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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.
Government Retracts 2014 Waqf Properties Eviction Bill
Introduced in the Rajya Sabha on February 18, 2014 by then Minority Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan, it was referred to the Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on March 5, 2014.
RBI to Launch Public Database of Digital Lending Apps to Combat Fraud
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has advised financial regulators, including the RBI, to adopt further mechanisms to bring the growing monster of unauthorized online lending under control. The minister, in the 28th meet of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), emphasized that the regulators need to maintain their vigilance and be awake to manage emerging risks to financial stability amidst the changing domestic and global macro-financial conditions.
Dhankhar Steps Down Briefly Amid Opposition Outcry in RS Over Phogat Disqualification
The uproar began barely minutes after the Rajya Sabha session commenced, forcing Chairman Dhankhar to walk out of his chair in distress. "I have only one option, with a sad heart. I am not going away from my oath, but what I have seen today, is the way I have been treated. Physically, I am not able to sit here," he said before getting up from the chair and walking out.
Haryana CM Announces Silver Medalist Honors and Rewards for Vinesh Phogat
"Vinesh Phogat is a champion for us," Saini declared, adding that "the whole of India is proud of Vinesh's performance."
Sports Minister Affirms Full Support and Personal Staff for Vinesh Phogat in LS Address
The minister explained the role of the government and told the House that all support and training for the Games had been provided to Vinesh.
Farooq Abdullah Declares No Pre-Election Alliances for J&K Assembly Polls
"We will not be aligning with any other party, absolutely not," Abdullah told the media.
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