Today, On 30th April, The Modi government has approved a caste-based census as part of the national population count. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Data will be collected in a transparent & structured manner” during the once-in-a-decade exercise.
The US Supreme Court has denied Tahawwur Rana’s plea to halt his extradition to India, paving the way for his return to face charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Indian officials view this extradition as a diplomatic triumph for Prime Minister Modi’s government, emphasizing accountability for terrorism-related crimes.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the party will challenge the Waqf Amendment Bill’s “constitutionality” in the Supreme Court. He raised concerns over its impact on minority rights and legal fairness. The bill was passed in Parliament during the early hours of Friday. Congress is preparing for a legal battle to contest its validity.
Amit Shah defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating it is not anti-religious and criticized opposition parties for spreading misinformation. He clarified the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf Board is administrative only and aims to enhance transparency and prevent mismanagement of Waqf properties, dismissing fears among minorities as baseless.
The Supreme Court of India addressed petitions against the Telangana Speaker for delaying disqualification requests of defected BRS MLAs. Justice Gavai emphasized the court’s duty to oversee constitutional adherence, questioning the Speaker’s inaction. The court is set to continue hearings after hearing arguments concerning the Speaker’s timeline for decisions.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh urged the government to enact a law for reservation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in private educational institutions, in line with the Parliamentary Standing Committee’s recommendations and Article 15(5) of the Constitution, which allows such provisions.
