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Former Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP Ronald Sapa Tlau passes away in Delhi
The Congress politician from Mizoram was 71 and had recently undergone an open heart surgery at New Delhi’s AIIMS, his brother Sangzela Tlau said
Published on Apr 30, 2025 12:30 PM IST
Sangzuala Hmar
BJD faces turmoil, protests after lawmaker supports Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha
Several senior party leaders accused former Odissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his principal advisor VK Pandian for the mess
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 07:40 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
After Owaisi, AAP's Amanatullah Khan challenges Waqf Bill in Supreme Court
The contentious Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the early hours of Thursday and Friday respectively.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 01:25 PM IST
Protest against Waqf Bill: 24 people in UP's Muzaffarnagar served notices
City magistrate issued notices to 24 people, directing them to appear in court on April 16 and furnish ₹2 lakh bonds each as surety for maintaining peace.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 01:06 PM IST
Parl session closes with over 100% productivity
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the Lower House recorded 118% productivity or utilisation of time. The Rajya Sabha’s productivity stood at 119%.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 04:00 AM IST
After Parliament nod, what’s next for the Waqf legislation?
Additionally, the process for conducting inquiries by the collector, especially when referred by the waqf board, will require more detailed guidelines.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 07:58 AM IST
BJD’s support to Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha sparks discord in the party
Some of the lawmakers of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) defied the party’s initial opposition and choose to support the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during the voting
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 05:55 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Congress to move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Bill's constitutionality: Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh said the party would soon petition the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 10:37 AM IST
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‘Watershed moment’: PM Modi after Parliament passes Waqf Bill
PM Modi hailed the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill as a pivotal moment for socio-economic justice.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill; BJD MP backs it. What next? 10 points
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was approved by Parliament with Rajya Sabha voting 128-95 in favour after a 12-hour discussion.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 11:18 AM IST
Rajya Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 a day after Lok Sabha nod
Rajya Sabha also saw a fiery debate on the Waqf bill, with arguements from both the treasury and opposition benches going well past midnight.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 06:21 AM IST
‘Cong made Muslim women second-grade citizens during its rule’: JP Nadda
The Waqf amendment bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, hours after it was passed in the Lok Sabha.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 10:01 PM IST
Parl clears bill to strengthen immigration laws
The bill, already passed by the Lok Sabha on March 27, was cleared by a voice vote after a debate and will now be sent for President Droupadi Murmu’s approval
Published on Apr 03, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Zia Haq, New Delhi
Row erupts in RS over SP lawmaker’s Rana Sanga remarks
The RS chairman noted that even though the remarks were expunged from the records, they had already got traction on social media because of how technology works in beaming events live
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
VP walks out of Parl meet amid Oppn-govt standoff
RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday left a meeting to discuss the weekly agenda midway, citing lack of decorum amid arguments between the government and the Opposition over the agenda.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 06:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
BJP protests over Shivakumar’s comments on Constitution disrupt Rajya Sabha
Shivakumar denied making comments about changing the Constitution, saying he is a sensible and senior politician compared to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda
Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:29 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned as Centre, Opposition spar over Constitution
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju claimed that a senior Congress leader holding a constitutional position said if need arises, the party will change the Constitution.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 12:17 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP calls Rajput warrior king Rana Sanga ‘traitor’; BJP reacts
Rana Sanga was a 16th century Rajput ruler from Mewar in Rajasthan. He was one of the most formidable opponents of the Mughal empire led by Babar.
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 03:48 AM IST
Just Like That: A personal Shalimar Bagh in Delhi’s spring
What is amazing is that Ghulam Nabi Azad pursued his enduring romance with nature throughout his exceptionally demanding and successful political career
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 03:51 PM IST
PM Modi’s June 2023 US visit incurred over ₹22 crore: Centre tells Parliament
Minister of state for external affairs Pabitra Margherita shared the details in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned over DMK MPs wearing T-shirts, fails to transact business
Rajya Sabha adjourned over DMK MPs wearing T-shirts, fails to transact business
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 04:17 PM IST
PTI |
India's stern message to terrorists: ‘Either go to jail or to hell’
Nityanand Rai said that as of March 12, 2025, the NIA registered 652 cases since its inception, and 516 cases had been charge-sheeted.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 04:45 PM IST
Frame legislation to ensure basic rights to gig workers: CPI (M) leader
Frame legislation to ensure basic rights to gig workers: CPI (M) leader
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 03:01 PM IST
PTI |
Delimitation will penalise states that managed population and reward those that haven't: Wilson
Delimitation will penalise states that managed population and reward those that haven't: Wilson
Published on Mar 19, 2025 01:35 PM IST
PTI |
Breach of privilege notice against JP Nadda
CPI Rajya Sabha leader P Sandosh Kumar has alleged that during the proceedings on March 11, Nadda “falsely claimed that Union govt had released all dues to Kerala under National Health Mission
Published on Mar 17, 2025 11:16 AM IST
The Wrestling Federation of India is back.
The sports ministry has revoked the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India. What does this mean for Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh?
Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark triggers uproar in Rajya Sabha; he expresses regret
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said that his remarks were meant for the Centre’s policy and not the Chair of the House
Published on Mar 11, 2025 03:44 PM IST
Dheer Chawla
‘Kejriwal can’t live without power': Union minister amid Rajya Sabha speculation
AAP nominated Rajya Sabha MP Sanjiv Arora as the candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly by-poll, causing rumours that Arvind Kejriwal would take his seat.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:32 PM IST
AAP names RS member Sanjeev Arora as Ludhiana West assembly bypoll candidate
Ludhiana West seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January; date for byelection is yet to be announced.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 12:12 PM IST
‘It will 100% happen’: Congress leader on buzz over Kejriwal's possible RS entry
Congress leader Bajwa claimed Arvind Kejriwal first planned to enter via late AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi's seat but backed off fearing a strong backlash in Punjab.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 08:47 PM IST
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