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Waqf Amendment Bill Passed \| Major Waqf Reforms Approved in Rajya Sabha After Intense Debate The Waqf Amendment Bill has officially cleared the Rajya Sabha, marking a major shift in Waqf property regulations. Following intense debates in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the bill introduces crucial.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 16:06Published on April 4, 2025

Waqf Amendment Bill: Kapil Sibal slams Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha \| Waqf Amendment Debate Waqf Amendment Bill: The Waqf Amendment Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. On April 2, a 12-hour-long debate took place in the Lok Sabha on the Waqf Bill, during which nearly all MPs expressed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 10:41Published on April 4, 2025

Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav: Jibes Over Party Presidents Amid Heated Waqf Bill Debate in Lok Sabha Amid intense debates over the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav engaged in a rare lighthearted exchange. The two leaders took.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:45Published on April 2, 2025

Parliament a Waqf property? Kiren Rijiju sparks outrage, Waqf Amendment Bill is tabled in Lok Sabha Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, revealing shocking claims that even the Indian Parliament was being declared Waqf property. The bill aims to curb illegal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:30Published on April 2, 2025

Waqf Amendment Bill: Amit Shah Rips Into Congress in Lok Sabha, 'Committee Thappa Lagaati Thi…' Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, accusing the party of using parliamentary committees as mere rubber stamps... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published on April 2, 2025

Delimitation Debate: What is Delimitation Exercise \| Will it Strip Southern States of Power? The upcoming delimitation exercise in India has ignited a fierce debate between the central government and southern states. The process, which involves redrawing Lok Sabha and state assembly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:46Published on March 21, 2025

Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 Explained: Controls, Registration, Penalties for Illegal Entry Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduces the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace outdated.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:54Published on March 11, 2025

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'He just ran away': Rahul Gandhi 'not allowed to speak' claim gets Om Birla's 'maintain conduct' reply Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi further accused Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla of making an unsubstantiated remark and not allowing him to respond, leading to an adjournment of the House. Gandhi.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 26, 2025

Lok Sabha adjourned briefly amid opposition uproar over MGNREGA dues for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Bengal IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2025
UP CM Yogi Adityanath says INDIA bloc used George Soros's money in Lok Sabha polls Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and its allies of using billionaire George Soros's funds to influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, labeling it treason. He also criticized.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2025
6 parties had Rs 4,300 crore more in kitty after Lok Sabha polls, study shows IndiaTimes - Published on March 24, 2025

SAD calls for freezing population reference to 1971 census and equitable Lok Sabha seat allocation IndiaTimes - Published on March 22, 2025
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'Are bhai, nazar mein hi aatankwadi hain toh...': Amit Shah's 'Kaala Chashma' jibe at Rahul Gandhi Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday in a sharp jibe at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while speaking in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and.. DNA - Published on March 21, 2025
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Din in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi rises to speak after PM Modi, denied nod Lok Sabha witnessed chaos after PM Modi's statement on Maha Kumbh, as Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak. The opposition protested, leading to adjournment. Rahul supported the PM's statement.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025	BSF seized 294 drones in Punjab in 2024: MoS Nityanand Rai informs Lok Sabha In 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 294 drones in Punjab, as stated by junior home minister Nityanand Rai. In efforts to curb narco-smuggling via drones along the Indo-Pakistan border,.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025
'No such data maintained centrally,' Govt on Kumbh stampede toll in Lok Sabha Minister Nityanand Rai informed Parliament that there is no central data on casualties during the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede in Prayagraj, as religious congregation management is a state matter. He.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025	'Did not pay condolences': Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi on Maha Kumbh speech in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not expressing condolences for the Maha Kumbh stampede victims during his Lok Sabha address. He also highlighted employment issues. PM Modi had praised the success.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025
'Nectar of unity is key outcome of Maha Kumbh': Top quotes from PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh 2025 as a significant milestone for India during his address to the Lok Sabha. He credited the people of India, UP, and Prayagraj for their.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025	Need clarity on delimitation safeguards for south: YSRCP YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh urges the Modi govt to clarify mechanisms ensuring southern states, which followed population control, do not lose political weight in the forthcoming Lok Sabha.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2025
New Delhi railway station stampede: Government says 49,000 tickets were sold on February 15 A month after a stampede at New Delhi railway station that killed 18, the government revealed 49,000 general tickets were sold on February 15, significantly higher than the average. This spike led to.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2025	Finance minister Sitharaman tables Manipur budget, then launches DMK attack Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused DMK of hypocrisy regarding the Tamil language controversy while defending her colleague. The Lok Sabha passed supplementary demands for grants, including Rs.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2025
Sambit Patra’s 'Rohit Sharma' jibe at Rahul Gandhi sparks Congress protest in Lok Sabha IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2025	Lok Sabha approves Rs 51,463 crore additional spending, clears Manipur budget The Lok Sabha has approved additional government spending of Rs 51,463 crore for the current financial year, primarily for repaying high-cost debt and providing financial aid to Manipur. This includes.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2025
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Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, tabled in Lok Sabha, opposition says it violates constitutional provisions IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2025	DMK slaps privilege notice on education minister DMK filed a privilege notice in Lok Sabha against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of making defamatory remarks about Tamil Nadu during a discussion over the Samagra Shiksha Scheme... IndiaTimes - Published on March 10, 2025
'Question being raised in every state': Rahul Gandhi demands discussion on voter's list in Lok Sabha Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and TMC's Saugata Roy have called for a discussion on alleged voter list discrepancies, citing irregularities in states like Maharashtra, Haryana, and West.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 10, 2025	'Ensure TN doesn't lose seat': DMK gears up for Parliament session, seeks allies to oppose delimitation DMK MPs resolve to address delimitation and 'Hindi-imposition' issues in the upcoming parliamentary session. Led by CM MK Stalin, they plan to garner support from southern and other affected states to.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2025
Let 1971 census be basis of Lok Sabha seats for 30 years: Tamil Nadu parties Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin led an all-party meeting to oppose population-based delimitation, calling it a threat to India's federal structure. The resolution requests PM Modi to maintain the 1971.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2025	'They want to create Hindia': Kamal Haasan joins MK Stalin in opposing delimitation, 'Hindi imposition' Actor-politician Kamal Hassan joins Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in opposing the increase in Lok Sabha seats, suggesting a state-level expansion if necessary. Haasan believes the current 453 seats are.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2025
'Centre wants to reduce seats of southern states': DK Shivakumar slams delimitation Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar opposed the proposed nation-wide delimitation exercise, accusing the central government of attempting to reduce Lok Sabha seats in southern states. He vowed to.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 2, 2025	M K Stalin’s fresh salvo at Centre: ‘Delimitation to gag TN voice’ Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin called for a meeting of registered political parties to discuss the Union government's proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies in 2026. Stalin expressed.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2025
#CancelPatriarchy: Aadhe hum, aadha humara Despite women making up almost half of India's population, they hold only 14.4% of Lok Sabha seats and 9% in Vidhan Sabha. The Times of India’s campaign, 'Aadhe Hum, Aadha Humara,' highlights the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2025	LoP Rahul Gandhi greeted with 'double standards' poster during visit to Rae Bareli for 2027 UP polls Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged party workers to strengthen the organisation and begin preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.. DNA - Published on February 21, 2025
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