In a significant legislative development, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following an exhaustive 11-hour debate. The bill was approved with 288 votes in favor and 232 against, reflecting a deeply divided house on the contentious issue. Introduced by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, the bill aims to reform the management…
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has come to the defense of her son, Rahul Gandhi, following criticism for his absence during the Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025. The bill, which was passed after a heated 12-hour discussion, has drawn sharp opposition from the INDIA bloc, including Congress, for allegedly…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a sharp rebuttal to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who recently described India’s Northeast as “landlocked” and positioned Bangladesh as the “guardian of ocean access” for the region. Speaking at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, Jaishankar emphasized India’s strategic role in regional connectivity and highlighted its 6,500-km coastline—the…
Congress MP and poet Imran Pratapgarhi made a bold statement on April 2, 2025, by arriving at Parliament dressed in black to protest against the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Holding a placard that read “Reject Waqf Bill,” Pratapgarhi expressed his firm opposition to the legislation, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union…
Marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and China, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a “Dragon-Elephant tango” to symbolize harmonious coexistence and mutual progress. In a message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Xi emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation and peaceful coexistence between the two nations, both of which are ancient…
In a significant breach of the ceasefire agreement, Pakistani troops intruded into Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on April 1, 2025. The intrusion was accompanied by unprovoked firing, prompting a controlled and calibrated response from the Indian Army. The incident occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector…
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs on April 2, Indian exporters are bracing for potential disruptions across key industries. The tariffs, aimed at addressing the U.S.’s trade deficit, could significantly impact sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and automobiles. India, the U.S.’s largest trading partner from 2021-22 to 2023-24, accounts for…
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, describing it as “unacceptable” and vowing to resist its implementation. Speaking to media representatives in Srinagar, Abdullah expressed his concerns about the bill’s implications for the governance of Waqf properties and its potential impact on the Muslim community. “The Waqf…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that India’s capital expenditure (capex) allocation for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been increased to ₹11.21 lakh crore, up from ₹11.11 lakh crore in the previous fiscal year. Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour, Sitharaman emphasized that there has been no reduction in capex, countering claims of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive discussions with Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font during the latter’s state visit to India. The meeting, which took place at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, focused on enhancing bilateral relations across diverse sectors, including trade, defense, renewable energy, and cultural exchange. Describing Chile as an “important friend and partner”…
