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq

Elected government be allowed to function without interference. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 03 (STC): The Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Tanvir Sadiq Thursday vehemently condemned the Waqf (Amendment) bill, stating that it directly opposes the interests of Muslims in the country.Addressing the media at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Sadiq emphasized that…

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