POLITICS
Modi Government's Strategy to Curtail UPA-Era Waqf Powers: Key Changes Unveiled
According to sources close, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved nearly 40 amendments to the Waqf Act. These proposed changes aim to curb powers of the Waqf Board in declaring properties as "Waqf property".
Kamala Harris Conducts Final Meetings with VP Contenders
Harris will make the announcement of her choice at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
AIMPLB Vows to Resist Any Limitations on Waqf Boards' Authority
The AIMPLB strongly opposed any amendments in the Waqf Act, 2013, having a view to affect a change in the status of Waqf properties or paving the way for their takeover by the government or private persons.
BJP Delegation Urges Increased Compensation for Ayodhya Rape Survivor, Claims Accused Has a History of Similar Crimes
Rajya Sabha MP Sangeeta Balwant Bind said that she was outraged to know about the plight of the girl after the delegation was told that the accused had previous records of such offences. The team members sat down and discussed the whole incident with the girl's family at their residence to know more about it.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Dismisses 'Passive Governor' Concept
Talking to the PTI in an interview in Delhi, during his stay here for the Governors' Conference, Bose said the governor should not act as a "rubber stamp" while carrying out his constitutional functions meant to uphold the Constitution and save federalism.
Mayawati Challenges Supreme Court’s SC Sub-Classification Ruling, Calls for Parliamentary Reversal
Addressing a press conference, Mayawati termed the judgment of the SC, which authorized states to form sub-categories within SCs and STs for the purpose of reservation with the aim of uplifting more disadvantaged sub-groups, as 'wrong' and 'improper'. She said that the ruling can deprive the existing reservations for SCs and STs and can divert these quotas to the general category.
UP Set to Meet 'One District, One Medical College' Target Soon: Chief Minister
At the meet, some major decisions were taken related to increasing power generation and metro services. The Cabinet has agreed to the proposal for formation of a JV with the Union government and its agencies, and constitution of an infrastructure investment trust.
Centre to Revise Waqf Act: Limit Powers and Enhance Women's Representation
Sources said that the bill would have about 40 amendments to the Wakf Act and had already been approved by the Union Cabinet by Friday.
Scindia Criticizes Congress Following Rahul Gandhi's Allegation of Upcoming ED Raid
Gandhi had asserted on Friday that the Enforcement Directorate was preparing to raid him in response to his 'Chakravyuh' speech delivered in Parliament on July 29.
Demonstrators Oppose AUKUS Nuclear Submarines at Sydney Rally
Peter Murphy, convener of the Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition, addressed the crowd, telling them that the AUKUS Pact was a secretive deal between the United States, Britain, and Australia to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines. In addition, it had grandiose plans to develop hypersonic missiles, conduct cyber warfare, and enhance quantum computing and artificial intelligence weapons.
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