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The Election Commission has issued a 6-point rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of rigged polls in Maharashtra. The EC highlighted the lack of appeals filed by Congress polling agents and questioned why concerns weren't raised during multiple voter roll revisions. Rahul Gandhi has demanded the release of voter rolls for recent state elections, while the BJP has accused him of spreading falsehoods and fearing loss in Bihar.

The NDA has finalised its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. JDU is likely to contest 102-103 seats, while BJP may contest 100-102 seats out of the total 243 seats. LJP, led by Chirag Paswan, is expected to play a major role and may get 25-28 seats. The remaining seats will be divided among smaller allies like HAM and RML. This formula mirrors the Lok Sabha poll seat distribution. The elections are scheduled for October-November this year.

The government is preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma following allegations of corruption. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is reaching out to opposition parties for a joint motion.

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to marry Priya Saroj, one of the youngest Lok Sabha MPs from Uttar Pradesh.

Operation Sindoor has ignited a political debate in India. The Prime Minister lauded forces from Bikaner airbase, reiterating the doctrine 'Yeh Naya Bharat Hai'. Rahul Gandhi, Lok Sabha leader of the opposition, accused the PM of compromising India's prestige and questioned the ceasefire with Pakistan. The BJP slammed Gandhi for 'speaking the language of Pakistan'. The operation has set three principles for dealing with terrorism, including a strong response to attacks on India.

The BJP has criticised the Congress party's choices for a delegation, alleging that some named MPs face grave accusations. The list includes Tarun Gogoi, deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, whose wife is claimed to have Pakistan connections by Assam's Chief Minister. Shashi Tharoor is set to lead the delegation and present India's view on Operation Sindoor. The government plans to send an official from the Ministry of External Affairs with the delegation.

The government has proposed names of seven members for delegations abroad. Congress claims it suggested four MPs to the centre, but Shashi Tharoor was not among them. Despite this, Tharoor has been selected by the BJP to lead a delegation. The situation highlights tensions within Congress, as Tharoor's recent statements have been seen as favourable to the government. The Congress party believes the Modi government is currently on the back foot regarding diplomatic issues.

A huge political row erupted after BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey slammed the judiciary, accusing it of trying to invade the executive's powers and jurisdiction.

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday interrogated businessman Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, for nine hours in connection with a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, reiterated his call for a caste census during the Congress CWC meeting in Ahmedabad. He praised Telangana for conducting a caste census and emphasised the party's resolve to push for a national caste census. Gandhi alleged that the BJP and RSS undermine the nation's religious freedom and constitutional framework. The BJP responded by accusing Congress of double standards on OBC empowerment.

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at multiple locations linked to Tamil Nadu Minister K N Nehru and his son, Lok Sabha MP Arun Nehru. The raids are connected to alleged illegal financial transactions involving construction companies.

The Waqf Amendment Bill has received President Droupadi Murmu's assent, paving the way for it to become law. The government has issued a notification in the official Gazette regarding the President's approval. The bill, along with changes to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, was passed by both Houses of Parliament after heated discussions. The new laws will come into force once the Central Government issues notifications in the official Gazette.

The government tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Parliament this past week, which was passed with a majority vote in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. During debates that ran late into successive nights, the government and the opposition parties locked horns on several points related to the contentious legislation. Watch this funny take on the Waqf Bill in this episode of So Sorry!

After fiery debates in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed the Parliament test. However, opposition parties, who vehemently opposed the legislation divisive, arbitrary, and communally discriminating, were in no mood to eat the humble pie and have now moved the Supreme Court to challenge it.

The Congress Party plans to legally challenge the Waqf-e-Jadid amendment bill in the Supreme Court. Imran Masood, Congress MP from Saharanpur, states the bill violates the right to equality guaranteed by the Constitution. The bill, which allows non-Muslims to be part of Waqf boards, has been passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha despite opposition.

The Waqf Bill has been passed in both houses of Parliament after intense debate. In the Lok Sabha, 288 MPs approved the bill, while in the Rajya Sabha, 128 MPs voted in favour and 95 against. Opposition parties have voiced concerns, claiming it infringes on minority rights. BJP President J.P. Nadda accused the opposition of spreading misinformation and creating fear among Muslims.

A day after the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, tabled by Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, was passed by the Lok Sabha, the legislation faced a stiff test in the upper house, the Rajya Sabha amid a fiery debate.

Union Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. This comes a day after their passage in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, despite strong resistance from the Opposition.

Union Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. This comes a day after their passage in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, despite strong resistance from the Opposition.

The government and the Opposition locked horns on the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Parliament on Wednesday saw a heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, tabled by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha. While the government defended the legislation as progressive, reformatory and empowering for Muslims, the Opposition vehemently opposed it, terming it to be an attack on the religious freedom of the minority community. Watch News Today with Rajdeep Sardesai for more.

There was a major political showdown inside the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as the government tabled the Waqf (Amendment) BIll, 2025.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the Congress-led Opposition in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday spoke during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day, and attacked the Congress for opposing the legislation.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav mocked the BJP while speaking on Waqf bill, stating that the "world's largest party has yet to decide its national president." In response, Home Minister Amit Shah retorted that parties like SP, with only five key members, never face delays and quipped that Yadav would remain president for the next 25 years.

Jan Sena Chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has voiced support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, urging Jan Sena MPs to vote in favour. He called it a necessary update to the British-era Waqf Act, drafted with input from communities, academics, and experts, emphasising its benefits for the Muslim community.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming that the Congress government would have handed over Parliament and airport lands to the Waqf if BJP had not come to power in 2014.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid a heated NDA vs. INDIA bloc tussle. Before the tabling, Rijiju claimed that many opposition members privately supported the bill despite publicly opposing it, adding a new twist to the debate.

The Modi government is set to table the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament. BJP has revealed its list of speakers for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha debates. The bill, described as ambitious by the government, aims to establish equality and transparency. An eight-hour discussion is expected, with the government assuring clause-by-clause debate and responses to opposition arguments.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju claimed that several opposition members privately support the bill while publicly opposing it. His statement adds a new dimension to the debate as the government prepares for discussions on the legislation.

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has slammed Sonia Gandhi over her remarks on New Education Policy. Dharmendra Pradhan said that public universities lacked funds under the rule of Congress.

The Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha, sparking debates in both houses of Parliament. A Muslim group, Jamiat Himayat Islam, has come out in support of the bill, stating that only land grabbers fear the amendments. This stance contrasts with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's opposition. The government emphasises the need for transparency, while opposition leaders like Imran Masood argue the bill infringes on Muslim rights.

As Parliament gears up for a crucial vote on the Waqf Bill amendment, all eyes are on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies.

The Lok Sabha is set for a high-voltage showdown on April 2, 2025, as the BJP-led NDA pushes for the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress have issued three-line whips to their Lok Sabha MPs, mandating their presence in the House on April 2, 2025. The session is set to witness an intense face-off as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) pushes for the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, legislation that has sparked sharp divisions between the ruling and opposition camps.

The Business Advisory Committee has allocated 8 hours for discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, extendable if the House agrees.

Congress Lok Sabha MPs are scheduled to meet at 9:30 am tomorrow to discuss strategy on the Waqf Amendment Bill. The meeting will be addressed by Rahul Gandhi, with focus on the party's stance against the proposed amendments.

The Waqf Amendment Bill is likely to be presented in the Lok Sabha on April 2, aiming to reform Waqf property administration.

In the episode of India First, the focus is on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's allegations against the West Bengal government in the Lok Sabha.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who introduced a new immigration bill in Lok Sabha, said the government was ready to welcome those who wished to come to India as a tourist or for education, healthcare and business, but said that those who posed a threat would be dealt with sternly.