After his resignation from JD(U) over the party's stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Mohammed Kasim Ansari on Thursday criticised JD(U) leader Lalan Singh's speech in the Lok Sabha while supporting the bill and said the latter was spreading "misconception" among Muslims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra held bilateral talks on Thursday and discussed ways to further strengthen political exchanges, defence and security partnership and strategic engagement between the two countries.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, terming the move as a bold and unapologetic reclaiming of our civilisational roots.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday criticised the BJP over the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that their modus operandi is to keep the Muslim issue burning for their political gains.
Father Thomas Tharayil from the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Thursday hoped that when the Waqf (Amendment) Bill becomes law, it will give solace to the people in Munambam in Ernakulam district, who are facing eviction after the State Waqf board claimed their lands where they hav
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate. During the debate, members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation, while the BJP and its allies strongly supported it, saying it would bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf board
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday praised the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha and said that it doesn't interfere with Muslim religious practices.
"I congratulate and thank Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that a bill which eliminates irregularities and prevents anyone from taking advantage of Waqf was passed in the Lok Sabha and today will be passed in the Rajya Sabha as well. If there are any irregularities or
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP's Waqf Bill, claiming it is a diversion from their failure to address critical issues like inflation, unemployment, and the economic crisis. He called it a conspiracy to take control of Waqf lands.
The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade as the maritime sector aims to provide a economical, reliable and sustainable mode of transportation as it decongest road and rail network.