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Muslim outfits on women’s reservation Bill: ‘Not all women enjoy same privilege’, demand OBC quotaSubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 11:27 IST
IUML MP, like AIMIM, has expressed concern about the lack of OBC reservation, pointing out that Muslims are the ‘biggest component of OBCs’; Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind leader has welcomed Bill but said delimitation should not be a ‘tool of discrimination’.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
‘Chairwoman’: Women take over Rajya Sabha proceedings; Opp MPs question delay in Bill, its timingSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 04:04 IST
Congress Rajya Sabha member Ranjeet Ranjan kicked off the debate, asking why President Droupadi Murmu, a woman and the first person from the tribal community to hold the high office, was not invited for the opening of the new Parliament.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Women’s reservation Bill gets Parliament sealSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 04:00 IST
The women’s reservation Bill, the first legislation to be cleared by both Houses in the new Parliament building, secured 214 votes in its favour with none against it in the Upper House. There was no abstention during the voting proceedings presided by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Opp backs Bill, but says: Implement it immediately, why not include OBCSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 03:59 IST
“Nadda ji spoke about OBC reservation. Then why are you running away from the caste census? If you love OBCs, do it. Out of our four CMs, three are from the OBC community,” he said.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Parliament moves house: CPI(M)’s Mohammad Salim recalls ‘openness’ of old building redolent of India’s history, journeySubscriber Only
September 20, 2023 11:58 IST
‘It is not a colonial building despite the British having built it. They kept in mind, and incorporated, Indian architecture… There was more interaction between the members due to the nature of the building,’ says Bengal CPI(M) chief and ex-MP
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
AIMPLB to start ‘movement’ to ensure women get rightful share in inheritanceSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 03:40 IST
The AIMPLB's decision to look into the matter of women’s inheritance comes at a time when the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has started looking into possible instruments to expedite cases of dispute of Waqf properties.
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
On Bills to replace IPC & CrPC, Opp in House panel looks to expertsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 23:33 IST
The panel, chaired by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal, began examining the three Bills last month, with Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla making a presentation on aspects of the proposed legislation.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
SC relief for retd Army officer, Prof on Manipur FIRs, counsel says no lawyer to represent them in HCSubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 20:16 IST
Colonel faces FIR over two-year-old book on Anglo-Kuki War by Federation that accuses him of “misrepresenting” a rebellion as a war and “being biased towards a community”
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Mizoram heads to a three-way poll battle as CM Zoramthanga braces for rising ZPM’s challengeSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 09:00 IST
ZPM leader Vanlalthlana says that while 'Zo-brotherhood' is a 'Mizo issue' important for all state parties, his party is focusing on development and youth concerns
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Members agree to triple green energy capacity by 2030, cut CO2 emissionsSubscriber Only
September 09, 2023 23:17 IST
The G20 also committed to making lifestyle changes to curb greenhouse gas emissions, agreeing on a cause being championed by India for the last few years.
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Biodiversity loss: 37,000 ‘alien species’ introduced by human activities, says reportSubscriber Only
September 05, 2023 03:27 IST
The study, conducted over a four-year period, was done by 86 experts from 49 countries, drawing onover 13,000 references.
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
State of birds: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishingSubscriber Only
August 26, 2023 04:04 IST
The State of India’s Birds, 2023 report, also says that several bird species such as the Indian Peafowl, Rock Pigeon, Asian Koel and House Crow are not only healthy in both abundance and distribution, but showing an “increasing trend”.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
G20 countries gave record $1.4 trillion to support fossil fuels in 2022: reportSubscriber Only
August 23, 2023 02:01 IST
The report comes ahead of the Leaders’ Summit when the Group of 20 will meet in Delhi on September 9-10 and attempt to gain consensus on climate change.
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
Govt finds 830 minority institutions on scholarship portal are fakeSubscriber Only
August 20, 2023 04:00 IST
As per sources in the Ministry of Minority Affairs, this came to light after a year-long investigation into minority scholarships by the National Council of Applied Economic Research, which the Ministry had engaged in August 2022 after some discrepancies came to light.
Sun, Aug 20, 2023
‘Untimely move’: Apex Naga tribal body pulls up Manipur MLAs over memorandum to PMSubscriber Only
August 14, 2023 17:57 IST
United Naga Council criticises four Naga legislators who were part of the 40-MLA delegation that submitted a representation to Modi last week, says they "do not carry the collective aspiration and sentiments" of the community
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
NRC, no separate Kuki admin, curbs on Assam Rifles: 40 Manipur MLAs submit demands to PM ModiSubscriber Only
August 11, 2023 07:55 IST
Also demand withdrawal of agreement with Kuki groups; 10 Kuki MLAs write separately to PM seeking that Assam Rifles be retained “for security of tribals”
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
Mizo MP ‘cut off’ as he rises to speak on Manipur issue, says ‘tribal people not Myanmarese’Subscriber Only
August 10, 2023 20:29 IST
K Vanlalvena is a Rajya Sabha MP of Mizo National Front, an NDA ally, which said it supported no-trust motion against Modi govt
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
Data Protection Bill passed by Rajya Sabha as Opposition stages walkoutSubscriber Only
August 09, 2023 22:15 IST
The Bill comes after six years of the Supreme Court declaring “Right to Privacy” as a fundamental right has provisions to curb the misuse of individuals' data by online platforms.
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Irregularities found, verifying minority scheme beneficiaries again: Smriti IraniSubscriber Only
August 04, 2023 02:17 IST
The Indian Express had investigated illegal siphoning of Centrally funded pre-matric scholarship meant for minority students from economically poor background by an alleged nexus of middlemen, bank correspondents, officials and school staff.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
‘Let PM speak in House… it’s his duty too… We want more proactive measures from Centre’: Manipur BJP MLASubscriber Only
August 02, 2023 20:50 IST
R K Imo, son-in-law of CM, says they will call Assembly session after Parliament concludes. “We want to understand what the Centre’s stand is”
Thu, Aug 03, 2023
Govt to identify process to determine Waqf properties under disputeSubscriber Only
August 01, 2023 03:20 IST
There are 165 cases related to Waqf disputes before the Supreme Court and high courts across the country, ministry officials said.
Tue, Aug 01, 2023
In Nagaland, a tribal council inches closer, but may now face Manipur bumpSubscriber Only
July 29, 2023 17:11 IST
Recent meeting between Naga leaders, Home Minister indicates way clearer for next phase, involving state govt. But can a council for tribals in state go through, with Manipur on mind?
Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Ladakh glacier melting may form three lakes, says studySubscriber Only
July 29, 2023 03:11 IST
Similarly, field observations through day-to-day monitoring suggest that the glacier retreated at a higher rate than observed in satellite imaging, at 20.5 metres per annum between 2015 and 2021.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023
Ahamadiyyas are not Muslims: Jamiat backs Andhra Waqf BoardSubscriber Only
July 26, 2023 02:50 IST
In 2012, the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board passed a resolution declaring the entire Ahmadiyya community as non-Muslims
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Assault on tribal women in Manipur: NSCN (I-M) breaks silence, says ‘aghast, terrified’Subscriber Only
July 25, 2023 21:47 IST
While other Naga groups operate exclusively out of Nagaland, the women’s wing of NSCN (I-M) holds sway in both Nagaland as well as Manipur, including all the Naga hill districts, with influence on both the social and political life of the Naga tribes.
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