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Chirag Paswan accuses opposition of misleading Muslims over Waqf Amendment Act

He expressed concerns over misinformation campaigns aimed at provoking Hindu-Muslim tensions, paralleling past controversies like the CAA protests.

Chirag Paswan, a union minister and the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), charged opposition leaders on Wednesday with purposefully trying to

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 11:44 AM IST

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Kerala CM slams BJP's Waqf Bill as unconstitutional, alleges manipulation

He emphasises the government's commitment to protect Munambam residents' rights while criticising the BJP's lack of clarity on resolving their issues.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has referred to the action as discriminatory and unlawful, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of attempting to utilise the Waqf (Amendment) Act for political ends.(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ANI |

‘BJP has no moral right to speak for Muslims,’ says NC MP on Waqf Bill

He expressed concerns over minority interests being marginalized and stated he was not allowed to speak on the bill in Parliament.

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a National Conference Lok Sabha MP, stated on Friday that the RSS-BJP government has reiterated its

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:13 PM IST

PTI |

Congress MP Manish Tewari says new Income Tax Bill is more complicated

Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the new Income Tax Bill, claiming it is more complex than the previous one with over 500 sections compared to 296

Manish Tewari, a Congress MP, blasted the new Income Tax Bill on Thursday, saying that it is more complicated than the current one, despite what Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.(ANI)

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Updated on Feb 13, 2025 03:33 PM IST

ANI |

New Income Tax Bill 2025: What are expected changes, how will they affect you?

The government is expected to introduce the Income Tax Bill 2025 on February 13, aiming to simplify tax laws and enhance compliance.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament.(Sansad TV)

business

Updated on Feb 12, 2025 07:13 PM IST

ByAshley Paul

Jagdambika Pal responds to Owaisi, says Waqf Bill will benefit poor Muslims

Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming it will benefit poor Muslims and widows

In response to AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's comments on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal stated on Tuesday that the impoverished Muslims, Pasmandas, and widows will gain from the new bill when it is introduced.
(ANI)

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 01:29 PM IST

ANI |

CPI(M) condemns suspension of opposition MPs from JPC on Waqf bill

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemns the JPC chairman's decision to suspend opposition members over the Waqf Bill.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee was among the 10 JPC members suspended last Friday.(ANI)

india news

Published on Jan 25, 2025 05:55 PM IST

PTI |

B-school students elevate bill splitting with CA-approved Excel breakdown

A student from the Indian School of Business shared an Excel sheet detailing bill splits after a hangout, going viral for its professional approach to expenses.

A student from Hyderabad shared an Excel sheet that detailed her friends' expenses following a casual hangout.(X/@itspsneha)

trending

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 01:12 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

South Korea's opposition party moves to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

South Korea's opposition party plans to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, escalating a constitutional crisis linked to martial law

The largest opposition party in South Korea said that it would present a measure to remove acting President Han Duck-soo from office. (REUTERS)

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Published on Dec 26, 2024 12:11 PM IST

Reuters |

US President-elect Donald Trump backs Republican-led funding, debt-limit deal

President-elect Donald Trump backed the latest House Republican package to avoid a US government shutdown, in a post on Truth Social.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on December 16, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2024 04:48 AM IST

AP |

British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law

UK lawmakers voted 330 to 275 in favor of assisted dying for terminally ill people, advancing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to committee stage.

In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) via the Parliament TV website on November 29, 2024, tellers (L-R, Bambos Charalambous, Sarah Owen, Florence Eshalomi and Harriett Baldwin) announce that MPs have approved the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on second reading by 330 votes to 275, a majority of 55, in the House of Commons.(AFP)

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Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:14 PM IST

AFP |

Delhi bar bill from 2007 shows how prices have surged in 17 years

A 2007 restaurant bill from Delhi has gone viral, sparking debate on rising food prices, nostalgia, and perceptions of affordability over the years.

A 2007 restaurant bill shared on Reddit sparked nostalgia and debate about rising food prices.(Reddit/r/delhi)

trending

Published on Sep 27, 2024 04:42 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Iraq proposes bill to lower marriage age for girls to 9, sparks concerns

Activists are concerned that the amendment could change the minimum marriage age for Muslim girls, currently set at 18 by the 1959 Personal Status Law.

Iraqi men join women in a demonstration against underage marriage in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad on August 8, 2024, amid parliamentary discussions over a proposed amendment to the Iraqi Personal Status Law. (AFP)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 03:24 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

U.P. assembly passes Nazul Properties Bill amid uproar

Uttar Pradesh Assembly passes Nazul Properties Bill amid opposition uproar, ensuring relief for economically weaker sections and public interest in land utilization.

Yogi Adityanath along with other legislators on Wednesday (Deepak Gupta/HT)

cities

Updated on Aug 01, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Delhi govt plans to introduce bill to regulate coaching centres

Education minister Atishi made the announcement days after the death of three students in the basement of a coaching institute in Rajendra Nagar triggered protests

Three students died in the basement of Rau’s IAS Circle coaching centre on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

india news

Published on Jul 31, 2024 12:08 PM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra

K’taka Bill misses gig workers’ primary ask

The Bill has important provisions for platform workers but fails to define their employment status, as a result of which they have little recourse to legal protection under the labour laws

Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh (REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Jul 29, 2024 09:08 PM IST

ByGautam Bhatia

Opposition slams Karnataka government over withheld reservation bill for Kannadigas

The opposition in Karnataka slammed the government on Thursday, demanding clarification from the Siddaramaiah-led administration on the future of the State Employment of Local Candidates in Industries, Factories, and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, which mandates reservation for Kannadigas in private companies.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah speaks in the Assembly during ongoing Monsoon session at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Thursday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByArun Dev, Bengaluru

‘Natakbaazi’: BJP after Karnataka puts reservation bill for Kannadigas on hold

According to the chief minister, the bill will be revisited and decided upon in the coming days.

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi, with other party members.

cities

Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:05 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Karnataka reservation Bill: ‘Must not affect…’

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw supports Karnataka's bill mandating job reservation for locals but emphasizes the need to safeguard the state's tech leadership position.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reacted to Karnataka bill mandating reservation for locals in private firms.

business

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 11:48 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni

Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

GAMBIA-FGM/PARLIAMENT (UPDATE 3, PIX):UPDATE 3-Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

world news

Published on Jul 16, 2024 12:27 AM IST

Reuters |

Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

GAMBIA-FGM-PARLIAMENT:Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

world news

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 12:27 AM IST

Reuters |

Mumbai resident's ₹66,000 electricity bill sends shockwaves among people

In the post, the individual expressed confusion regarding the reason behind such an exorbitant sum and sought insights from the community.

Snapshot of the bill received by the person. (Reddit)

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Published on Jul 03, 2024 05:14 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

TikTok uses ‘free speech’ card to save itself from US ban

TikTok threatens to move the court after US House passed a bill to ban app if it doesn't dilute its stake within a year.

world news

Published on Apr 22, 2024 10:06 AM IST

ByVertika Kanaujia

UK family leaves eatery without paying bill of ₹ 34,000, police complaint filed

The incident came to light after the eatery, Bella Ciao Swansea posted about it on social media.

A picture of the family posted by the eatery Bella Ciao Swansea on Facebook.

world news

Published on Apr 21, 2024 09:51 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Dulles International Airport to be renamed after Trump? Here's what to know

A group of House Republicans has introduced a bill seeking to rename the international airport close to central Washington DC after Donald Trump.

After introducing the bill, Reschenthaler spoke to Fox News Digital and hailed Trump for his leadership as the 45th president of the United States.(Getty Images via AFP)

world news

Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:59 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Man books Uber auto for ₹62, receives ₹7.66 crore bill

Tenguriya was astonished to find a whopping bill of ₹ 7.66 crore on his app, even when the driver had not ended the ride.

Uber customer receives <span class='webrupee'>₹</span> 7.66 crore bill after taking ride for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span> 62.

india news

Published on Mar 31, 2024 03:33 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

K’taka guv returns temple tax bill, seeks clarifications

The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has prompted the governor to seek clarification from the state government regarding the potential inclusion of other religious bodies under similar legislative measures.

Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned a bill to the Siddaramaiah government, seeking clarification on its provisions that propose utilising a higher portion of revenue from affluent Hindu temples for a common pool of funds (PTI)

india news

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bengaluru

Brawl over liquor bill leaves staff injured in Ludhiana

Chef Aasir Alam found that a group of four men were abusing the manager and other staff over the bill; he intervened and tried to resolve the issue, but the accused assaulted him with a metal bracelet

The tavern employee said the assailants attacked the chef of the tavern with an iron bracelet. (HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 10:35 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Law to regulate sports bodies in Haryana on the anvil

It said the government has taken a serious note of the fact that some of the sports associations working at district and state level were indulging in unfair practices prejudicial to the interest of sports and sportspersons

Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar speaking in the Vidhan Sabha session in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

cities

Updated on Feb 29, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Will the third iteration of the Maratha quota act pass muster?

This isn’t the first time that a law has been passed on reservation for the Marathas. The previous two attempts were shot down by the courts. Here’s why

Mumbai, Feb 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, State Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and others celebrate after the Maratha Reservation Bill was passed by the State Assembly, in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)(Deepak Salvi)

analysis

Updated on Feb 21, 2024 04:16 PM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

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He expressed concerns over misinformation campaigns aimed at provoking Hindu-Muslim tensions, paralleling past controversies like the CAA protests.

He emphasises the government's commitment to protect Munambam residents' rights while criticising the BJP's lack of clarity on resolving their issues.

He expressed concerns over minority interests being marginalized and stated he was not allowed to speak on the bill in Parliament.

Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the new Income Tax Bill, claiming it is more complex than the previous one with over 500 sections compared to 296

The government is expected to introduce the Income Tax Bill 2025 on February 13, aiming to simplify tax laws and enhance compliance.

Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming it will benefit poor Muslims and widows

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemns the JPC chairman's decision to suspend opposition members over the Waqf Bill.

A student from the Indian School of Business shared an Excel sheet detailing bill splits after a hangout, going viral for its professional approach to expenses.

South Korea's opposition party plans to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, escalating a constitutional crisis linked to martial law

President-elect Donald Trump backed the latest House Republican package to avoid a US government shutdown, in a post on Truth Social.

UK lawmakers voted 330 to 275 in favor of assisted dying for terminally ill people, advancing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to committee stage.

A 2007 restaurant bill from Delhi has gone viral, sparking debate on rising food prices, nostalgia, and perceptions of affordability over the years.

Activists are concerned that the amendment could change the minimum marriage age for Muslim girls, currently set at 18 by the 1959 Personal Status Law.

Uttar Pradesh Assembly passes Nazul Properties Bill amid opposition uproar, ensuring relief for economically weaker sections and public interest in land utilization.

Education minister Atishi made the announcement days after the death of three students in the basement of a coaching institute in Rajendra Nagar triggered protests

The Bill has important provisions for platform workers but fails to define their employment status, as a result of which they have little recourse to legal protection under the labour laws

According to the chief minister, the bill will be revisited and decided upon in the coming days.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw supports Karnataka's bill mandating job reservation for locals but emphasizes the need to safeguard the state's tech leadership position.

GAMBIA-FGM/PARLIAMENT (UPDATE 3, PIX):UPDATE 3-Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

GAMBIA-FGM-PARLIAMENT:Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

In the post, the individual expressed confusion regarding the reason behind such an exorbitant sum and sought insights from the community.

TikTok threatens to move the court after US House passed a bill to ban app if it doesn't dilute its stake within a year.

The incident came to light after the eatery, Bella Ciao Swansea posted about it on social media.

A group of House Republicans has introduced a bill seeking to rename the international airport close to central Washington DC after Donald Trump.

Tenguriya was astonished to find a whopping bill of ₹ 7.66 crore on his app, even when the driver had not ended the ride.

The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has prompted the governor to seek clarification from the state government regarding the potential inclusion of other religious bodies under similar legislative measures.

Chef Aasir Alam found that a group of four men were abusing the manager and other staff over the bill; he intervened and tried to resolve the issue, but the accused assaulted him with a metal bracelet

It said the government has taken a serious note of the fact that some of the sports associations working at district and state level were indulging in unfair practices prejudicial to the interest of sports and sportspersons

This isn’t the first time that a law has been passed on reservation for the Marathas. The previous two attempts were shot down by the courts. Here’s why

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