New Delhi: Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhakhar on Friday lost his cool and schooled Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Amitabh Bachchan after the veteran actor questioned his tone in the House during the ongoing monsoon session. The heated exchange led to protests by the Opposition members, who finally staged a walkout. The exchange…
Mandya (Karnataka): The combined Opposition, BJP and JD(S), on Friday continued their protest march, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment ‘scam.’ The week-long Bengaluru-Mysuru padayatre (foot march) has sought to highlight the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by MUDA, including to…
New Delhi: The proxy war by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, whose “sudden escalation” we are seeing in south of Pir Panjal, and prolonged border dispute with China are two major security challenges that India faces, while the issue of instability in “our neighbourhood” is another “cause of concern” for the nation, Chief of Defence…
New Delhi: The Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the Lok Sabha today, signaling a transformative overhaul in the governance of Waqf properties across India. With approximately 40 proposed amendments to the existing Waqf Act of 1995, this Bill seeks to elevate accountability, transparency, and inclusivity within the Waqf system.Minister of Minority Affairs,…
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…
