The Waqf Bill was passed by the Parliament after a heated debate in the early hours of Friday. The Bill has sparked sharp reactions and protests from Muslim outfits in several parts of the Country including Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.
In a post on X, Ramesh condemned the bill and stated that had the BJD not capitulated to the BJP, the opposition's numbers in Parliament would have been higher.
Congressman John Moolenaar, who chairs the House Select Committee on China, released a statement endorsing President Trump's declaration of new tariffs aimed at Chinese imports, based on a report from the Select Committee on the CCP (SCCCP).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a veiled dig at Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over his remarks about Eid prayers, saying that they were a source of shame for the state.
Speaking to ANI, the Union Minister said, "Whenever the BJP or NDA brings a good bill, like abolishing Article 370 or 35A, the Congress party works to complicate it and keep it in court so that its benefits don't reach the public."
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) marks the 35th anniversary of the Baren Uprising, solemnly paying tribute to the thousands of Uyghurs who perished during the violent crackdown by Chinese authorities in Akto County, East Turkistan, from April 5 to 10, 1990, as highlighted in a WUC release.
One of the standout points of this session was the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025. The Parliament passed the bill in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. 288 MPs voted in favour of the Bill while 232 against it.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday called for a national law which guarantees a significant share of the budget to schemes designed, targeted, and dedicated to meet the needs of Dalit and Adivasis.