2024

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha tomorrow

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will table the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, announced on Tuesday. The bill will be presented after the Question Hour for consideration and passing, followed by an 8-hour discussion, which may be extended, Rijiju informed. Earlier, Kiren Rijiju briefed BJP spokespersons about the Waqf Amendment Bill at the party's headquarters, providing a co...

March 24, 2025 9:52 AM

Finance Bill, Banking Laws Amendment on agenda as Parliament resumes

The Finance Bill, 2025, and the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, are among the key legislations set for discussion as both Houses of Parliament resume proceedings on Monday. In the Lok Sabha, FM Sitharaman will move the Bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the central government for the financial year 2025-26. Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary will make a statement regarding the status of implementation of the recommendations contained in the 1st Report of the Standing Committee...