Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan, while talking to the media, said, “This Act has been brought to occupy the Waqf lands. We are hopeful that we will get relief from the Supreme Court regarding the Waqf Act.”

MLA Amanatullah Khan said, “I have been the chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board. There are 1,977 Waqf properties in Delhi, all of which are notified in the gazette. The areas are also clearly mentioned in the gazette. During my tenure as chairman, we won all the cases. The central government had once issued a notification for 123 properties – all dargahs – which they took under their control, but I did not agree with it, so I challenged it in the High Court and got all those dargahs back. The administrative control is still with the Delhi Waqf Board and the case is also going on.” He said, “The Government of India claimed that the Waqf has illegally occupied 123 government lands, if I had not gone to the High Court in the case, all that land would have gone. We took the matter to the tribunal and also knocked the doors of the High Court, where we got justice.” Meanwhile, after hearing on the petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, Advocate Reena while talking to the media said, “The hearing in this case was going on since 2 pm on Wednesday, which will continue further. The court had prepared a list of lawyers of both the parties, on the basis of which arguments were presented. We have also filed an intervention application in the case. Now the hearing has been scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday).”

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All AAP councillors, led by Delhi Mayor Mahesh Kumar and Leader of the House Mukesh Goyal, reached the office of Municipal Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to meet him, but he had already left the office.

Mahesh Kumar alleged that he was already informed that AAP councillors were coming to meet him, yet they deliberately made an excuse and left. Mayor Mahesh Kumar said that proposals regarding exemption in house tax and regularization of 12 thousand employees have been passed in the corporation, but the Municipal Commissioner is not implementing them yet.

He said that these proposals passed in the interest of the public should be implemented with immediate effect. The Municipal Commissioner has imposed user charges on the people of Delhi without the approval of the House and the knowledge of the Mayor.

He said that Aam Aadmi Party opposes this and demands that this additional charge be withdrawn immediately. The Municipal Commissioner has taken this decision at the behest of BJP, so that Aam Aadmi Party can be defamed.

AAP councillors also waited for the Municipal Commissioner sitting in the office, but when he did not return, the councillors registered their protest by raising slogans and returned from there.

Mahesh Kumar said that the public is already troubled by inflation and tax burden and now their problems have increased further due to user charges.

He reiterated that Aam Aadmi Party will continue to fight for the rights of the people and their movement will continue until the proposals are implemented.

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Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of IMEC Conclave 2025 in the national capital, Mahajan said that this is a project that has been created not for dominance, but for cooperation. For this reason, a large number of countries want to join IMEC. Its objective is not only trade but also infrastructure development along with the welfare of the people.

The IMEC projects launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during India’s G-20 presidency in 2023 are being seen as a strategic move in response to growing global disruptions.

Meenakshi Lekhi, former Minister of State for External Affairs in the Government of India and board member of CIEU, said that in today’s time the whole world needs alternative routes, through which goods can be transported from one corner of the world to another cheaply.

Lekhi further said that the IMEC Initiative was launched by Prime Minister Modi during India’s G-20 presidency in 2023. Its objective is to create an alternative trade route with the participation of all, in which all the countries involved are parties.

Shyam Saran, former Foreign Secretary of India, while talking to IANS said that it should be seen from a historical perspective. For centuries, India has been the center of sea routes, which connected the East and West. Similarly, the ancient caravan route which connected us to Central Asia and China. Today, we are reconnecting these ancient routes through IMEC. You can understand its importance from the fact that it connects us to West Asia, a highly dynamic region of the global economy.

Secretary (Economic Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Dammu Ravi said that we should look at IMEC from a long-term perspective. It will benefit all the participating countries and create jobs, which will reduce tension in the region.

He further said that from India’s point of view, the country will play an important role in IMEC. Indian business will also benefit from this.

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As per tradition, the Law Ministry had sought the recommendation of the name of his successor from the current CJI, in response to which Justice Khanna put forward the name of Justice Gavai.

The term of Justice Sanjiv Khanna is ending on May 13. After him, on the basis of seniority, Justice BR Gavai will take over as the next CJI. Justice Gavai will be the 52nd Chief Justice of the country.

The appointment of Justice Gavai is special in many ways, as he is going to become the second Dalit Chief Justice of the country.

Born on 24th November, 1960 in Amravati, Hon’ble Justice took up the profession of law on 16th March, 1985. In his initial years, he worked with late Bar. Raja S. Bhosale (former Advocate General & High Court Judge) till 1987. Thereafter, he practised independently in Bombay High Court from 1987 to 1990.

After 1990, he practised mainly in Nagpur Bench, Bombay High Court, with special areas of constitutional and administrative law. He was Standing Counsel for Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Amravati Municipal Corporation and Amravati University. Besides, he regularly appeared for various autonomous bodies and corporations like CICOM, DCVL and several Municipal Councils of Vidarbha region.

He was appointed Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor, Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench from August, 1992 to July, 1993. On January 17, 2000, he was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for the Nagpur Bench.

On November 14, 2003, he was appointed as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court and became a permanent judge on November 12, 2005. He presided over a variety of cases in the Mumbai principal bench as well as the Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji benches.

On May 24, 2019, he was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. He will retire on November 23, 2025.

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The advocates of the Muslim side argued that these amendments are violating their fundamental rights granted by the Constitution. In particular, the rights of religious freedom given in Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution have been violated. They said that the amendment interferes in their religious matters.

At the same time, the Solicitor General on behalf of the Central Government and senior advocates on behalf of the supporters of the Act assured the Supreme Court that the amendments made in the Waqf Act are completely constitutional and there is no violation of fundamental rights in them.

During the hearing, the Hon’ble Court in its preliminary observation said that most of the amendments appear to be in line with the Constitution. However, the Court has sought clarity on the definition of ‘user’. Apart from this, the Court has also sought clarification from the Central Government regarding the role of Hindu members in the formation of the Waqf Council.

The Court has asked the Solicitor General and the advocates of the Hindu side to provide special assistance and clarification on both these issues. Now the next hearing of this case will be held on Thursday at 2 pm.

Earlier, senior advocates started presenting their arguments in this important case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal started the debate on behalf of the petitioners, after which Abhishek Manu Singhvi presented his arguments.

Advocate Singhvi told the Court that there are about eight lakh Waqf properties across the country, out of which more than four lakh properties are registered as ‘Waqf by User’. They expressed concern that these properties are under threat after the amendment made in the Waqf Act.

During the hearing, Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna said that when he was in Delhi High Court, he was told that the land was a Waqf property. He said, “Don’t get us wrong, we are not saying that all Waqf by User properties are wrong.”

With this, the debate between the two sides continued on Wednesday and the Supreme Court has again scheduled the hearing on Thursday at 2 pm.

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Addressing the  esteemed gathering of dignitaries, industry stakeholders, and investors, Shri Puri noted that today’s signing ceremony signifies much more than the completion of a procedural formality—it is a powerful testament to India’s unwavering commitment to reducing its import dependence and securing its energy future.

With India currently reliant on imports for 88% of its crude oil and 50% of its natural gas needs, the urgency for domestic exploration and production has never been greater. As the Minister pointed out, “In the next two decades, 25% of the world’s incremental energy demand growth will come from India.”

Reflecting on the past, Shri Puri acknowledged the challenges the Indian upstream sector faced between 2006 and 2016—a “dull decade” marred by policy paralysis and procedural delays, leading to the exit of global energy giants like BP, ENI, and Santos. However, the tide has turned. “We were determined to unlock India’s untapped energy potential, estimated at approximately 42 billion tonnes of oil and oil equivalent of gas,” he said.

To that end, the Government has implemented a series of transformative reforms over the past decade. A key achievement has been the expansion of exploration activity, with the explored area of India’s sedimentary basins increasing from 6% in 2014 to 10% today, with a target of reaching 15%. The Minister reiterated the commitment to increasing exploration acreage to 1 million sq. km by 2030, highlighting the dramatic 99% reduction in “No-Go” areas within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Scientific, data-driven exploration has been a cornerstone of this strategy, backed by a ₹7,500 crore investment into new seismic data acquisition, aerial surveys in remote terrains, and stratigraphic wells. Importantly, geo-scientific data is now available for major basins on both coasts, with the National Data Repository being upgraded to a cloud-based platform to ensure faster, transparent access to seismic, production, and well data.

The Minister proudly noted that 76% of the total area currently under exploration has been brought under active exploration only since 2014. Under OALP Round-IX alone, 28 blocks across eight sedimentary basins have been awarded, covering 1.36 lakh square kilometers—38% of which fall in areas previously designated as “No-Go.” Additionally, two blocks were awarded under the Special DSF Round, with a total of 60 bids received.

“Congratulations to all the awardees. Your success will play a pivotal role in meeting our increasing energy demands as India continues its ascent as one of the world’s largest energy consumers,” Shri Puri said.

Looking ahead, the Minister announced that OALP Round-X has already been launched at the India Energy Week 2025, offering 25 blocks across 13 sedimentary basins—covering the largest-ever acreage of 1.92 lakh square kilometers, with 51% falling in previously restricted zones.

Furthermore, DSF Round-IV is being launched tonight, comprising 55 discoveries across nine contract areas with estimated reserves of 258.59 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent (MMTOE). All blocks have undergone rigorous technical vetting by global experts, and critically, all relevant data is being made freely available to potential investors.

He also shared that under previous DSF Bid Rounds (I, II, and III), a total of 85 Revenue Sharing Contracts covering 175 fields have been awarded.

Highlighting the potential in unconventional hydrocarbon sources, Shri Puri elaborated on India’s Coal Bed Methane (CBM) assets, currently estimated at 2,600 BCM. With 15 active CBM blocks—five already under production—the Government is preparing to launch a Special CBM 2025 Round to offer three new blocks (two in West Bengal and one in Gujarat), further diversifying India’s energy portfolio.

In a major legislative update, the Minister announced that the amended Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (ORDA), will come into effect in April 15, 2025. This “landmark reform” modernizes India’s upstream regulatory framework and aligns it with international best practices.

The Government has also been responsive to industry concerns through the establishment of a Joint Working Group (JWG) comprising private E&P operators, National Oil Companies, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. “The JWG has submitted its report, and we are formally launching it this evening,” Shri Puri announced.

In a move towards inclusive governance and legal clarity, the Minister also launched the draft PNG Rules Public Consultation Portal, encouraging industry and public stakeholders to share feedback. These rules will help shape future Model Revenue Sharing Contracts and streamline sectoral regulations.

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In her address, Prof. Anju Srivastava, Principal of Hindu College, expressed deep gratitude to the College’s distinguished alumnus and former faculty member, Dr. Suresh Rituparna, whose generous contribution and unwavering commitment made the transformation of the seminar hall possible. She further stated that Dr. Rituparna, a celebrated Hindi scholar and litterateur, has been associated with Hindu College for over six decades and has significantly contributed to the global propagation of Hindi literature, having taught in Mauritius, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Japan.

The Chief Guest, Shri Harivansh, applauded Hindu College for its rich legacy in nation-building and commended the renovation of the auditorium. He emphasized that the Shyam Kasturi Auditorium will now serve as a vibrant platform for students to engage in co-curricular and cultural activities such as debates, quizzes, theatrical performances, and more.

A special highlight of the occasion was the unveiling of Dr. Suresh Rituparna’s latest book titled Kal Jab Main Nahi Rahunga, a marvellous poetic work that has also been translated into Urdu, Marathi, and Punjabi. The book, capturing over 50 years of poetic expression and 40 years of visual moments, was formally released by Shri Harivansh during the ceremony.

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The movie is based on a remote coastal village, ruthless criminal Ranatunga terrorizes the locals. A traveling stranger’s chance encounter with his men uncovers the villagers’ suffering. Realizing the deep-rooted corruption, he takes matters into his own hands. Jaat is written and directed by Gopichand Malineni, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory.

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The event was held at the Le Meridian Hotel , New Delhi.

Akaal – The unconquered is an action drama set in the 1840s, Punjab warriors defend themselves against a vengeful army.

Speaking about the movie, Gippy shared, “ Akaal is a movie about stories which are untold and known by very less people. As the name suggests Akaaal means timeless, which can’t be won over. “ The movie is produced by Karan Johar ( Dharma Productions)and will be released on 10th April 2025.

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The movie is based on The life of C Sankaran Nair, a lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress, who also fought for the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The event was graced by the presence of producers – Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Bindra and Director Karan Singh Tyagi.

The new poster featuring lead actors have been released too. Akshay Kumar also shared the poster and wrote, “1650 bullets, 10 minutes, and 1 man who roared against it. Witness the truth behind the horrid genocide that shook India.

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