Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that approval has been granted to develop 501 Wayside Amenities (WSAs) along national highways and expressways, including 56 in Gujarat.
Ahead of hearing in Supreme Court on Monday of pleas challenging constitutional validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who also chairs the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf, said the Central government will submit its response before the Supreme Court, which
Ahead of hearing in Supreme Court to pleas challenging constitutional validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 on Monday, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali expressed hope that they would get justice from the Supreme Court.
Ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Murshidabad, BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya asked that what would the Chief Minister do now by visiting the violence hit region.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of her visit to Murshidabad. He said that the Chief Minister should have gone to the violence hit area earlier.
Taiwan is considering amending laws to require prior approval or public disclosure of China-bound travel by officials, including legislators, to counter growing infiltration risks, with stricter rules for those with access to classified information.
The AIMPLB has accused the central government of prioritising communal interests over constitutional values and has announced to stage nationwide protests until July 7, said an official release on Sunday.
The Supreme Court is likely to hear a plea on May 5 seeking suo moto contempt action against MP Nishikant Dubey for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Court and Chief Justice of India. The plea also seeks action on provocative speeches.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inspected the redevelopment of Vidisha Railway Station, highlighting the ongoing modernisation efforts. A 24-crore-rupee investment has been approved for the first phase, with plans for further expansion and improved amenities.
Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel, while presenting the plans and policies of the KP Sharma Oli-led government, announced that the constitution amendment will be advanced further in the coming year.
As per the amended provisions, individuals from outside the state will now be permitted to purchase land for specific purposes, such as residential, educational, healthcare, hospitality, or industrial use, only after undergoing a stringent process and fulfilling defined criteria.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi participated in a symbolic protest by switching off the lights at his residence, aligning with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's (AIMPLB) call against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.