Politics

After passage from Parliament, Waqf Bill awaits President's nod [Details]

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday after a marathon debate, involving heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Upper House debated the bill for nearly 14 hours and then cleared it with 128 votes in favour and 95 against.

Apr 4, 2025

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka after attending BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand

How PM Modi revitalised BIMSTEC and helped make it a vibrant forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are revitalising the BIMSTEC, reflecting India's leadership and influence on the group's direction and commitment to its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies while aligning with its broader Indo-Pacific vision.

Apr 4, 2025

PM Modi presented with 80-volume World Tipitaka phonetic recitation by Thai counterpart

In a special gesture that spotlights the shared civilizational bonds underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties between India and Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the holy scriptures

Apr 3, 2025

Thailand releases special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings during PM Modi's visit

Thailand on Thursday released a special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings from the 18th century during the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the country.

Apr 3, 2025

Elevating relations to Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand sign agreements in key sectors

India and Thailand on Thursday agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during extensive discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Government House in Bangkok.

Apr 3, 2025

Withhold nod to Elon Musk's Starlink, says Raghav Chadha in retaliation to US tariffs

As the US imposed reciprocal tariffs of 26 per cent on Indian exports, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday suggested a strong retaliatory response from the Indian government, including withholding of the necessary approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink to use them as a bargaining chip to re-negotiate the "Trump Tariffs".

Apr 3, 2025

Supreme Court stays tree felling on land near Hyderabad University

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed tree felling on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.

Apr 3, 2025

CM Mamata Banerjee under attack after SC cancels appointment of 25,753 teachers

A political has erupted in West Bengal following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold last year's order of the Calcutta High Court cancelling all the appointments in teaching and non-teaching categories made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016.

Apr 3, 2025

LS: Rahul Gandhi questions govt on US tariffs, Chinese 'encroachment' of Indian territory

LS: LoP Rahul questions govt on US tariffs; Chinese 'encroachment' of Indian territory

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised the issue of alleged encroachment of Indian territory by China and the freshly imposed US tariffs on Indian exports, seeking answers on "what the government is going to do on these issues".

Apr 3, 2025

PM Modi meets Thai counterpart as India and Thailand set to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra began bilateral discussions in Bangkok on Thursday afternoon during which they are expected to not only review bilateral cooperation but also chart the way for future partnership between the countries.

Apr 3, 2025

PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Thailand, calls Thai Ramayana 'enriching experience'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Thailand for their "warm welcome" and described watching Ramakien, the Thai adaptation of the Ramayana, as an "enriching experience."

Apr 3, 2025

30 Supreme Court Judges submitted their declaration of assets

In a bid towards transparency in the judiciary, all the Judges of the Supreme Court have agreed to make a declaration of their assets.

Apr 3, 2025

Shiv Sena urges online ticketing platform not to provide service to Kunal Kamra

Shiv Sena social media chief Rahool Kanal has urged Big Tree Entertainment Pvt Ltd (which owns the online ticketing portal BookMyShow) to refrain from providing a platform for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's show.

Apr 3, 2025

Waqf bill bulldozed in Parliament, it's brazen assault on Constitution: Sonia Gandhi

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in her first reaction to the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, called it a brazen assault on the Constitution and urged the party lawmakers to be 'aggressive and combative' in calling out the failures of BJP-ruled NDA government.

Apr 3, 2025

DMK to challenge Waqf bill in SC: CM Stalin

DMK to challenge Waqf bill in SC: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday condemned the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha and announced that the DMK will challenge the legislation in the Supreme Court.

Apr 3, 2025

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Politics

After passage from Parliament, Waqf Bill awaits President's nod [Details]

How PM Modi revitalised BIMSTEC and helped make it a vibrant forum

PM Modi presented with 80-volume World Tipitaka phonetic recitation by Thai counterpart

Thailand releases special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings during PM Modi's visit

Elevating relations to Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand sign agreements in key sectors

Withhold nod to Elon Musk's Starlink, says Raghav Chadha in retaliation to US tariffs

Supreme Court stays tree felling on land near Hyderabad University

CM Mamata Banerjee under attack after SC cancels appointment of 25,753 teachers

LS: LoP Rahul questions govt on US tariffs; Chinese 'encroachment' of Indian territory

PM Modi meets Thai counterpart as India and Thailand set to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Thailand, calls Thai Ramayana 'enriching experience'

30 Supreme Court Judges submitted their declaration of assets

Shiv Sena urges online ticketing platform not to provide service to Kunal Kamra

Waqf bill bulldozed in Parliament, it's brazen assault on Constitution: Sonia Gandhi

DMK to challenge Waqf bill in SC: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

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