Waqf Bill JPC’s study tours put off amid oppn decision to boycott trips

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 1 week ago
The Indian Parliament's joint committee study tour for the Waqf Bill, originally slated for November 9-14, has been postponed. Opposition MPs had planned to boycott the trips to Kolkata, Patna, and Lucknow due to scheduling conflicts and concerns over a lack of quorum. Earlier meetings in Guwahati and Bhubaneswar were poorly...

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Parliament of India

Bicameral legislature of India
India's Parliament is gearing up for a busy winter session with 15 new bills on the agenda. Key among them is the Waqf amendment bill, awaiting a report from a..
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India's Parliament will not convene on December 26th in observance of Constitution Day. The winter session, scheduled from November 25th to December 20th, may..
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Member of parliament

Representative of the voters to a parliament
Law ministry has drafted legislation to modernize the definition of 'offices of profit,' aiming to prevent the disqualification of Members of Parliament. The..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

The Indian government is planning to replace a 65-year-old law that disqualifies Members of Parliament (MPs) for holding "offices of profit." The proposed..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago


Kolkata

Capital of West Bengal, India
Fresh hilsa from Myanmar has surprised Kolkata fish lovers in November, well beyond the usual July-October season. Air-flown consignments of 4-6 tonnes per week..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata was diverted to Raipur Airport on Sunday following a bomb threat. The flight, carrying 187 passengers, underwent a..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Guwahati

Metropolis in Assam, India
Guwahati Zoo welcomed its first baby rhino in a decade, born to parents Gaonburha and Pori. The Assam CM has invited the public to suggest names for the calf,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Lucknow

Capital of Uttar Pradesh, India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow arrested Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash, the masterminds behind the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable and UPPSC RO/ARO..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

According to initial reports, the police suspected that the entire crime happened elsewhere, and the body was then dumped into the suitcase along the highway.
Credit: DNA - Published 6 days ago

According to initial reports, the police suspected that the entire crime happened elsewhere, and the body was then dumped into the suitcase along the highway.
Credit: DNA - Published 6 days ago

Zero-metre visibility was recorded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport at 8.30 am with the Runway Visual Range varying between 125 and 500 metres at..
Credit: DNA - Published 1 week ago


Patna

Metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India
After a man in Bihar's Patna succumbed to bullet injury, his left eye went missing as his body was placed on a bed in the hospital.
Credit: DNA - Published 3 days ago

RJD in Patna displayed posters criticizing Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' remark, accusing the BJP of betrayal and highlighting issues like inflation..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

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