Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA), Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that any misunderstandings regarding the law would be addressed, while emphasising that action would be taken against violations, but organisations working for the welfare of the country would not be disturbed. “Concerns have been raised, and I have told everyone not to worry because our government is working f…
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New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Congress on Friday intensified its attack on the Centre over the proposed three-day special session of Parliament from April 16 to 18, alleging that the government’s intent behind bringing amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam bill or Women Reservation Bill is questionable and politically motivated.Addressing the media, Congress General Secretary, Communications, Jairam Ramesh, outlined a detailed sequence of events, citing correspondence between Union Mi…
Saharanpur, April 3 (IANS) Congress MP Imran Masood, responding to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s remarks on the Women’s Reservation Bill, said on Friday that a special Parliament session has been convened for April 16, during which the legislation will be taken up for discussion.Speaking to IANS, Masood underlined that the groundwork for women’s reservation was laid during Sonia Gandhi’s leadership and asserted that the Bill had already been passed earlier.”It is not that the Bill was never clea…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The NDA leaders on Friday emphasised that women’s reservation in Parliament remains a top priority as the Budget Session of Parliament goes into an extended sitting. Speaking on the issue, BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia said: “Providing reservation for women is a commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to fulfil that commitment, the BJP made efforts even in this session. However, due to the opposition not cooperating, the matter has now been continued to 16th, 17…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) In a significant legislative development, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, marking a major step towards simplifying regulations and promoting ease of doing business and ease of living in India. The Bill proposes to amend 79 central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. Out of 784 provisions targeted for change, 717 will be decriminalised to reduce unnecessary criminal liability on citizens and busin…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed sharp exchanges on Thursday as the government pushed key legislative business, triggering strong criticism from the Congress party that the ruling dispensation was prioritising political mileage over due parliamentary process ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. As the Upper House prepared to take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — which seeks to grant legal status to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital …
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) A day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tennis legend Leander Paes on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. “Humbled by the leadership, energy, and passion of Shri Narendra Modi Ji for our nation. Honoured to be part of your team and to serve India under your guidance. Jai Hind Jai Bharat,” Paes wrote in his reply to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Prime Minister Modi after their meeting.Earlier, PM Modi made a social media post about th…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his gratitude towards Home Minister Amit Shah for inducting him into the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity.In a post on X, Paes said, “Deeply honoured and grateful to Shri Amit Shah Ji @AmitShah for inducting me into the Bharatiya Janata Party @BJP4India and reposing his trust in me. I will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity. Till today, …
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and growth of sport in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of elections in West Bengal.Paes, winner of multiple titles in Grand Slam doubles, who won a bronze medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, also thanked Nitin Nabin, the BJP’s national president, for believing in him. “I sincerely thank Shri Nitin Nabin Ji @Nit…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that several of its leaders had links with Maoists and Left-Wing Extremists (LWE). He claimed that some Congress figures had even interacted with such groups, calling it deeply ironic given the party’s public stance against extremism. Rijiju told IANS that during the tenure of Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council, there were individuals associated with Left-Wing extremist i…