Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the 2013 Waqf law for favoring extremists and land mafias rather than aiding ordinary Muslims, claiming it fostered disputes and fear. He praised the newly introduced Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, highlighting its focus on social justice and inclusion, alongside recent government reforms aimed at economic growth and stability.
The NBDSA censured News18 India and anchor Rubika Liyaquat for unfairly attributing guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor scam case, which is still under investigation, and for biased conduct in a debate defending PM Modi. The channel was ordered to delete the violating parts of the March 28, 2024, broadcast within seven days for breaching neutrality and court reporting guidelines.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of derogatory tweets and a YouTube video by BJP leader Sanju Verma against Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed. Justice Vikas Mahajan criticized Verma’s comments as defamatory and emphasized the importance of reputation, urging responsible speech in public discourse, especially for political figures.
