The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after a 15-hour debate, with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, now awaits the President's assent.

The Dallas Mavericks (35-38) ran out of gas in the second half on another night with a short bench, dropping a 128-113 decision to the New York Knicks (45-26) at Madison Square Garden. Two Knicks ...