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Minister Asks All Parties To Allow Triple Talaq Bill To Pass
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar on Wednesday asked all opposition parties to help pass the Triple Talaq Bill in Parliament on Wednesday.....
Pakistan Used Jadhav Meeting To Further Propaganda: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday accused Pakistan of committing serious and gross violation of human rights of the family members of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav and creating an intimidating atmosphere for them during their meeting with him which was used as an instrument to further Islamabad's propaganda.....
Lok Sabha Passes Bill That Criminalises Triple Talaq
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that criminalises instant divorce with three years of imprisonment for Muslim husbands after the government rejected an overwhelming demand from the Opposition to refer the legislation to a Parliamentary standing committee for detailed consideration.....
8 Ex-MLAs In Meghalaya, Including 5 From Congress, Join NPP
The NDA-affiliated National People's Party (NPP) on Thursday got a shot in the arm as eight former Meghalaya MLAs, including five from the Congress who had quit the assembly, joined the party to contest the upcoming assembly polls.....
Yogi To Address BJP Rally In Bengaluru On Sunday
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would address a BJP rally here on Sunday in view of the upcoming assembly election in Karnataka, a party official said on Saturday.....
Cabinet Approves 100% FDI In Retail, Construction
In major changes liberalising foreign direct investment in key sectors, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 100 per cent foreign investment in single brand retail trading (SBRT) and construction development and decided to open up Air India for FDI up to 49 per cent.....
Congress Questions Modi For Sending His Principal Secretary To CJI
Congress on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he sent his Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra to Chief Justice Dipak Misra's residence here a day after four senior judges told the media that all was not well with the Supreme Court.....
President, PM Greet Soldiers On Army Day
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the Army personnel on the 70th Army Day. ....
Punjab Minister Submits Resignation After Corruption Taint
Punjab's powerful cabinet minister Rana Gurjit Singh has submitted his resignation from the Congress government in the state led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh following allegations of corruption and money laundering against him.....
Government Ends Haj Subsidy
The central government on Tuesday said it has decided to withdraw subsidy given to Muslims for the annual Haj pilgrimage.....
