The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to "effectively address issues" related to the powers of the State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties and removal of
The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to "effectively address issues" related to the powers of the State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties and removal of
According to top government sources, the Waqf amendment bill is likely to be presented after the passage of the Finance Bill, likely this week. Before drafting the amendments, the government consulted various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to ensure comprehensive reforms.
Earlier today, former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief, Uddhav met Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi.
Speaking on the suggestions by many Opposition members to reduce GST on health insurance premiums, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit back at them stating that taxes were imposed on such items even before the GST regime came into effect in 2017.
The Lok Sabha has begun discussion on the Finance Bill after the Appropriation Bill for the central government's expenditure for 2024-25 was passed by the House on Monday.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, taking part in the discussion on the consideration and passing of Finance Bill 2024, observed that her government has been taking several decisions to provide relief to the middle class on the personal tax income front.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being "overweight" in the 50 kg category