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Local cuisine to be available in more trains, says Railway Minister Vaishnaw
The minister's response was to queries from DMK member Sumathy Thamizhachi Thangapandian, who requested that South Indian cuisine should also be available on Vande Bharat trains running in Tamil Nadu.
02 April,2025 01:46 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha for consideration and passage
The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency
02 April,2025 01:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be tabled in Lok Sabha amidst political divide
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha today, with both the ruling BJP-led NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc preparing for an intense debate. The bill seeks to improve the regulation and management of Waqf properties
02 April,2025 11:47 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Lok Sabha to take up Waqf Bill on Wednesday; BJP, Shiv Sena issue whip to MPs
Opposition parties have strongly criticised the bill, calling it unconstitutional and detrimental to the interests of the Muslim community. Several prominent Muslim organisations have also been mobilising support against it
02 April,2025 11:11 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Waqf Amendment Bill takes centre stage during Eid prayers
JPC Chairman on Waqf Bill stated that the Muslims were thanking PM Narendra Modi, while Congress and Owaisi look at them as their vote bank
01 April,2025 09:39 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
Shiv Sena MP calls INDI Alliance Aurangzeb admirers, sparks stir in Lok Sabha
Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha by alleging that INDI Alliance members should be seen as admirers of Aurangzeb, drawing strong reactions from the opposition.
27 March,2025 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai
Lok Sabha being run in ‘non-democratic’ manner: LoP Rahul
The Congress leader said Speaker Om Birla made remarks about him but did not give him an opportunity to speak
27 March,2025 09:14 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
INDI alliance must be called Aurangzeb Fan Club: Thane MP in Lok Sabha
During a discussion on The Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, the Shiv Sena lawmaker accused the Congress and its allies of corruption, comparing their governance to the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
26 March,2025 05:01 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Oppn alleges ‘bias in MGNREGA funds’ to states; govt rejects
Congress MP from Kerala Adoor Prakash highlighted a decline in the MGNREGA workforce in his state and attributed it to delayed payments and low wages
26 March,2025 08:48 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Lok Sabha: Shiv Sena MP demands ban on comedy platforms promoting hate speech
Stand-up comedy platforms that promote hate speech and create societal tension should be banned, demanded Shiv Sena member Dhairyasheel Mane in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, amid a fiery controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
25 March,2025 08:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent