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Op Sindoor debate in Parl today, PM Modi says precision strikes a message for terrorists

PM Modi set the tone of the government as the Parliament prepares for a fiery debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister warned that there will be no safe havens for terrorists

FirstUp: Lok Sabha to begin 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor and other top news

The long-anticipated discussion on Operation Sindoor is set to begin in Parliament today. The Lok Sabha will take it up today, while the Rajya Sabha will hold its debate tomorrow (Tuesday). Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to take part in the discussion. The Opposition is likely to question the government over repeated claims by the US that it helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan

This Week in Explainers: Why Parliament clearing Waqf bill has stirred protests

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after marathon debates in both Houses. However, the Parliament nod has triggered protests in parts of the country. Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup

Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha: What is it? Why are proposed changes contentious?

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today, which aims to bring changes to the Waqf Act, 1995, that governs the management of Waqf properties in the country. The bill was first introduced in the Parliament last year and referred to a joint parliamentary panel. The opposition has objected to the proposed 44 amendments. Here’s why

FirstUp: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs come into effect on ‘Liberation Day’… The big news today

US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which are aimed at matching the duties imposed by other countries on American products, come into effect today. He has referred to April 2 as ‘Liberation Day’. Meanwhile, in India, the Centre is set to introduce the amended Waqf Bill in the Lok Sabha toda

‘Ghalib in Parliament’: When former PM Manmohan Singh showed off his poetic side

Dr Manmohan Singh is widely regarded as the brains behind the economic changes that were implemented during PV Narasimha Rao's leadership and aided in the development of India's economy. Few people are aware, though, that the leader of reserve and quiet dignity, had a particular fondness for Urdu couplets

Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur & more: Who is on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel?

The government will send the One Nation, One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for a broader consultation. The panel consists of a combination of leaders from various political parties. Prominent names include Anurag Thakur and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?

Amid objections by opposition parties, two bills that will enable the implementation of One Nation, One Election were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. But what does the number game say? Can the Centre get the bills passed?

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

The Centre has introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, better known as the One Nation, One Election Bill, in the Lok Sabha. While the BJP has the support of its NDA allies, the opposition parties have vehemently opposed the call for simultaneous general and Assembly elections. But why?

Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha

After accepting the recommendations of a committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind on simultaneous elections, the Narendra Modi government has now tabled the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha