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Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government withdraws Bill, passed by Samajwadi party in 2016, which granted protection to madrassa teachers from police action

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2025

According to Minority Welfare Minister Omprakash Rajbhar, under the bill named Uttar Pradesh Madrasa (Payment of Salaries to Teachers and Other Employees) Bill, no legal action or investigation could be initiated against a madrassa employee.

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US President Donald Trump signs bill to end 43-day government shutdown in the country: Details

OpIndia Staff - 13 November, 2025

Trump signed the funding package a couple of hours after the bill was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-209.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma says ‘Historic’ bills to tackle Love Jihad, ban Polygamy, and protect Vaisnavite satras will tabled in Assam assembly

OpIndia Staff - 23 October, 2025

The Chief Minister informed journalists that these new acts will centre around three huge issues: 'love jihad,' polygamy, and safeguarding the state's Vaishnavite Satras.

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With around ₹20,000 crore lost annually in online betting, govt to ban real money games, e-sports and creative gaming to be promoted – Read...

Aditi - 21 August, 2025

Amid the rising incidents of gambling, addiction, financial losses and extreme consequences like suicides linked with online gaming, the government has been prompted to take this significant step to regulate the online gaming industry.

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Bills in Monsoon Session 2025: From shipping reforms to tax overhaul, here’s what Parliament may take up

OpIndia Staff - 21 July, 2025

Monsoon session 2025, spanning 21 july to 21 august, features 21 sittings with bills on tax reform, maritime laws, tribal representation in Goa, sports governance, and Manipur’s budget, sparking intense parliamentary debates.

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Kerala University Amendment Bill sparks row: Teachers barred from opposing state, free to criticise Centre. All you need to know

OpIndia Staff - 20 May, 2025

According to the bill, any promotional items shared within campus premises must adhere to university policies and state law.

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Tyranny of the unelected? SC assumes it can curtail powers of the head of the state, says President can’t exercise ‘absolute veto’ on Bills....

Aditi - 12 April, 2025

The Supreme Court has held that the President should decide on the bills sent to him for consideration within 3 months.

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Republican lawmakers launch efforts to withdraw US from the UN, introduce ‘DEFUND Act’ saying ‘No sane country would stand for this’

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2025

Republican lawmakers have introduced a legislation advocating for the withdrawal of the US from the UN

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Lok Sabha passes new civil aviation bill Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak to replace Aircraft Act of 1934, to remove ambiguity, redundancy in old law

ANI - 9 August, 2024

Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, through a voice vote, after discussion and a reply from Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu.

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