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No constitutional visualisation of any authority above Parliament: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar again underlined that Parliament is supreme vis-à-vis framing laws days after he raised questions about the judiciary acting as a “super Parliament”
Published on Apr 22, 2025 04:00 PM IST
'If the country is run by the CJI...': Bengal BJP MLA supports Nishikant Dubey
The Bharatiya Janata Party distanced itself from Dubey's remark, saying the party neither agrees nor supports such statements.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 11:04 PM IST
Introduce PM's Question Hour, new book on Parliament suggests
Introduce PM's Question Hour, new book on Parliament suggests
Published on Apr 20, 2025 11:03 AM IST
PTI |
‘SC going beyond its limits’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams observations on Waqf
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey also questioned how the Supreme Court could set a timeline for the President to act on bills referred by governors
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 01:05 AM IST
HTC, New Delhi
'Close down Parliament if…': Nishikant Dubey attacks SC; Congress MP hits back
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sparked controversy by questioning the Supreme Court's authority over law-making.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 08:20 PM IST
After Owaisi, AAP's Amanatullah Khan challenges Waqf Bill in Supreme Court
The contentious Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the early hours of Thursday and Friday respectively.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 01:25 PM IST
Parl session closes with over 100% productivity
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the Lower House recorded 118% productivity or utilisation of time. The Rajya Sabha’s productivity stood at 119%.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 04:00 AM IST
After Parliament nod, what’s next for the Waqf legislation?
Additionally, the process for conducting inquiries by the collector, especially when referred by the waqf board, will require more detailed guidelines.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Opposition boycotts tea hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker: ‘Hope neutrality…’
During the Budget session, 10 bills were introduced, and 16 bills, including the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, were passed
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:47 PM IST
Protest over Sonia Ganghi's remarks on govt, Waqf Bill; Birla chides Cong leader
The protests were in response to Gandhi's claims that the BJP had bulldozed the Lok Sabha proceedings on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 01:02 PM IST
Congress to move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Bill's constitutionality: Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh said the party would soon petition the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 10:37 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘Watershed moment’: PM Modi after Parliament passes Waqf Bill
PM Modi hailed the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill as a pivotal moment for socio-economic justice.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Waqf Bill ‘anti-democratic’, take it back: Actor-politician Vijay to Centre
Vijay also condemned the BJP government for "taking up anti-Muslim politics."
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 08:45 PM IST
‘Corrected mistakes that Congress made in 2013’: Giriraj Singh on Waqf Bill
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will provide benefits to poor Muslims.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 10:45 AM IST
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Parl clears bill to strengthen immigration laws
The bill, already passed by the Lok Sabha on March 27, was cleared by a voice vote after a debate and will now be sent for President Droupadi Murmu’s approval
Published on Apr 03, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Zia Haq, New Delhi
Shah recalls Lalu's 2013 speech on Waqf bill: ‘PM Modi fulfilling his wishes’
In his speech in the Lok Sabha, the home minister also accused the opposition of fear-mongering over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 10:34 PM IST
‘Balasaheb Thackeray also opposed Waqf’: Shiv Sena MP Mhaske slams opposition
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday considered the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, incorporating recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 03:24 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
AIMPLB to challenge Waqf Bill in court, hold nationwide protests
The Waqf Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha for discussion and passage on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 03:29 PM IST
PTI |
What is Waqf Amendment Bill and why is Opposition against it?
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill proposes significant changes to the Waqf Act, seeking improved efficiency and management of waqf properties.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 11:20 AM IST
Waqf Bill: Who supports, who opposes and does BJP have numbers in Parliament?
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, faces a crucial debate in Parliament, with the BJP confident of support from key allies.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 12:13 PM IST
Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha today; INDIA bloc holds strategy meet, BJP issues whip
The Janata Dal (United) has clarified that it will support the NDA government on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Govt fully prepared to table Waqf bill, some parties seeking to stoke tensions in society: Rijiju
Govt fully prepared to table Waqf bill, some parties seeking to stoke tensions in society: Rijiju
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 06:24 PM IST
PTI |
Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava to be screened in Parliament on this date: Report
PM Narendra Modi and union ministers will reportedly attend the show of Chhaava. Vicky Kushal and the rest of the cast are also likely to attend it.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 03:13 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Parliamentary committee on 'One Nation, One Election' to meet today at 3 PM
The last meeting of JPC was held on March 18 and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve had participated in it.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 11:15 AM IST
ANI |
NEP row: Amit Shah says his ministry to use states' languages for communication
The home minister said there have been enough divisions in the nation over language and this should not happen anymore.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:34 PM IST
Kangana shares what Parliamentarians get up to when sessions get adjourned
Kangana Ranaut had won the Lok Sabha Election 2024 from Mandi constituency. She joined BJP in March 2024.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:45 PM IST
DMK resolves to raise delimitation exercise issue in parliament
The DMK MPs have resolved to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests concerning the Lok Sabha seat delimitation issue.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 12:04 AM IST
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Stalin, DMK MPs vow to ‘resist attempts that penalise population control’
The DMK MPs also agreed to work with the Opposition's INDIA bloc and other democratic forces to uphold Tamil Nadu's rights on delimitation.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 04:34 PM IST
Telangana MPs plan adjournment motion against Centre’s ‘step-motherly treatment’
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Telangana MPs led by state deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan
Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Cong asks PM Modi to take Parliament into confidence on Trump's tariff claims
The Congress party has asked whether the interests of farmers and manufacturers will be compromised if tariff rates in India are reduced.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 02:49 PM IST