Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Parliament's nod to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill rendering it the government's most consequential piece of legislation in its third term, and the political heat it generated inside and outside the......

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

'It is not as if Hindus are not being touched at all, and only Muslims are.' IMAGE: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moves the motion for consideration of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in......

Parliament passes Waqf bill after RS nod by 128-95 votes

Parliament early Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the contentious legislation following an over 13-hour debate. Photograph: Screen grab/Sansad......

73 women elected to Lok Sabha, lower than 2019

A total of 73 women have won the Lok Sabha elections, a slight dip from 78 elected in 2019. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kangana Ranaut receives the winning certificate after her......

GST Bill passed in Lok Sabha; now faces RS test

Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill, a key reforms measure seeking to create a national market, was today approved by the Lok Sabha with support from parties like Biju Janata Dal and Trinamool......

Lok Sabha passes coal, insurance bills; set to face hurdles in RS

By all accounts govt is working towards joint sitting of the two houses to clear contentious laws but lack of numbers would upstage it there too The government managed to pass the crucial Coal and......

Dilip Tirkey feels, love for hockey will drive votes towards BJD

'The Odisha government has changed the image of the state by making it a sporting hub of the country with high performance centres, state-of-the-art training facilities and hosting big tournaments.......

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

WC star Kirti Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency. IMAGE: TMC's Kirti Azad with party chief Mamata Banerjee. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kirti Azad/X Cricket......