The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is at the center of a major political storm as it is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today amid mounting opposition from the INDIA bloc. The bill, intended to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, is being promoted by the government as a long-overdue reform aimed at improving the administration and efficiency of waqf property management. However, critics argue that several of its provisions threaten the very autonomy of Muslim religious endowments, making it a dee

The stage is set for the much-anticipated Janasena Formation Day event titled Janasena Jayakethanam, which is scheduled to take place today in Pitapuram. The mega political event is set to begin at 4 PM, and Pawan Kalyan’s decision to participate extensively in the event has drawn significant public attention. Typically, during such large-scale political gatherings, prominent leaders arrive late, deliver their speeches, and make a brief appearance. However, this time, Pawan Kalyan is br

US President Donald Trump delivered a triumphant address to Congress, emphasizing his administration’s policy shifts in global trade, domestic regulations, and federal restructuring. Within just six weeks of taking office, Trump boasted of achievements that have significantly altered America’s foreign relations, triggered trade disputes, and reduced the size of the federal workforce. His speech was met with a standing ovation from Republican supporters, while Democrats protested s

The social media platform X has agreed to pay 10 million dollars to former President Donald Trump as part of a settlement that brings an end to a legal dispute stemming from the suspension of his account. This resolution marks the conclusion of a contentious legal battle that had its roots in the events following the U.S. Capitol incident. In January 2021, two days after the events at the Capitol, X – formerly known as Twitter – made the decision to su

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rajya Sabha, launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, accusing them of following the "family first" principle instead of prioritizing national interest. He claimed that while his government operates on a "nation first" philosophy, the Opposition remains entrenched in corruption, nepotism, and appeasement politics. Modi’s remarks were ai

On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha voted to introduce two bills aimed at amending the Constitution to allow simultaneous federal and state elections under the BJP’s One Nation One Election initiative. The bills passed with a simple majority—269 votes in favor and 198 against—but the opposition pointed out that the government failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, required to amend the Constitution. Congress MPs, including Manickam Tagore and Shashi Tharoor, emph

 A group of 55 Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Kapil Sibal, has submitted a motion seeking the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav. The MPs, including prominent leaders such as P Chidambaram, Digvijaya Singh, Raghav Chadha, and Sagarika Ghose, accuse the judge of making hate-filled and inflammatory statements that promote communal disharmony. These remarks, which were made during an event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), are seen as targeting minorities and

A special two-day debate will begin on Friday in the Lok Sabha to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to make her maiden speech during this significant discussion. The debate will kick off with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and more than 12 BJP leaders, including prominent figures such as HD Kumaraswamy, Srikant Shinde, and Jiten Ram Manjhi, are anticipated to take part. Prime Minis

The Lok Sabha will hold a two-day debate starting today to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution, though tensions are high between the BJP and Congress, which are embroiled in a bitter political war. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will kick off the debate for the BJP, with several MPs from the ruling party and allies, including Karnataka's former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, expected to speak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate and opposition attacks on Saturday

The long-debated concept of "One Nation, One Election" has taken a significant step forward as the central cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal for simultaneous elections across India. The government plans to introduce a bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament to implement the plan. The proposal has sparked differing opinions among political parties. While over 30 parties support the idea, Congress has raised concerns about the practi

In a significant statement made in the Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the need for peace and tranquility in the border areas as a prerequisite for improving bilateral ties with China. He emphasized that both nations will engage in discussions on de-escalation and managing activities in these areas in the near future. Jaishankar shared that disengagement has been fully completed in eastern Ladakh, particularly in the regions of Depsang and Demchok. J

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently made a strong statement about the importance of following parliamentary rules, declaring that any deviation is akin to sacrilege against the "temple of democracy." During a session on Thursday, he responded to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s question about how to "persuade the chair" by emphasizing that the chair is historically persuaded by members' adherence to the rules. Dhankhar stressed