New Delhi- Addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserted that misconceptions about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were being deliberately spread by certain parties to bolster their vote banks. He said that the proposed legislation was in line with fulfilling the wishes of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, something the opposition had…
Karnataka – The High Court of Karnataka has issued a strict directive to the state government to take necessary steps to suspend bike taxis within the next six weeks. Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd, ani Technologies Pvt Ltd and others have applied for directions to the state government to consider the applications filed in 2022…
Chennai- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene to protect the rights of Muslims and withdraw the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, currently under discussion in the Lok Sabha. “PM Modi should personally intervene to protect the rights of Muslim minorities and ensure the preservation of Waqf…
New Delhi- Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stated on Wednesday that the legislation, tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, will soon be passed, and it will bring transparency. He also stated that in the future, all properties in the country will be digitised, with registrations…
Jammu- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army intruded into the Indian side and also violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. “The violation took place at 1.10 p.m. on Tuesday, and the Indian troops responded with controlled…
Ahmedabad- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled 450 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in FY 2024-25, marking a 7 per cent year-on-year growth, it was announced on Wednesday. Mundra, APSEZ’s flagship port, achieved a historic feat by surpassing the 200 MMT cargo mark in a single fiscal, a first for any…
New Delhi- A court here on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by activist Medha Patkar challenging her conviction in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena, now Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, back in 2001. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Vishal Singh of the Saket Court dismissed the appeal and maintained the conviction order.The…
New Delhi- During parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday, Revolutionary Socialist Party’s N.K. Premchandan raised a point of order, stating, “As reported by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, we are not deliberating upon the original Bill. My submission pertains to whether the Joint Parliamentary Committee possesses the authority to incorporate new provisions into the Bill.” He further asserted…
Patna- RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was flown to New Delhi for medical examination and treatment after his health worsened on Wednesday morning. His son and Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, accompanied him to the Patna Airport. The RJD supremo is suffering from increased blood sugar levels, which have been a major concern…
New Delhi- Driven by rapid digitisation, rise of fintech and increased government support, the rural lending landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for structured and efficient lending models and ensuring that credit reaches those who need it most, according to a new report. The government initiatives such as the Kisan…
