POLITICS
One of Two Vacant Rajya Sabha Seats to Go to Ajit Pawar’s NCP, says Fadnavis
At a press conference in Satara, Fadnavis said, "Now, as two Rajya Sabha seats fall vacant, one will be retained by the BJP and the other will be given to Ajit Pawar's group, as promised to them earlier by the BJP.". "The final decision will be taken by the BJP parliamentary board." At another briefing in Pune, Fadnavis attacked the Congress for opposing the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday and later sent to a joint parliamentary committee amid an acrimonious debate.
Manish Sisodia Released After 17 Months, Praises Constitutional Power
As Sisodia emerged from the jail at 6:45 p.m., a sea of supporters who braved the rain welcomed him with rose petals and lifted him on their shoulders, raising "Inquilab Zindabad" slogans.
Union Cabinet Reaffirms No 'Creamy Layer' Provision in SC/ST Reservations as Per Constitution
The Cabinet, after a meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi, took up for discussion the recent judgment of the Supreme Court on the sub-categorization of reservations for SCs and STs. "The NDA government stands firmly by the Constitution as envisioned by Dr Ambedkar," Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweeted.
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Amritpal Singh's Lok Sabha Candidacy
The petitioner's contention, placed before the bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan, was based on Article 84 of the Constitution of India, laying down that only a citizen of India shall be chosen for being a Member of Parliament. The petitioner claimed that Singh had announced that he did not take oath to the Constitution of India.
Yasin Malik Chooses to Represent Himself in Delhi HC as NIA Seeks Death Penalty
The single bench led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait issued a hearing for September 19 and asked Malik to reconsider stand on legal representation. He was also at liberty to file a written response or a reply.
JD(U) Backs Waqf Bill, says it is not 'anti-Muslim'
JD(U) leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh came out in its defense, saying that the proposed amendments had nothing discriminatory against any single community. "People are saying it is anti-Muslim, which is not true. The Ayodhya comparison is completely misplaced, as one is a temple and the other a regulatory institution. The government is not interfering with mosque affairs; what it wants is transparency in the institution," Singh said.
SC Grants Bail to AAP’s Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Cases
A bail bond of ₹10 lakh with two sureties was ordered by the court, surrender of his passport, and bi-weekly reporting to the Investigating Officer on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr. Sisodia has also been directed not to influence witnesses or tamper with evidence.
Waqf Amendments to Provide Equal Representation for Muslim Women: Smriti Irani
The Bill was brought in to facilitate the registration of Waqf properties in a central portal and other connected reforms; it was introduced in Parliament on Thursday.
Rijiju Defends Waqf Amendment Bill, Asserts No Religious Freedom Will Be Compromised
Despite interruptions from the Opposition, Rijiju emphasized, "The provisions outlined in this Bill, from Articles 25 to 30, do not encroach upon any religious freedoms or breach any constitutional articles."
Centre Introduces Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha; Congress Decries It as 'Draconian'
This new bill will avenge the Waqf Act of 1995 and shall repeal the Mussalman Waqf Act of 1923.
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