At a side event during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Wednesday, former UK Member of Parliament Paul Burstow delivered a keynote speech addressing human rights violations and the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.
Congress leader Harish Rawat said that if the Leader of Opposition is not given a chance to speak, it raises concerns about how democracy and public interest can be protected.
Yadav also stressed that historical events cannot be judged by today's standards, and decisions taken in the past were based on the circumstances of that time. He argued that the democratic system of today cannot be run based on historical events and urged the BJP government to correct it
In response to media queries regarding the 2025 Annual Report of USCIRF, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen the recently released 2025 Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which once again continues its pattern of issuing bias
Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), addressed concerns regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, asserting that over 90% of Waqf properties consist of masjids, kabristans, dargahs, and imambaras.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised concerns on Wednesday over threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems, which are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated.
In an interview with ANI, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "namuna" (specimen) and alleged that the party wanted to keep "controversy" alive in Ayodhya.
"I need to indicate to the House that we yesterday had a very fruitful interaction on the issue that is agitating minds of the public. There was gracious presence of leaders of political parties, including Leader of the House and Leader of the Opposition. Without going into the details, the
The plan to set up a foreign liquor shop at Harshil, Uttarkashi, has been postponed due to local objections. District Magistrate Meherban Singh Bisht confirmed the delay, highlighting concerns from residents of the popular tourist destination.
Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, seeking to suspend the regular business of the House to discuss urgent concerns regarding alleged aberrations in the higher judiciary.