Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha and warned that the West Asia conflict has triggered a serious global energy crisis impacting India’s oil, gas and trade routes. He said ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with Indian crew among those affected, while one crore Indians living in Gulf nations remain a major concern. Modi said India is in contact with Iran, Israel and the United States pushing for de-escalation and reopening key shipping lanes. The government is also sourcing crude oil and gas from alternative markets to avoid supply disruptions.
25 March,2026 12:19 AM IST
The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 that recently got passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is facing opposition from several Muslim organisations in India. This bill brings several changes to the WAQF Act 1995 which governs the administration of waqf properties in India. The bill got passed in the Parliament amidst a heated debate. To protest the bill, members of the Muslim community took to the streets in various cities. Visuals emerged from Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Bengaluru where they demanded rollback of the controversial bill.
04 April,2025 07:33 PM IST
WAQF Amendment Bill - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development got passed in the Rajya Sabha - a day after it was passed in Lok Sabha after more than a 12 hour intense debate. This bill brings revisions to the WAQF Act in order to safeguard against issues of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and land disputes that have persisted over the years. The government claims - the WAQF Amendment Bill - now renamed to UMEED - will bring greater accountability and efficiency.
04 April,2025 02:42 PM IST
A huge uproar unfolded in the Rajya Sabha after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge made controversial remarks. BJP MP JP Nadda was visibly furious and demanded an immediate apology from Kharge, accusing him of making inappropriate statements. The exchange sparked intense exchanges, further escalating the disruption in the House as members from both sides engaged in a heated war of words. The situation grew tense as the controversy surrounding Kharge’s remarks dominated proceedings.
11 March,2025 03:19 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
