Tue Apr 08 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Top News Headlines: Waqf Bill Passed Amidst Political Upheaval, KKR’s IPL Struggles, and More

**New Delhi, [Date]** – India witnessed a whirlwind of events today, spanning politics, sports, and the judiciary. Here’s a quick rundown of the major headlines:

**Politics:** The passage of the Waqf Bill has sparked controversy. JDU MLA Kasim Ansari resigned from the party following the bill’s passage, submitting his resignation to the Chief Minister. The move highlights growing tensions within the party. Simultaneously, the enthusiastic reception of the Waqf Bill by some Muslims, with expressions of gratitude towards Prime Minister Modi, contrasts sharply with the protests witnessed in Parliament, where AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi dramatically tore up a copy of the draft bill.

**Judiciary:** The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to 25,753 teachers, terminating their employment in a single ruling. The court’s firm stance underscores the gravity of the situation.

**International Trade:** Concerns are rising regarding potential reciprocal tariffs between the US and India, following comments from Donald Trump. The Ministry of Commerce has issued a response, although the specifics remain unclear.

**Sports:** Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are facing a challenging start to IPL 2025, losing two of their first three matches. The team’s batting order is under scrutiny, with underperformance from key players. All-rounder Ramandeep Singh, after a crucial 22-run cameo against Mumbai Indians (MI), expressed his desire to open the innings for KKR. He attributed the team’s struggles partly to the disruptive nature of the mega-auction. KKR suffered a heavy defeat against MI, scoring just 116 runs before being bowled out. Mumbai’s victory was primarily fueled by Ryan Rickelton’s 62 runs and disciplined bowling by Ashwani Kumar, who took 4 wickets for 24 runs in his IPL debut.

Other notable news includes the retirement of hockey player Vandana Katariya, a discussion of Dream11 co-founder Bhavit Seth’s education, and speculation regarding the upcoming BCCI central contracts.

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