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India International Center hosts discussion on Abhay K's book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'
New Delhi, April 9: The India International Center in New Delhi hosted a discussion on author Abhay K's new book Nalanda: How it Changed the World, with Abhay K in conversation with William Dalrymple, moderated by Arpan Tulsyan.
Indian students studying abroad ambassadors of Indian values, culture: LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday noted that the Indian students studying abroad are ambassadors of Indian values and culture.
From Chikhal Kalo festival to Kakolem beach: Abhay Deol shares his must do's in Goa
Panaji, April 8: From secret coves to vibrant cultural fests, Abhay Deol's Goa itinerary is anything but ordinary. The Bollywood actor has revealed his top picks from the state which includes the mystical Chikhal Kalo festival, serene Kakolem beach and quiet museum corners among many others.
Indian Envoy to Myanmar holds talks with Myanmar Dy PM, FM on Operation Brahma
Naypyitaw, April 7: Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur on Monday held talks with Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister Tin Aung San, Ministers Soe Win and Kan Zaw, and Deputy Foreign Minister U Lwin Oo on Operation Brahma.
Sumanth Prabhas's next film titled 'Godari Gattupaina'
Chennai, April 7: Actor Sumanth Prabhas's upcoming film, a light-hearted fun-filled breezy entertainer, has now been titled 'Godari Gattupaina', its makers announced on Monday.
Abhay K unveils Shunyata - A Meditation on Emptiness and Form
By Vanshika Saxena, New Delhi, April 7: Celebrated artist, poet, and diplomat Abhay K unveiled his latest art exhibition, Shunyata | Emptiness, on April 5, offering a powerful visual meditation on the Buddhist concept of Shunyata, the emptiness or absence of inherent existence.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma attends 32nd Annual Conference of Dularai Bathou Goutham
Tamulpur, April 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attended the open session of the 32nd Annual Conference of the Dularai Bathou Goutham (All Bathou Mahasabha), held at Pathalikuchi in Tamulpur.
With 17.02 hours debate, Waqf Bill discussion in RS broke previous record of 16.55 hours
New Delhi, April 6: The extensive and rigorous debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha last week came as not just another defining moment of the Parliamentary journey, but it also set a new benchmark by scripting new record of having longest discussion in the history of the Upper House.
LS Speaker Om Birla to address Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent
New Delhi, April 5: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading a Parliamentary Delegation to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), being held in Tashkent from 5 to 9 April 2025. He will address the Assembly during the General Debate on "Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice".
Another saffron wave in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after NDA registers victory in RHAC elections
Guwahati, April 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed gratitude to the people of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council for making NDA victorious in the elections.
LS Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation to 150th IPU assembly in Tashkent today
New Delhi, April 5: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading a high-level Indian parliamentary delegation to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 5 to 9.
Rajya Sabha clocks 119 pc productivity with historic 17-hour sitting
New Delhi, April 4: The 267th session of the Rajya Sabha recorded an unprecedented productivity of 119 per cent, marking a historic milestone in India’s parliamentary proceedings.
LS Speaker reprimands Sonia Gandhi over Waqf bill 'bulldozed' remarks
New Delhi, April 4: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday reprimanded former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her remarks that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was bulldozed through the Parliament.
Historic: Chairman Dhankhar hails passage of Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha's longest-ever 17-hour sitting
New Delhi, April 4: Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as a “historic legislation” and called it a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through dialogue and shared purpose.
Abhay Deol opens up about his 'love affair'
Panaji, April 4: Bollywood actor Abhay Deol has opened up about his love for Goa, revealing that his romance with the state began when he was “very young.”
Day of celebration for poor Muslims: JPC chief Pal hails passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 4: Following the successful passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill by the Central Government, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, expressed satisfaction by calling it a day of celebration and praised the government's commitment towards socio-economic development.
Created new record: Union Minister Rijiju hails 17-hour debate on Waqf Bill in RS
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju addressed the lengthy discussion and record achievements during the debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting that the debate lasted for a total of 17 hours and 2 minutes, setting a new record in Rajya Sabha proceedings.
Hope neutrality comes back in session: Oppn MPs boycott tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, April 4: With the Budget Session of Parliament concluding on Friday, Congress Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore said that all opposition leaders have decided to boycott the customary tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
India committed to Myanmar's aid in short, medium and long term, Envoy Thakur says
Yangon, April 4: Ambassador of India to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur said on Friday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance India has provided aid to Myanmar within 24 hours after the earthquake struck the region.
Parliament Budget Session concludes, both houses adjourned sine die
New Delhi, April 4: The Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, has officially come to a close with both Houses being adjourned sine die today.
India-Myanmar energy cooperation would be more intense in future: Indian envoy Abhay Thakur
Yangon, April 4: India and Myanmar are poised to strengthen their energy cooperation with several key initiatives in the works. According to Abhay Thakur, India's Ambassador to Myanmar, the two nations have numerous reasons to boost their energy partnership.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi, April 4: The budget session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, a day after the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025. The House will reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament, the dates of which have not yet been announced.
Writer-diplomat Abhay K conferred with Bharat Shiksha Samman 2025
New Delhi, April 4: Writer-diplomat Abhay K has been conferred with the 'Bharat Shiksha Samman' at the Bharat Shiksha Summit organised by the Balaji Foundation at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
After passage from Parliament, Waqf Bill awaits President's nod: Details here
New Delhi, April 4: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday after a marathon debate, involving heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Upper House debated the bill for nearly 14 hours and then cleared it with 128 votes in favour and 95 against.
Amit Shah, Digvijaya Singh engage in war of words on Sudhanshu Trivedi's remarks
New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress MP Digvijaya Singh engaged in a heated exchange during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Legislative Drafting is soul of any law...: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, April 4: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday observed that Legislative Drafting is the soul of any law and stressed the clarity and simplicity in legislation.
Hope people in Munambam will get solace when Waqf Bill becomes law: KCBC's Father Thomas Tharayil
Kochi, April 3: Father Thomas Tharayil from the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Thursday hoped that when the Waqf (Amendment) Bill becomes law, it will give solace to the people in Munambam in Ernakulam district, who are facing eviction after the State Waqf board claimed their lands where they have been living for decades.
Waqf Bill debate: J.P. Nadda in RS slams Congress for 'exploiting' land
New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda came down heavily on the Congress for its handling of the Waqf Act, accusing the grand old party of enacting the law in a way that allegedly facilitated land mafias.
No violence in Manipur in last 4 Months: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
New Delhi, April 3: Lok Sabha passed the statutory resolution moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the approval of the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur on Thursday. The House also expressed its respect, sympathy, and deep sorrow for those who lost their lives in the violence in Manipur,.
Lok Sabha witnesses record-breaking extension of Zero Hour: 202 MPs raise issues in over 5 hours session
New Delhi, April 3: In a significant move led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the duration of Zero Hour in Parliament was extended on Thursday, giving public representatives a greater opportunity to highlight issues from their constituencies.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill feels like a legal cover for bulldozers: Manoj Jha
New Delhi, April 3: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member Manoj Jha on Thursday strongly criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, questioning both its intent and timing.
Govt vs Oppn in Rajya Sabha as fiery exchanges over Waqf Bill continue
New Delhi, April 3: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is facing a crucial Rajya Sabha test on Thursday, a day after sailing through the Lok Sabha following a marathon 12-hour debate. Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju tabled the Bill and emphasized why it was significant in bringing a turnaround in the lives of poor Muslim families.
Opposition setting false narratives, instigating fear in people on Waqf Amendment Bill: Chirag Paswan
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress and alleged that the opposition was setting false narratives and instigating fear in the people after Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Lok Sabha.
Good step for welfare of Muslim community: Kausar Jahan welcomes passage of Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 3: Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a historic day and a good step for the welfare of the Muslim community.
Mumbai Cricket Association opens player registration for T20 Mumbai League Season 3
Mumbai, April 3: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially opened player registrations for the much-anticipated third season of T20 Mumbai League, according to a release from MCA.
TDP outlines stance on Waqf Bill, advocates for Muslim welfare, flexibility for states to decide Waqf board composition
New Delhi, April 3: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Thursday released a statement outlining its official stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, reflecting the party's "constructive position" and "deep connection with the Muslim community."
Bill distracts from real issues: HP Minister Vikramaditya Singh slams Union govt
Shimla, April 3: The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday criticised the central government over the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, alleging it distracts from pressing national issues like unemployment, inflation, and the economic fallout from new US tariffs.
LS: LoP Rahul questions govt on US tariffs; Chinese 'encroachment' of Indian territory
New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised the issue of alleged encroachment of Indian territory by China and the freshly imposed US tariffs on Indian exports, seeking answers on “what the government is going to do on these issues”.
Cong chief Kharge challenges Anurag Thakur: Prove allegations or resign
New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed strong displeasure on Thursday over accusatory remarks made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur in the Lok Sabha a day earlier.
If something is expunged no member should make issue out of it: RS Chairman
New Delhi, April 3: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that every member of the House has a precious reputation to preserve, and therefore, anything that has been expunged should never get traction.