Government and Policy

Congress gave Waqf Boards unchecked power in 1995. Here’s how the 2024 Amendment fixes it

While scholars in Islamic law, Waqf Board chairpersons, and others are still included in the Amendment Act as representatives, the government has put a condition that the board must have at least two women.

97 lakh suggestions received, Deoband and Jamaat among consultees, 10 cities visited: How the JPC worked for Waqf Amendment Bill

During these visits, the Committee interacted with 25 State Waqf Boards, local civil society groups, and legal experts. The aim of these meetings was to understand regional variations in how Waqf properties are recorded, managed, and litigated.

Drivers to lose license, face higher insurance premiums if e-challans remain unpaid for three months, new draft after SC order: Report

Delhi has the lowest fine recovery rate (14%), after Karnataka (21%), Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh (27% each) and Odisha (29%).

85% reduction in crime, fearsome crackdown on mafia, and more: How CM Yogi Adityanath transformed law and order in Uttar Pradesh

The Yogi govt has strengthened its police force. More police stations have been started operations and more personnel have been hired.

Modi government clears biggest ever defence deal to purchase 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over ₹62,000 crore from HAL

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Friday gave its nod for the biggest ever deal to buy 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over Rs 62,000 crore for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Cabinet approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme for making India Atmanirbhar in electronics supply chain, aims to generate production worth ₹4,56,500 crore

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of ₹22,919 crore

Blockade at Shambhu and Khanauri borders cleared, farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has ended fast: Punjab govt tells Supreme Court

Punjab Government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana

Kashmir valley to get rail connectivity nearly 78 years after independence, PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat Express next month

After nearly 78 years of independence, the Kashmir valley is set to receive its first train service, which will link it to Jammu

Delhi BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal urges central govt to exempt small merchants and consumers from paying Merchant Discount Rate on digital transactions

Praveen Khandelwal, the BJP MP from Delhi and National Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), has urged the central government to exempt small merchants and consumers from paying Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on digital transactions

If you want to feed Sevaiyan, you will have to eat Holi’s Gujiya also: Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary during peace committee meeting; police refuse...

“Our aim is that the peace and order of the place where we live should not be disturbed. So, everyone has faith in us... If you want to serve Eid's Seviyan (Vermicelli), then you will have to eat Holi's Gujia too,” the Sambhal CO said.

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