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JPC approves Waqf (Amendment) Bill, clears 14 amendments

NEW DELHI: On Monday, January 26, 2025, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, incorporating all 14 amendments suggested by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, the committee rejected all proposals made by opposition members. A total of 44 amendments were considered over 6 months of discussions. After careful review, two dozen amendments were approved based on the majoritys decision, said JPC chairperson Ja

27 Jan 2025 5:05 pm
AAP Delhi Elections Manifesto: Kejriwal Makes 15 Key Promises for National Capital

NEW DELHI : In the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Aam Aadmi Party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alongside Chief Minister Atishi and senior party leaders Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia, unveiled the partys election manifesto today, January 27. The AAP has laid out 15 promises, including jobs and schemes for women and senior citizens, as part of their plan for Delhi if they return to power. The manifesto also highlights efforts to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

27 Jan 2025 2:05 pm
Kejriwal Promises to Tackle Sewage Issues Across Delhi if AAP Wins Again

New Delhi: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has pledged to focus on resolving the city's sewage problems urgently if his party is re-elected in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. In a video message on Saturday, January 25, the former Delhi Chief Minister pointed out the development efforts made by the AAP government in unauthorized colonies, emphasizing the progress made in bringing basic infrastructure to these areas. When we took over the government in Delhi, there was no development in unau

25 Jan 2025 3:05 pm
Asaduddin Owaisi Challenges Arvind Kejriwal: Walk the Streets of Okhla and Face Reality

NEW DELHI: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday (January 24, 2025) took a jab at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that there is barely any difference between the two. He also dared Kejriwal to walk through Okhla, alleging that residents would shower him with shoes. While campaigning for AIMIM candidate Shifa-ur-Rehman in the Okhla constituency ahead of the Delhi elections, Owaisi remarked, Kejriwal and Modi are like

24 Jan 2025 3:05 pm
Waqf Bill: 10 Opposition Members Suspended From Parliamentary Panel

NEW DELHI:Ten opposition MPs were suspended from a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday after a disturbance broke out. The suspended MPs include Mohammed Jawaid, Kalyan Banerjee, A Raja, Nasir Hussain, Asaduddin Owaisi, Mohibullah, Arvind Sawant, M. Abdullah, Nadimul Haq, and Imran Masood. The next meeting of the JPC is set for January 27, starting at 11:00 AM, where committee members will review the clauses one by one. Earlier this week, Jagd

24 Jan 2025 2:05 pm
Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal Pledges to Tackle Unemployment in Five Years

NEW DELHI : With less than two weeks until voting in the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal made a bold promise to eliminate unemployment in the city within the next five years. In a video message, the former Delhi chief minister stressed his commitment to creating job opportunities. My main focus will be providing jobs to our youth. Our team is working on a detailed plan to address the unemployment issue, he shared. Kejriwal highlighted his government's success

23 Jan 2025 2:05 pm
Arvind Kejriwal Releases AAP's 7-Point Manifesto for Delhi's Middle Class

NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has released the partys manifesto with a strong focus on addressing the needs of the middle class ahead of the Delhi assembly elections. On Wednesday, (January 22) Kejriwal presented the manifesto, which also included seven major demands directed at the Central Government ahead of the upcoming Union Budget. Speaking about these demands, he stated, We urge the central government to dedicate the next Union Budget to the middle cla

22 Jan 2025 5:05 pm
Alcohol Is Available, But Clean Water Isn't? PM Modi Slams AAP During 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted through video conferencing with BJP booth-level workers in New Delhi under the Mera Booth Sabse Majboot programme. His address aimed to inspire and prepare the party cadre for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for February 5. Speaking to BJP workers from 13,033 booths across 256 wards in the capital, PM Modi emphasized the importance of connecting with voters at the grassroots level. This initiative, 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot,&

22 Jan 2025 3:05 pm
Mera Booth Sabse Majboot: PM Modi to address BJP workers in Delhi Today

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually address and deliver guidance to the booth-level workers of the Delhi BJP on Wednesday, January 22, as part of the party's Mera Booth Sabse Majboot initiative. This comes as a key move ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi, scheduled for February 5. Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the national coordinator of the NaMo App and BJP leader, confirmed that PM Modi will interact with booth workers via video conferencing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. W

22 Jan 2025 11:05 am
Belagavi: Kharge Unveils Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Stresses Need for Protecting Consitution

BELAGAVI - KARNATAKA : Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, inaugurated a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This initiative is part of the Congress' 'Gandhi Bharat' campaign, marking 100 years since Mahatma Gandhi chaired the 39th Congress Session in Belagavi during Indias freedom struggle in 1924. Speaking at the event, Kharge emphasized the critical role of democracy and the Constitution in maintain

21 Jan 2025 6:05 pm
Delhi Assembly Elections: Nearly 700 Candidates Competing for 70 Seats

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for Delhis eagerly awaited Assembly elections on February 5, with as many as 700 ( exactly recorded 699) candidates in the race for the 70-member House. This year sees an increase of 27 contestants compared to the 2020 elections, which had 672 candidates. The results of the polls will be announced on February 8. The New Delhi constituency, currently represented by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, has become the most contested seat, as per the Delhi Chief

21 Jan 2025 5:05 pm
BJP Unveils Promises for Delhi Elections: Focus on Students, Youth, and Women

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the second part of its election manifesto for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, titled Sankalp Patra Part-II, at the partys State Office. The first section of the manifesto was introduced earlier by BJP National President JP Nadda, and the second part was released by BJP MP Anurag Thakur. In the initial part, the party had pledged to continue the existing welfare initiatives in the national capital. When we are thinking of a devel

21 Jan 2025 1:05 pm