JPC chief slams Owaisi for tearing Waqf Bill in LS, calls it 'attack on democracy'

IANS | April 3, 2025 12:02 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, on Thursday, condemned AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for tearing a copy of the legislation in the Lok Sabha, calling it an "attack on democracy" and stating that the public will "never forgive" the act.

DMK to challenge Waqf bill in SC: CM Stalin

IANS | April 3, 2025 10:33 AM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday condemned the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha and announced that the DMK will challenge the legislation in the Supreme Court.

Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill after marathon debate

IANS | April 3, 2025 2:15 AM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Waqf (Amendment) Bill remained one of the major subjects of discussion on Wednesday as the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed its tabling. After a marathon debate on the Bill that went on for almost 12 hours, it was eventually passed in the Lok Sabha in the early hours of Thursday. The Bill was approved by the Lower House with a majority of 288 votes against 232.

Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:37 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill after holding a discussion on it which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.