POLITICS
Government Proposes Major Reforms to Waqf Board, Mandates Women Members
The two Bills would enable the initiation of reforms in the Waqf Board that has provisions for making it mandatory to have at least two women members on the Board.
Uddhav Thackeray's Delhi Trip Highlights His Struggle for Power: Shiv Sena Critique
Nirupam remembered the good old times when national leaders used to visit Matoshree to discuss various issues during the time of late Hindu Hriday Samrat, Balasaheb Thackeray.
PM Modi Unveils Key Economic Indicators in Latest Update
Now, some of the riveting developments taken up in this fortnightly newsletter are:
Proposed Amendments to Waqf Law Include Major Reforms and New Act Name
The Waqf Amendment Bill, which is to be placed in the Lok Sabha shortly, has also proposed to rename the Waqf Act of 1995 as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
Salman Khurshid Warns: Bangladesh-Style Crisis Could Occur in India
While India might appear stable and celebrant, especially after some of the recent victories, there are deeper and troubling elements at work, according to Khurshid. The dynamics that happened in Bangladesh could play out in India, although present conditions are such that these spurts of violence cannot be so acute.
Jarange-Patil Warns: Failure to Grant Maratha Quotas Will Force Us to Seek Power
During a media briefing, Jarange-Patil emphasized that Maratha groups have no intention of delving into politics or running in elections unless absolutely necessary. However, he made it clear that if the state government does not fulfill its promise regarding reservations, their only recourse would be to enter the electoral fray and assume power. Once in power, Jarange-Patil promised to address all the community's needs.
Supreme Court Delays Decision on Manish Sisodia's Bail in Excise Policy Cases
The case was reviewed by Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, who listened to arguments from senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Sisodia, and Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, who stood for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Hasina in shock, govt giving her time before speaking to her, says Jaishankar at all-party meeting
It was during the meeting that Jaishankar responded to questions from various leaders, including Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi. He has refused to rule out foreign interference in Bangladesh's unrest but added that things are pretty fluid at this point in time, with the government closely monitoring developments. Mr. Gandhi asked whether there were chances of foreign governments fomenting trouble.
CM Mamata Banerjee Commends LoP Suvendu Adhikari in Assembly Session
The treasury benches brought the motion on the 11th day of the ongoing monsoon session. Both the chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari participated effectively in the debate.
Jaya Bachchan Raises Concerns Over Inclusion of 'Amitabh' in Her Official Name
Bachchan said, "Sir, you know what Amitabh means to me. While I am very proud of my marriage and my husband, I am only rejoicing, feeling happy and proud about his success."
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