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Waqf Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amidst Diverse Reactions
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, proposing significant reforms to the Waqf Act of 1995. The bill aims to enhance transparency and inclusivity in the management of Waqf properties across the country. The proposed amendments seek to ensure representation of...
US Urges India To Reconsider Tariff Hike On Agricultural Imports
The US government has sharply criticised India’s decision to impose a 100% tariff on agricultural imports, marking a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries. The move, set to take effect on April 2, comes as a response to India’s growing protectionist stance and the US’s increasing...
Congress Privilege Motion Against HM Over Remarks on Sonia
The Congress party has escalated its confrontation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah by filing a privilege motion in the Rajya Sabha. The motion, submitted by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, alleges that Shah made defamatory statements aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress...
Trump’s Tariffs Poised to Impact India’s Export Economy
The United States is set to implement new “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2, a move that could significantly affect India’s export sectors. President Donald Trump has emphasized the need to reduce the U.S. trade deficit by imposing tariffs that match those of other countries, a policy that may disrupt...
Clashes in Malda’s Mothabari Lead to Internet Suspension, Arrests
Clashes between two communities erupted in Mothabari, Malda district, West Bengal, prompting authorities to suspend internet services and impose prohibitory orders to prevent further escalation. A substantial police presence has been deployed, resulting in the arrest of 34 individuals linked to the unrest. The Calcutta High Court has intervened,...
Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech, Quashes FIR Against MP
The Supreme Court has quashed the First Information Report filed against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi concerning his Instagram post featuring the poem “Ae khoon ke pyase baat suno.” A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan ruled that the poem’s content does not constitute a...
