New Delhi: The BJP-led NDA government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, sparking significant controversy. Tabled by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, the bill was met with fierce criticism from opposition members. Congress MP KC Venugopal denounced the bill as a “fundamental attack on the Constitution and a direct…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday flayed the NDA government over its plan to amend the law governing Waqf boards, saying the move shows that it’s against minorities. The Bill has proposed far-reaching changes in the present Act, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that for signal failure, a unified train operation safety norm applicable to all railway zones will be issued in the next 10 days. Talking to media persons here, Vaishnaw said the ministry initiated the process of bringing uniformity in subsidiary rules (SR) of all 17 railway…
New Delhi: Amid concerns over the proposed Chardham project, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the government will take care of Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone while providing facilities to pilgrims and constructing road to transport heavy defence equipment to China border. The minister also pointed out that the highway construction work…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally protested to the United World Wrestling (UWW) regarding the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed IOA chief P.T. Usha to take “appropriate action” in response to the issue, said Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. In a statement to…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called on the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala’s Wayanad a national disaster. Speaking during Zero Hour, Gandhi also demanded higher compensation for the people affected. Emphasising the need to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, he said, “I…
Mysuru (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he is confident the Governor will be “convinced”, and will reject the petition seeking sanction for prosecution against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment ‘scam’, as everything is legal and as per the Constitution. Asserting that truth always triumphs, he…
New Delhi: Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’, whose first phase kicked off at Sulur on Tuesday, provides an excellent opportunity for the RAF to work closely with the IAF alongside other nations in a “more challenging multilateral environment”, significantly enhancing interoperability, the UK government said. The Indian Air Force (IAF), along with the Royal Air Force (RAF)…
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday said India Inc is dealing with the reality of weak consumer demand growth and claimed that the Modi government is refusing to recognise this most fundamental economic challenge. Congress general secretary-in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that India Inc has reported a muted start…
Bengaluru: With the ball now in the Governor’s court vis-a-vis the petition seeking sanction for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s prosecution in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment ‘scam’, all eyes are on the Raj Bhavan, as to what decision Thaawarchand Gehlot takes. Based on a petition filed by advocate-activist T J Abraham,…
