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Today in History (April 3rd<\/sup>,1680)<\/h1>\n

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom, passed away at Raigarh fort.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LS passes Waqf Bill after a long debate<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Lok-Sabha-passes-Waqf-Bill\"<\/p>\n

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  • Lok Sabha Debate<\/strong>: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed after a marathon debate that extended past midnight.<\/li>\n
  • Opposition’s Reaction<\/strong>: Several amendments proposed by the Opposition were rejected; AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi symbolically tore a copy of the Bill.<\/li>\n
  • Assurances<\/strong>: Amit Shah assured the Muslim community that the Bill does not interfere with religious practices.<\/li>\n
  • Accusations<\/strong>: Shah accused the Opposition of fear-mongering for vote bank politics.<\/li>\n
  • Bill’s Focus<\/strong>: Rijiju emphasized that the Bill is about property management, not religion.<\/li>\n
  • Amendments<\/strong>: The new law specifies that only practicing Muslims for over five years can donate to Waqf.<\/li>\n
  • Administrative Changes<\/strong>: Non-Muslims included in Waqf Boards for administrative purposes.<\/li>\n
  • Historical Context<\/strong>: Shah referenced past controversies like CAA and Article 370 to counter Opposition claims.<\/li>\n
  • Government’s Stance<\/strong>: Modi government claims to focus on performance rather than vote bank politics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Speaker cannot be \u2018indecisive\u2019 on pleas over defection: The Apex Court <\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • Case Context<\/strong>: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders filed petitions seeking action against 10 MLAs who defected to the ruling Congress party in Telangana.<\/li>\n
    • Supreme Court’s Stand<\/strong>: The SC emphasized it is not powerless if a Speaker remains indecisive on disqualification petitions.<\/li>\n
    • Speaker’s Role<\/strong>: Justice B.R. Gavai stated that indecision by a Speaker undermines the anti-defection law’s objectives.<\/li>\n
    • Judicial Authority<\/strong>: Courts cannot dictate the Speaker’s decision but can urge them to act within a reasonable timeframe.<\/li>\n
    • Key Question<\/strong>: Whether constitutional courts can direct Speakers to resolve anti-defection petitions within a specified period.<\/li>\n
    • Arguments Presented<\/strong>: Advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Sravan Kumar argued courts could request timely action but not impose strict deadlines.<\/li>\n
    • Respondents<\/strong>: Telangana government, State Assembly Speaker, Secretary of the Assembly, and Election Commission were among the respondents.<\/li>\n
    • Justice Gavai’s Concern<\/strong>: Highlighted the potential paralysis of courts if Speakers delay decisions for years.<\/li>\n
    • Legal Debate<\/strong>: Explored the balance between judicial oversight and the autonomy of constitutional bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      CAA gave citizenship to thousands, says Rai; Immigration and Foreigners Bill gets RS nod<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • Citizenship Under CAA<\/strong>: Minister Nityanand Rai stated that “thousands” were granted citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, but did not specify the exact number.<\/li>\n
      • Implementation Timeline<\/strong>: The Act was passed in 2019, but its Rules were only notified on March 11, 2024.<\/li>\n
      • Data Transparency<\/strong>: The government has not shared or publicized data on CAA citizenships.<\/li>\n
      • Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025<\/strong>: Passed by the Lok Sabha and later by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha, despite Opposition demands for scrutiny by a select committee.<\/li>\n
      • Government’s Stance<\/strong>: Rai emphasized that the Bill is not against foreigners but aims to track their movement and maintain a database.<\/li>\n
      • Deportation Figures<\/strong>: The government has deported 36,000 “infiltrators” so far.<\/li>\n
      • Opposition’s Criticism<\/strong>: Congress’s Abhishek Manu Singhvi criticized the Bill as Orwellian and fear-inducing, targeting foreigners as “suspicious.”<\/li>\n
      • Concerns Over Future Laws<\/strong>: Singhvi warned that similar laws could target Indians in the future.<\/li>\n
      • CPI’s Perspective<\/strong>: Sandosh Kumar P. highlighted the need to differentiate between foreigners and illegal migrants, urging the Bill to be sent to a select committee.<\/li>\n
      • AAP’s Question<\/strong>: Sanjay Singh questioned the Border Security Force’s role in preventing illegal immigration from Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Bangladesh\u2019s Mohammad Yunus visited China and showed anti-India mentality<\/span><\/h3>\n

        \"Mohammad-Yunus-showed-anti-India-mentality-on-china's-visit\"<\/p>\n

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        • Remarks by Yunus<\/strong>: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus made controversial comments during his visit to China for the Boao Forum for Asia conference.<\/li>\n
        • Connectivity Concerns<\/strong>: Yunus referred to India’s north-eastern States as “land-locked” and claimed Bangladesh was the “guardian of ocean access.”<\/li>\n
        • Proposal to China<\/strong>: He suggested viewing Indian States, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh as an “extension of the Chinese economy.”<\/li>\n
        • India’s Reaction<\/strong>: His remarks sparked sharp responses in India, with political leaders calling them offensive and insensitive.<\/li>\n
        • Diplomatic Snub<\/strong>: Yunus’s visit to China, without an invitation from New Delhi, was perceived as a shift in Bangladesh’s foreign policy orientation.<\/li>\n
        • Political Criticism<\/strong>: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the comments, suggesting they highlighted India’s strategic vulnerability.<\/li>\n
        • Timing and Sensitivity<\/strong>: Yunus’s remarks were criticized for their lack of sensitivity and poor timing, given regional tensions.<\/li>\n
        • Alternative Platform<\/strong>: The BIMSTEC summit in Thailand was suggested as a more appropriate venue for such discussions.<\/li>\n
        • India’s Outreach<\/strong>: Yunus received letters from President Murmu and PM Modi, extending greetings and marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day.<\/li>\n
        • Hope for Dialogue<\/strong>: It is anticipated that Modi and Yunus may engage on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit to address strained ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Ahead of BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, doubts persist over Modi-Yunus meeting<\/span><\/h3>\n

          \"BIMSTEC-summit-in-Bangkok\"<\/p>\n

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          • 6th BIMSTEC Summit<\/strong>: Scheduled for April 4 in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the first in-person summit since the pandemic.<\/li>\n
          • Focus on Modi-Yunus Meeting<\/strong>: Speculation surrounds a potential meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh\u2019s Chief Adviser Prof. Mohammed Yunus on the sidelines.<\/li>\n
          • Bangladesh’s Statement<\/strong>: Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin indicated a meeting is planned, but India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not confirmed it.<\/li>\n
          • Summit Theme<\/strong>: The theme is \u201cprosperous, resilient, and open BIMSTEC,\u201d with plans to adopt the Declaration of the 5th BIMSTEC.<\/li>\n
          • Maritime Cooperation<\/strong>: Member states are expected to sign an agreement on maritime transport cooperation.<\/li>\n
          • PM Modi’s Schedule<\/strong>: Includes meetings with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and a state visit to Colombo from April 4 to 6.<\/li>\n
          • Myanmar Earthquake<\/strong>: The summit occurs against the backdrop of a recent devastating earthquake in Myanmar.<\/li>\n
          • BIMSTEC Charter<\/strong>: A common charter was finalized in 2022, but bilateral relations among member countries remain strained.<\/li>\n
          • Regional Tensions<\/strong>: Bangladesh-Myanmar ties are affected by the Rohingya crisis, and India-Bangladesh relations have been uncertain since Sheikh Hasina’s removal in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n