The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is working to address all concerns and proposed changes to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The committee chairman, Jagdambika Pal, made this statement to address criticisms from opposition leaders about the bi...
A recent statement made by Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha has sparked controversy and demands for an apology. Kharge stated that "thousands died" in the stampede that occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His words have been ...
Er Rashid, the imprisoned leader of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and a Member of Parliament representing Baramulla, has begun a hunger strike in Tihar Jail. The strike started on January 31, and he is protesting the denial of permission to attend pa...
An Inner Manipur Member of Parliament (MP) recently voiced strong concerns about the government's handling of the Manipur conflict. Speaking in Lok Sabha on Monday, Bimol Akoijam criticized the Union government for its silence on the issue. He sugges...
Jamshedpur Member of Parliament, Vidyut Baran Mahato, recently spoke about the challenges of displacement and rehabilitation in Jharkhand during a session of parliament. Using a special rule, Mahato brought attention to the difficulties faced by fami...
The Joint Parliamentary Committee's report on the Waqf Amendment Bill is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha today. This action comes after the committee carefully examined the bill. The bill intends to make updates to the Waqf Act of 1995, wh...
Opposition Members of Parliament briefly walked out of the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, on Saturday. This dramatic move occurred during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech. The MPs were protesting the government’s per...
A recent report from a parliamentary committee regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill is facing criticism after a Member of Parliament claimed his objections were omitted. The Waqf Act is a law that deals with properties given for religious or charitable ...
A proposed law to change how Muslim religious properties, known as Waqf properties, are managed in India has recently moved forward despite strong objections. A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) voted to approve the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, making so...
A parliamentary committee is facing criticism over its handling of a proposed change to the Waqf Act, specifically regarding a clause called "waqf by user." This clause has been part of the law for a long time, and now some members of the committee w...
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has finalized its report and approved the revised Waqf Amendment Bill, marking a significant step in the legislative process. This decision, made on Wednesday through a majority vote, sets the stage for the bil...
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in New Delhi recently made some important changes to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2024. On Monday, the committee approved several amendments, or changes, to the bill. Interestingly, all of the changes accepted ...
Asaduddin Owaisi, a prominent leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), has voiced his strong disapproval of the proposed changes to the Waqf Board Amendment Bill. During a r...
Eleven opposition members of Parliament (MPs) on the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 are protesting how the committee chairman handled recent changes to the bill. They claim that Chairman Jagdambika Pal acted unfa...
A Joint Parliamentary Committee has recently approved a bill to amend laws concerning Waqf properties. These properties are those dedicated to religious or charitable causes under Islamic law. The committee made 14 changes to the original bill, which...
A bill to update how Muslim charitable properties, known as waqf properties, are managed in India has passed a key hurdle. The Joint Parliamentary Committee has finished its review of the Waqf Amendment Bill, approving significant changes to the curr...
The Waqf Bill has sparked significant debate between the government and opposition, evidenced by the 572 amendments proposed during a recent Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting. This large number of suggested changes shows a clear disagreemen...
Several members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition have formally complained to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla about a recent meeting concerning the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. This letter comes after a heated session of the Joint Parliamentary Committ...
A Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting in New Delhi, focused on the Waqf Amendment Bill, faced significant disruptions earlier today. Heated arguments broke out quickly between government and opposition members, creating a chaotic scene. Consequentl...
The chairperson of the parliamentary committee reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, has publicly stated that the bill should not cause alarm. He emphasized that the proposed law will not take any religious place away from anyone...
