The Budget session of Parliament convened on Friday (April 4, 2025) after two days of hectic debate in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025. Not much business was transacted in either House before they were adjourned sine die. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice-President and Chair of the Rajya Sabha, informed […]
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Rajya Sabha Passes Waqf Amendment Bill
Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it in the wee hours today. The Upper House cleared the Bill with 128 members voting in favors of it while 95 members voted against the legislation. The Rajya Sabha held a discussion on the Bill for around 12 hours. The Lok […]