The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day 2 paise lower at 85.52 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the support from positive domestic markets was negated by uncertainty over trade tariffs.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said the INDIA bloc will oppose the proposed changes to the Waqf law and called the bill an attack on the basic structure of the Constitution with an aim to dilute its provisions, defame minorities, disenfranchise them and divide the Indian society.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has reiterated the organisation’s opposition to the mass reclamation of mosques allegedly built on demolished temples. In an interview with Kannada weekly Vikrama, Hosabale questioned the feasibility and consequences of reclaiming thousands of such sites, warning against societal hostility and urging focus on pressing social issues.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said in the Lok Sabha that the Waqf Amendment Bill is aimed at polarisation and will send a wrong message to the world denting the country's secular image.

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday apologised to fans over police notices issued to them for attending his controversial show that has led to a massive political uproar.

The government suffered a loss of Rs 1,757.56 crore as state-owned telecom firm BSNL failed to bill Reliance Jio for 10 years since May 2014 as per their agreement on passive infrastructure sharing, Comptroller and Auditor General of India said on Tuesday.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, asserting that several opposition MPs privately supported the bill despite their parties' official stance against it.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered Wikimedia Foundation to remove the allegedly defamatory content and description of news agency Asian News International (ANI) on its Wikipedia page.