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Telangana prepares draft bill for welfare of gig workers
Hyderabad, April 14: The Telangana government has prepared a draft bill for the welfare and security of gig and platform workers, and the same will be finalised later this month.
Muslim community upset over LoP's silence on Waqf Bill, says Mayawati
Lucknow, April 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has launched a broadside on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his silence during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Rift in BJD: Former MLA slams Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, April 10: A day after Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik's statement regarding the suspension of former MLA Pravata Tripathy from the party, the senior BJD leader on Thursday countered his claim, saying that the suspension order against him had been revoked by the party in 2017.
'Kangana Ranaut's electricity bill not Rs 1 lakh, it includes arrears and high consumption': HPSEBL MD
Shimla, April 10: Amid a growing controversy surrounding Bollywood actress and BJP Mandi parliamentary constituency MP Kangana Ranaut's electricity bill, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has issued a clarification.
Kangana misled on bill, she's defaulter: Himachal electricity board
Shimla, April 9: A day after Bollywood actress-turned-first timer Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut claimed that Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd had handed her a monthly bill of Rs one lakh for her Manali residence, the electricity board on Wednesday said her claim was not wrong and she was a defaulter in clearing dues.
Internal rift in BJD: Naveen Patnaik finally breaks silence on the issue
Bhubaneswar, April 9: Amid the fierce internal conflict in the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the sudden shift in party's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) bill, 2025 (now an Act following presidential assent) and on the role played by former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian regarding party's U-turn, BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday finally broke his silence and cautioned the leaders against criticising Pandian.
HPSEBL terms Kangana Ranaut's allegation on electricity bill misleading; points to higher power use, arrears
Shimla, April 9: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has issued a clarification regarding reports on the electricity bill of Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut's Manali residence, stating that her power consumption is significantly higher than that of an average household and that the pending amount includes arrears.
VK Pandian left party more than 10 months ago, should not be blamed for anything: Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, April 9: Noting that VK Pandian has done a lot of good work for the state and the party, former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that the former bureaucrat-turned-politician left the BJD over 10 months back and should not be blamed for anything.
Waqf bill has ended monopoly: Jyotiraditya Scindia lashes out at opposition
Gwalior, April 9: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lashed out at the opposition parties over their dissent against the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025, saying that the opposition intends to run a "monopoly", which would be exposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the centre.
BJD holds discussion to resolve internal rift over 'U-turn' on Waqf Bill
Bhubaneswar, April 8: Amidst the fierce internal strife in Biju Janata Dal (BJD) following the party’s U-turn on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, senior party leaders on Tuesday met BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the latter’s residence reportedly to resolve the crisis.
Upholds federal system: Kerala CM welcomes SC's verdict on Governor witholding bills
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict that the Tamil Nadu Governor withholding 10 bills and reserving them for the President's assent after they were re-enacted by the State Legislature is "illegal and erroneous in law" and liable to be set aside.
'Illegal and erroneous', SC sets aside reservation of 10 bills for President by TN Governor
New Delhi, April 8: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held it “illegal and erroneous” on the part of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to reserve 10 bills, which were re-adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, for the consideration of the President.
I don't think that has a future: Senate leader Thune on Bill to curb Trump's tariff power
Washington DC, April 8: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday stated that a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's tariff powers, supported by seven Republican senators, is unlikely to move forward in Congress due to Trump's veto threat, The Hill reported.
No violation of Constitution anywhere in Waqf ammendment act: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Bikaner, April 7: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday asserted that there is no violation of the Constitution anywhere in the Waqf ammendment act.
White House denies 90-day tariff pause: Report
Washington, April 7: The White House on Monday pushed back on reports about US President Donald Trump considering a 90-day pause in the implementation of his sweeping reciprocal tariffs, according to a news report.
Single Muslim-majority province in India fails to condemn Waqf Bill: Sajad Lone
Srinagar, April 7: Peoples Conference (PC) chairman and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Monday slammed the National Conference (NC) government of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the single Muslim-majority province in India failed to condemn the Waqf Bill.
Playing mix match: PDP 's Waheed Para slams NC govt after J-K assembly Speaker reject motions to discuss Waqf Act
Jammu, April 7: Launching a blistering attack on the National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir government, People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Para on Monday accused them of facilitating BJP policies on the grounds and comprising on the issues of the territory and Muslims.
Congress opposing Waqf Bill for political reasons: Union Minister George Kurian
Srinagar, April 7: Claiming that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is in the interest of the poor people from the Muslim community, Union Minister George Kurian has slammed the Congress and other Opposition parties for opposing the Bill for "political reasons."
Those who did not understand.... Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Act
Srinagar, April 7: Taking a veiled dig at the opposition, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Sunday that those who do not understand the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are unhappy.
FairPoint: From pinpricks to laughter trips, Parliament's Waqf debate
New Delhi, April 6: It takes two to play a game, and it certainly did in Parliament, where the wholesome Opposition and the powerful Treasury slugged it out in one of the longest sessions of debate in the Parliament's history.
Can make any compromise in their greed for power: Bihar Dy CM targets RJD
New Delhi, April 6: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
I thought it was funny: Bill Murray on 'Being Mortal' set misconduct allegations
Washington DC, April 6: Bill Murray opened up about what happened on the set of Being Mortal, which was shut down over complaints of the prolific comedian's on-set misconduct, reported Variety.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Rahul Gandhi over allegations of targeting Catholic Churches, says owning land is not a crime
New Delhi, April 6: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over their allegations of the central government targeting Catholic Church land after the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 6: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament during the budget session of Parliament. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which has also been passed by the Parliament.
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.
Waqf Bill now an Act after Presidential assent
New Delhi, April 6: President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as announced by the Law Ministry in a notification dated April 5 (Saturday). The Bill was recently cleared by the Parliament after intense and lengthy debates in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
AIMPLB condemns Waqf Bill as 'attack on Islamic values', announces protests
New Delhi, April 5: All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. The outfit has claimed that it severely ‘threatens Islamic values, Shariah, and the core principles of the Indian Constitution’. The AIMPLB has declared its intention to launch a nationwide protest campaign, asserting that these amendments undermine the rights and freedoms of Muslims in the country.
Gandhis 'abandoned' Muslims in Waqf Bill debate: Amit Malviya slams Rahul, Priyanka's absence
New Delhi, April 5: The absence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha drew criticism from the BJP, which accused them of neglecting the Muslim community that they often claim to 'advocate for'.
Waqf Bill will empower poor Muslims, says Syed Shahnawaz Hussain
Patna, April 5: Amid the political storm over the recently-passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, BJP National Spokesperson and former Union Minister, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has come out strongly in its defence, calling it a pro-Muslim and pro-poor legislation.
Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.
'CM Nitish Kumar is guarantor of minorities welfare': JD(U)'s Rajeev Ranjan Prasad
Patna, April 5: JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Saturday responded to the resignations of some JD(U) leaders over the Waqf Bill, stating that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is dedicated to the welfare of minorities and that his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill would not negatively impact the interests of Muslims.
Opposition has always misled people: Chirag Paswan on Waqf Amendment Bil
Patna, April 5: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday lashed out at the INDIA alliance for their criticism of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and said that the opposition has always "misled" people about the government.
Waqf Bill absolutely constitutional and humane, says BJP's Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi, April 5: The Waqf Bill is absolutely constitutional and humane, and in the interest of 99 per cent of Muslims, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari said on Saturday after the Bill was passed by Parliament after a marathon debate.
Uddhav Thackeray has betrayed Balasaheb's ideals, says Bawankule on Waqf Bill
Pune, April 5: Maharashtra BJP president and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule here on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying the ideals and vision of his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, by opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Will continue to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity.
Ajit Pawar's support for Waqf Bill sign of his helplessness for power: Congress
Mumbai, April 4: Maharashtra unit Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar has completely surrendered to the BJP for the sake of power by supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
It is not against any religion: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi supports Waqf Amendment Bill
Gaya, April 4: Accusing the Opposition parties of playing the "politics of appeasement," Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday asserted that the Waqf Amendment Bill is not against anyone.
BJD's change of stance on Waqf (Amendment) Bill sparks debate in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's Congress unit alleging that 'the alliance between BJD and BJP is still intact'.
Historic Waqf Bill ends corruption, grants entitlements to marginalised Muslims, says MRM
New Delhi, April 4: A wave of optimism and joy swept across the nation as the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was passed in both Houses of Parliament. The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Friday hailed the Bill as a historic move that will pave the way for transparency, justice, and development within the Muslim community.
Symbol of transparency, justice: Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament
New Delhi, April 4: Hailing the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Friday appealed to the Muslim community to "celebrate this historic moment with joy and pride" as it is not against any religion or sect but is a "symbol of transparency, justice, and development."