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......

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......

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate, with the Opposition terming the move......

One nation, one election: 32 parties back proposal, Cong among 15 to oppose

The high-level committee on "one nation, one election" approached 62 political parties, of which 47 responded -- 32 voicing support to holding simultaneous polls and 15 opposing it -- according to......

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the......

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank......

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Government is saying I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible.''India now is the only country that is saying such things.' IMAGE:......

Late Jaitley's son Rohan set to be next DDCA president

'I would like to work for the betterment of Delhi cricket and would love to have everyone on the same page.' IMAGE: Rohan Jaitley filed his papers for the DDCA president's post, following in the......

'BCCI should become player centric'

'There should be total transparency in the system.' IMAGE: The Indian cricketers celebrate an England wicket during the T20I series, July 9, 2022. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images   Vinod......

'Neither the court nor CoA should run cricket'

'It is for the cricket organisers to do it and these organisers are the elected bodies. Now the reforms require that they associate cricketers also. They take care of the game that's all. I think......

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

'Whatever the reforms the Supreme Court has approved for BCCI, it won't be possible to implement it all.' IMAGE: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has taken over the BCCI and......