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'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......

Waqf bill: Govt says no interference in Muslims; Oppn objects

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday launched a feisty defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's charge that it was unconstitutional and targeted......

Restaurants can't levy mandatory service charge on food bills: HC

Restaurants cannot mandatorily levy service charge on food bills in a "camouflaged and coercive" manner as it is against public interest and amounts to unfair trade practice, the Delhi High Court......

'Nitishji Doesn't Need A Certificate For His Secular Politics'

'Muslims in Bihar under Nitishji's rule are safest than anywhere else.' IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Mohammed Zama Khan at an Iftar party in Patna. Photograph: ANI Photo ......

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

The Lok Sabha early on Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling National Democratic Alliance strongly defending the legislation......

What Nitin Gadkari told India Inc

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday asked the industry not to perennially demand a reduction in taxes as the government needs funds to implement welfare schemes for the poor. Photograph: Mohd......

'Investments Of Over Rs 4 Trillion To Create 100,000 Jobs'

'The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Global Investors Summit 2025......

Budget proposes social security scheme for gig workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a social security scheme for one crore gig workers engaged with online platforms and said the government will provide them identity cards......

Budget 2025: More credit for farmers, 6 new schemes announced

In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agri-productivity and rural prosperity, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new agricultural schemes while increasing the......

Budget will revitalise agri sector, rural economy

Recent documents by NITI Aayog and periodic labour force surveys on employment show that the importance of agriculture is rising in the Indian economy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

'Modiji remaining healthy and happy is something I pray for all the time.' IMAGE: Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rupali......

From Olympic gold to IOC throne: Kirsty Coventry's historic rise

IMAGE: Kirsty Coventry's journey from the Olympic podium to the highest office in sport has been marked by excellence, resilience, and reform. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters Kirsty......

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.' IMAGE: Not revoking WFI suspension would have been injustice......

Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Action plan ready to prepare India for hosting 2036 Games, says Union Sports Minister IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (extreme right) and Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav (2nd from......

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