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29 Jul

Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM, Amit Shah to Address Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor

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New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament saw heated discussions on Tuesday as the Lok Sabha continued its debate on Operation Sindoor for the second consecutive day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the House between 12 pm and 1 pm, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to speak later in the evening, according to government sources. Key Business in Lok Sabha Apart from the discussion on Operation Sindoor, several standing committee reports will be tabled in the House. These include: Communications and Information Technology Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Rural Development and Panchayati…

28 Jul

Parliament Gears Up for High-Stakes 16-Hour Debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’ Amid Monsoon Session

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New Delhi (National Times): The Lok Sabha is set to witness a heated 16-hour-long debate on Monday, July 28, over Operation Sindoor, India’s military counterstrike following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The discussion marks a crucial moment in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with both the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc expected to lock horns on key aspects of the operation and its geopolitical implications. According to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Business Advisory Committee had unanimously decided to prioritise a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, following persistent demands from the Opposition, especially the Congress, for clarity…

25 Jul

Parliament Pays Tribute to Kargil Martyrs as Day 5 of Monsoon Session Commences

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New Delhi (National Times): The fifth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament began on a solemn note as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the House in paying heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War, ahead of the 26th anniversary of India's victory in the conflict. Opening the proceedings, Speaker Birla recalled the valour and supreme sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their lives while defending the nation during the Kargil conflict. He noted that Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorated annually on July 26, is a reminder of the indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication of…

21 Jul

Monsoon Session 2025: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Amid Opposition Uproar Over Operation Sindoor

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New Delhi (National Times): The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 kicked off on a stormy note Monday, with the Lok Sabha adjourned till noon following loud protests from Opposition members demanding an urgent debate on key national concerns. The Opposition raised strong objections over the Centre’s handling of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar, and sought immediate discussions on Operation Sindoor, among other pressing matters. Despite the uproar, the government had lined up a packed agenda for the session, including debates on bills concerning GST reforms, mining laws, sports governance, and more.…

19 Apr

Nishikant Dubey Slams Supreme Court’s Law-Making Role, Sparks Political Clash

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New Delhi, April 19: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has reignited the debate over the separation of powers by stating that Parliament might as well be shut down if the Supreme Court continues to make laws. His remarks followed the apex court's decision to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Act, prompting the Centre to put parts of it on hold. Dubey expressed concern that the judiciary is increasingly stepping into the legislature's domain, citing examples where the court nullified key laws passed by Parliament.He pointed to cases like the scrapping of Section 66A of the IT Act and the decriminalization of homosexuality…

04 Apr

Waqf Bill Faces Legal Challenge as Owaisi, Congress MP Move Supreme Court

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New Delhi, April 4, 2025 — Hours after Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi moved the Supreme Court, calling it unconstitutional. They argued that the law undermines religious autonomy and discriminates against the Muslim community.The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill early Friday with 128 votes in favor and 95 against, following its approval in the Lok Sabha with a 288-232 margin. The Bill now awaits President Droupadi Murmu’s assent to become law. It mandates that only self-owned properties can be declared as Waqf after verifying ownership and ensuring inheritance rights…