Modi Welcomes AIADMK; BJP-AIADMK Reunite Under NDA for 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed AIADMK’s return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), expressing confidence that the renewed partnership would accelerate Tamil Nadu’s progress. In a social media post, Modi said the…
President Approves Waqf Amendment Act 2025; New Waqf Law Comes Into Effect
New Delhi: The Waqf Amendment Bill has officially become law following President Draupadi Murmu’s approval on Saturday. The legislation, now known as the ‘Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025,’ introduces strict rules governing the management,…
Congress to Challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Congress party, after strongly opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, has announced plans to move the Supreme Court to challenge its constitutionality. Following the bill’s passage in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Congress…
Rajya Sabha Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 After Lengthy Debate, 128 MPs Support the Bill
New Delhi: Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as Rajya Sabha grants approval in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025 following an intense 13-14 hour debate. The bill secured 128 votes in favor and 95 against, marking a key milestone…
Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion Underway in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha is currently debating the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties, enhance transparency, and safeguard heritage sites. The bill is designed to improve coordination between Waqf…
Waqf (Amendment) Bill Clears Lok Sabha Amidst Heated Debate
New Delhi: The controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate. The bill, introduced by the Modi government, received 288 votes in favor and 232 votes against, following a tense exchange between…
Rijiju Defends Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha, Claims Modi Govt Saved Parliament from Waqf Takeover
*Bill has nothing to do with the religious practice of Muslims, only deals with Waqf properties* New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the Modi government had saved key public…
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s Waqf Amendment Bill
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution opposing the Union Government’s Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024. Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced the resolution, expressing concerns that the bill would have a detrimental impact on…
Income-Tax Bill 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha, Proposed for Review by Parliamentary Committee
New Delhi: The Income-Tax Bill 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Bill aims to consolidate and amend the existing laws related to income tax, with the goal of simplifying the tax structure for…
Opposition Protests as Waqf Amendment Bill Report Tabled in Parliament
New Delhi: The Joint Committee Report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Thursday, amid fierce protests from opposition parties. In the Lok Sabha, when the House reconvened after a brief adjournment at 2 PM, the…