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India News: The Jagdambika Pal-led Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled Parliament today.
According to the List, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal, along with Sanjay Jaiswal, will present the report (Hindi and English versions), along with the record of evidence given before the committee that helped it reach the conclusion that it did.
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00:00 IST, February 4th 2025
Sanjay Jaiswal demands action against Rahul Gandhi for misleading Parliament
On BJP MPs moving Notice for Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal says, "Whatever Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi has said in the Parliament is a lie...He should authenticate whatever he has said in the Parliament or else the Speaker should take action against him for misguiding people being a LoP..."
23:34 IST, February 3rd 2025
Rajiv Pratap Rudy criticizes Sonia, Pappu Yadav over remarks on President
On BJP MPs moving Notice for Breach of Parliamentary Privilege against Sonia Gandhi and Pappu Yadav for their remarks on President's Address, BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy says, "... A large no. of MPs, from the Scheduled Tribes, have given a Privilege Motion against a Member of Parliament from Bihar and Sonia Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha. The sentence or the words which have been used are unacceptable... How can they demean the President of India who is the constitutional head? Our existence is through the Constitution. In both Houses, the Privilege Motion has been moved... I'm sure the Speaker in the Lok Sabha and the Vice President in the Rajya Sabha will take action..."
23:12 IST, February 3rd 2025
Pappu Yadav defends Sonia Gandhi's remark on President
On BJP MPs moving Notice for Breach of Parliamentary Privilege against himself and Sonia Gandhi for their remarks on President's Address, Independent MP Pappu Yadav says, "The President of India is a respectable position for 140 crore Indians... Criticising the BJP or any other party is not criticising the President. The BJP always tries to divert from the main issue... I made a statement regarding the President's address in a certain context. If someone is hurt by any statement of mine, then I will accept it and also apologise... They (BJP) also used to make derogatory statements against Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi... I had no intention of disrespecting her (President's) Chair. Constitutionally, the President will speak what the government has to say, hence I said that it was BJP's love letter..."
22:15 IST, February 3rd 2025
Owaisi warns govt over Waqf law, says it threatens stability
Asaduddin Owaisi says, "I am cautioning and warning this government - if you bring and make a Waqf law in the present form, which will be violation of Article 25, 26 and 14, it will lead to social instability in this country. It has been rejected by the entire Muslim community. No Waqf property will be left, nothing will be left. You want to make India 'Viksit Bharat', we want 'Viksit Bharat'. You want to take this country back to the '80s and early '90s, it will be your responsibility. Because, as a proud Indian Muslim, I will not lose an inch of my Masjid...I will not lose an inch of my Dargah. I will not allow that. We will no more come and give a diplomatic talk over here. This is the House where I have to stand and speak honestly, that my community - we are proud Indians. It is my property, not given by anyone. You cannot snatch it away from me. Waqf is a form of worship for me."
22:10 IST, February 3rd 2025
Sanjay Shirsat mocks MVA, says they haven't recovered from defeat
On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's address in the House, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat says, "If there was 'hera-pheri' in Lok Sabha, then we should have won more seats...how MVA got more seats...I think that they have still not recovered from their defeat, they are still in the same thoughts that they have been defeated..."
21:45 IST, February 3rd 2025
Jairam Thakur slams CM Sukhu for misleading on DPRs issue
On Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Sukhu's statement, LoP Jairam Thakur says, "It feels strange when the CM of the state lies time and again... Why does he think that an elected representative knows nothing? We boycotted the meeting today (on MLA priorities) because the DPR of the opposition MLAs has not been prepared during the last 2 years of Congress' tenure... He (Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu) is referring to those DPRs which were prepared during the BJP government... I talked to the officials. In the last 2 years, since Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu became the Chief Minister, the DPR has not been prepared and reached Shimla...We are asking you how many DPRs of opposition MLAs have been prepared in 2 years?... The Chief Minister is lying and misleading... "
21:04 IST, February 3rd 2025
CR Kesavan slams Rahul Gandhi for glorifying China
On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's address in the House, BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan says, "Rahul Gandhi's Made in China speech today exposed how he and Congress are 'chamchas' of China... Congress, during Nehru's time, had a China slant. Under Rahul Gandhi, Congress has surrendered to China. He glorified China and belittled Bharat. He mentioned the word 'China' 34 times... People of India will never accept this and they will not forgive Rahul Gandhi for speaking in such a manner as Leader of Opposition..."
21:02 IST, February 3rd 2025
TN CM urges EAM Jaishankar to secure release of fishermen
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to EAM Dr S Jaishankar requesting to take immediate diplomatic efforts to stop the arrests of Indian fishermen and to secure the release of all the arrested fishermen and their fishing boats from Sri Lankan authorities.
21:00 IST, February 3rd 2025
Meghalaya CM meets Shivraj Singh Chouhan over MGNREGA issues
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to apprise him of the issues faced by people in the implementation of community-led interventions under MGNREGA in Meghalaya.
19:57 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP MP urges gender-neutral laws for domestic violence cases
Speaking on gender-neutral laws, BJP MP in Rajya Sabha, Dinesh Sharma said, "...There is a need for a balanced law for both men and women. As per National Crime Records Bureau, of those who died by suicide in India in 2022, 72% were men - more than 1,25,000 men died by suicide. Around 47,000 women had died by suicide. Between 2014 and 2021, there was a rise in the ratio of men and women dying by suicide. In this duration, 107.5% more men mentioned domestic reasons as the reason for suicide. Our laws have made progress in protecting women domestic violence and harassment. But the lack of such laws for protecting men is a matter of concern...The recent case of Atul Subhash from Bihar has highlighted this issue...This incident highlights that there is not enough legal and emotional support for men facing false allegations. The misuse of sections like Sec 85 of BNS is a matter of concern too. I urge the Minister to make laws related to domestic violence and harassment gender-neutral so that everyone gets justice..."
19:55 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP's Ravinder Raina condemns Kulgam terror attack
On the terror attack in Kulgam, BJP leader Ravinder Raina says, "In a coward Pakistani terror attack, a retired Indian Army Jawan Lance Naik Manzoor Ahmad Wagay lost his life... Attempts are being made to destabilize the peace. Innocent ex-serviceman is targeted... The security forces have cordoned off the area... These enemies of Kashmir and peace will be dealt with iron hands. These Pakistani terrorists have to pay a heavy price for their sins..."
19:24 IST, February 3rd 2025
Sambit Patra calls Rahul Gandhi as 'Rahul Jinping' for praising China
On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Parliament, BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "... I feel like addressing him as 'Rahul Jinping'. He took China's name 34 times... He must be praying that he gets to be Chinese in his next life... Rahul Gandhi said that manufacturing in China is high and India is lagging... From 2004-14, the trade deficit between India and China was 25 times high... He said that only 1-2 companies are given importance in the banking sector and poor people are being neglected... PM Modi gave loans to 51 crore people under MUDRA scheme... Congress was against the UPI system... Today, 500 million transactions are taking place through UPI..."
19:17 IST, February 3rd 2025
UP CM Yogi Adityanath met King of Bhutan
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath met King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
19:10 IST, February 3rd 2025
Delhi BJP expels Manoj Garg over election misconduct
Delhi BJP expels Manoj Garg from the party for 6 years with immediate effect for working against party's official candidate, in the run-up to #DelhiElection2025
18:48 IST, February 3rd 2025
Supriya Shrinate says Kejriwal mourning his defeat
On AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's statement, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "Arvind Kejriwal is a very wise man. He knows about his upcoming defeat and that is why he has already started mourning. He is giving fabricated numbers and is seeking shelter from women... He knows that the people of Delhi have decided that they want change... He will go out of power in Delhi..."
18:33 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP MP Kulaste condemns Sonia Gandhi's remarks on President Murmu
On Sonia Gandhi and Pappu Yadav's remarks on President Droupadi Murmu and her speech, BJP MP Faggan Singh Kulaste says, "... Making such insulting remarks on the President of the country does not suit a Parliamentarian. This is why we gave a memorandum to the Speaker against Pappu Yadav in Lok Sabha. Now we are about to give a memorandum to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (against Sonia Gandhi) and demanded an enquiry on these remarks, that too on a woman..."
18:15 IST, February 3rd 2025
'Rahul Gandhi is a comedy of errors' says Shaina NC
On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's speech regarding the Maharashtra election, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "Rahul Gandhi is a comedy of errors. Every time he makes a statement, he speaks and then thinks. Maybe the time has come for him to think and then speak. When he wins, he says this is a victory of the Congress party. When he loses, he either claims it is bogus voting or EVM tampering. The less said the better about somebody who needs to first grow up, read up and then question..."
18:02 IST, February 3rd 2025
Delhi will vote for BJP's double-engine government, says Manoj Tiwari
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says "The people of Delhi will vote on 5th February to form such a government which will run with a double engine. Delhi does not need a government that fights and quarrels...The people of Delhi will vote for the one who says 'Khelo India' and not for the one who says 'Peelo India'. The people of Delhi will vote for the one who says 'desh nahi jhukne dunga' and not for the one who says 'daaru nahi rukne dunga'...On 5th February, my brothers and sisters of Delhi will come out to form a BJP government for 5 years..."
17:46 IST, February 3rd 2025
Delhi BJP President says election results will reflect people's decision
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva, says "Election Campaign might be stopped but a glimpse of the decision taken by the people of Delhi will be seen on 5th February...Our party workers have worked a lot for the Assembly elections this time...Delhi BJP has got the benefit of PM Modi's name and recognition. People have given us a lot of love because of PM Modi..."
17:30 IST, February 3rd 2025
Shiv Sena MP calls Rahul Gandhi's demand for voter list 'childish'
On Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske says, "... Rahul Gandhi demanded for voter's list, which is already available on the website, declared by Election Commission... This was very childish..."
17:11 IST, February 3rd 2025
Kejriwal appeals to women for AAP win
During a roadshow in Kalka Ji assembly constituency, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "... We are winning 55 seats but if my mothers and sisters extend their support, we may reach 60. I appeal to my mothers and sisters to convince the male members of their families that there is nothing in the BJP. It is the party of the rich. Only Kejriwal will be useful... This election belongs to women... If women contribute, then we will win more than 60 seats... AAP will win New Delhi, Jangpura and Kalka Ji seats with a historic margin..."
17:00 IST, February 3rd 2025
Amit Shah says India will be free from terrorism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...You people should write down this date... Before March 31, 2026, we will free India from terrorism... we will bury Naxalism under the ground. PM Modi has worked to make this country safe and prosperous. The Modi government worked to bring the country's economy from the 11th position to the 5th position and you can write it down... we will make India the third largest economy in the world in 2027..."
16:47 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP MPs to meet Vice President to seek privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi
BJP 40 MPs are going to meet Rajyasabha chairman jagdeep dhankad to give letter requesting to move privilege motion against Sonia gandhi for derrogatory remarks against President.
16:27 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP tribal MPs protest against Pappu Yadav's remark on President
BJP tribal MPs protesting against Pappu yadav for using unparliamentary words for President.
16:25 IST, February 3rd 2025
Assam CM criticizes Gandhi’s call for transparency, citing hypocrisy
Himanta Biswa Sarma says, “Rahul Gandhi’s call for a transparent selection of Election Commissioners involving the Chief Justice of India is ironic, given that during Congress rule, appointments were made solely by the ruling government without any transparency. If the Congress truly believed in democratic integrity, why didn’t they implement these reforms in their decades of power? This hypocrisy highlights their political posturing—preaching transparency now after years of opaque governance. The people of India can no longer be misled by such double standards. Practice what you preach before demanding trust.”
16:20 IST, February 3rd 2025
Rajnath Singh holds a roadshow in Moti Nagar
Delhi Elections 2025 | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a roadshow in Moti Nagar Assembly Constituency.
16:05 IST, February 3rd 2025
'AAP has polluted Yamuna, polluted Delhi' says Uttarakhand CM
While campaigning in Sangam Vihar, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "We will register a huge victory here. This time, people want a change here. Women, youth, the elderly people - we have support of every section. They are with BJP's Chandan Kumar Chaudhary. There is an air of change this time. People will form a double-engine government in Delhi under the leadership of PM Modi. The development of Delhi has been stalled for the last 10 years, we will speed it up. All their (AAP) promises have proved to be hollow. A 'sheeshmahal' was built with the hard-earned money of public. They did liquor scam. They did corruption in the name of cleaning river Yamuna. They have polluted Yamuna, polluted Delhi. Condition of roads is bad, sewer lines are in poor condition, there is no proper arrangement of water. Ayushman Bharat Yojana is in effect across the country...but people in Delhi are not getting its benefit due to the arrogant AAP-da government. Work will be done for women, poor and senior citizens, for school children...
15:59 IST, February 3rd 2025
Priyanka Gandhi hold a roadshow in Delhi's Kasturba Nagar
Congress candidate from Kasturba Nagar Vidhan Sabha Abhishek Dutt and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hold a roadshow in Kasturba Nagar Vidhan Sabha.
15:33 IST, February 3rd 2025
Drone found in border area of Punjab's Amritsar
A drone was seized from a field near the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab's Amritsar district, a BSF official said on Monday.
Acting on specific information, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops conducted a search operation in the border area of Amritsar on Sunday and a drone was seized from a field near Khanwal village, said the official.
15:32 IST, February 3rd 2025
Maharashtra village passes ballot paper voting resolution
A gram panchayat in Maharashtra's Sangli district has passed a resolution supporting the use of ballot papers instead of EVMs in future elections to "protect the Constitution," a gram sabha member has said.
Bahe village in Walva tehsil of Sangli district is perhaps the second village in western Maharashtra to pass a resolution discarding EVMs for ballot papers.
14:56 IST, February 3rd 2025
'UPA Couldn't Address Unemployment, NDA Too...': Rahul Gandhi's Huge Admission
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "...Even though we have grown, we've grown fast, growing slightly slower now but we are growing. A universal problem that we have faced is that we have not been able to tackle the problem of unemployment. Neither the UPA govt nor today's NDA government has given a clear-cut answer to the youth of this country about employment."
14:56 IST, February 3rd 2025
After Calling President's Speech Boring, Rahul Says He 'Struggled' to Pay Attention
After Calling President's Speech Boring, Rahul Says He 'Struggled' to Pay Attention
14:56 IST, February 3rd 2025
India's Manufacturing PMI at 6-month High on Robust Demand
Following a moderation in growth during December, Indian goods producers kicked off year 2025 on a robust note.
With new orders rising at the quickest pace since last July, fuelled by the steepest upturn in exports in nearly 14 years, there was a stronger expansion in output, showed HSBC India Manufacturing PMI for January.
13:57 IST, February 3rd 2025
RSS Chief to Arrive in Kerala for Two-Day Visit
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Kerala for a two-day visit on February 4.
After landing at the international airport here on Tuesday morning, he will inaugurate the Tapasya Kalasahitya Vedi Suvarnotsavam at Rajendra Maidan in the evening, a statement said on Monday.
13:57 IST, February 3rd 2025
Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to establish the Institute of Rural Management Anand as a university, which will be called the "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University.
The bill aims to declare it as an institution of national importance, focusing on technical and management education in the cooperative sector.
13:57 IST, February 3rd 2025
Protests in Lok Sabha Over Stampede in Maha Kumbh
Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed prolonged noisy protests by opposition parties demanding a discussion on the recent stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and a list of those deceased.When the House met for the first time after the President's address to the joint sitting and presentation of the 2025-26 budget, the opposition MPs led by Congress were on their feet and demanded a discussion on the recent tragedy in Maha Kumbh.
12:57 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Claims Kejriwal Will Lose New Delhi Assembly Seat
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday claimed that Arvind Kejriwal will lose the New Delhi Assembly seat, stating that Delhi Police has controlled his "goons" and that Purvanchalis feel safer with the BJP due to provisions in the Union Budget.
"Delhi Police has controlled all of his (Arvind Kejriwal) goons. Arvind Kejriwal is going to lose. In the budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman has given things for Purvanchali, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh...Purvanchalis are finding themselves safe with the BJP. This is the reason their (AAP) vote bank is going away from them. He is going to lose from New Delhi Assembly constituency." the BJP MP said.
12:28 IST, February 3rd 2025
HM Amit Shah's Mega Rally In Delhi Ahead of Polls
Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a large crowd at a mega rally in Jangpura, Delhi, as the city gears up for delhi polls on Feb 5.
12:12 IST, February 3rd 2025
Talkatora Stadium to Be Renamed as Maharshi Das Stadium
Talkatora Stadium to be renamed as Maharshi das stadium, after bjp comes to power.
12:08 IST, February 3rd 2025
PM Modi to Respond to President's Address Tomorrow at 5 PM
PM Modi to reply on presidents address tomorrow at 5pm and in Rajyasabha on thursday.
12:05 IST, February 3rd 2025
BJP To Hold More Than 20 Roadshows in Delhi Today
BJP To Hold More Than 20 Roadshows in Delhi Today
12:06 IST, February 3rd 2025
Ruckus Erupted in Parliament Over Mahakumbh Stampede Incident
A political uproar has erupted in both the Lower House and Upper House of the Parliament disrupting the proceedings on the second day of the Budget Session.
11:28 IST, February 3rd 2025
Maharashtra Sees 2.19 Lakh Financial Fraud Cases of Rs 38,000 Cr in 2024
Maharashtra reported 2,19,047 cases of financial fraud last year, with Rs 38,872.14 crore as the total amount involved and the highest number of such incidents in Mumbai, as per data shared by the state Home Department.
11:26 IST, February 3rd 2025
Congress Leader Dr Shakeel Ahmad Khan's Son Allegedly Died by Suicide
Congress Leader Dr Shakeel Ahmad Khan's Son Allegedly Died by Suicide.
10:41 IST, February 3rd 2025
Rupee Falls 67 Paise Against USD Amid Trump's Tariff War
A day after Trump launched a tariff war on Canada, Mexico and China, the Indian rupee fell 67 paise, hitting a record low of 87.29 against the US Dollar.
11:29 IST, February 3rd 2025
JPC Report On Waqf Bill To Be Tabled In Parliament Today
The Jagdambika Pal-led Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled Parliament today.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal, along with Sanjay Jaiswal, will present the report (Hindi and English versions), along with the record of evidence given before the committee.
10:36 IST, February 3rd 2025
Delhi Polls: Campaigning Ends Today; AI Spoofs and Roadshows Heat Up Feb 5 Battle
The high-voltage campaigning for Delhi Assembly polls will come to an end at 5 pm on Monday. On the final day of campaigning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has scheduled 22 roadshows and rallies across Delhi.
10:36 IST, February 3rd 2025
More Than 200 International Devotees Arrive for 'Amrit Snan'
More than 200 international devotees participated in prayers and bhajan kirtans in Prayagraj on Monday and participated in the Amrit Snan, expressing their appreciation for the spiritual energy and exceptional organization of the event.
09:28 IST, February 3rd 2025
Sadhus Across Akhadas Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam
Sadhus from different Akhadas took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam to offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday.
09:27 IST, February 3rd 2025
Yogi Adityanath Oversees 'Amrit Snan' Arrangements During Basant Panchami
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been closely monitoring the 'Amrit Snan' during Basant Panchami celebrations.
09:49 IST, February 3rd 2025
Foreign Devotees Chant 'hanuman Chalisa' at 'Amrit Snan'
Foreign devotees sing 'Hanuman Chalisa' as they head to Triveni Sangam for the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
09:49 IST, February 3rd 2025
Flower Petals Showered On Devotees During ‘Amrit Snan’
Maha kumbh 2025: Flower Petals Showered On Devotees During ‘Amrit Snan’
09:08 IST, February 3rd 2025
Canada Releases List of Products Covered in Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods
Canada's Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc on Sunday released a full list of products that will be covered by the country's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, worth an estimated USD 30 billion.
07:42 IST, February 3rd 2025
Devotees Gather at Prayagraj for 'Amrit Snan' in Ganga on 'Basant Panchami'
A large number of devotees gathered at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the River Ganga and offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on the occasion of 'Basant Panchami' in the early hours of Monday.
07:07 IST, February 3rd 2025
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary observes World Wetlands Day
The Wildlife Range of Pobitora, under the Guwahati Wildlife Division, observed World Wetlands Day on Sunday in collaboration with Aranyak NGO.
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