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There is no update, yet, on Sheikh Hasina’s future plans, the External Affairs Ministry said Thursday, days after the Bangladeshi leader fled her country amid violent protests against her rule. “We do not have any update on her plan…” a ministry spokesperson said when asked when she will leave India. Mrs Hasina – who resigned and left Dhaka hours before the Prime Minister’s residence was overrun – was evacuated in a military aircraft and flown to an IAF base in Uttar Pradesh. She was expected to proceed onwards to claim political asylum in the United Kingdom, but there has been…
Asaduddin Owaisi of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen) ripped into the Waqf Amendment bill presented in parliament today, calling it “discriminatory” and “arbitrary”. The bill, he said, interferes with the fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion enshrined in the constitution, and would help the government take over not only Waqf properties but also those belonging to dargahs and mosques. The proposed law, which envisages changes to the existing version on 44 points, has already been criticised as “draconian” by the Opposition parties. “No law limits the right of a person to will their property or dispose it. But look at…
The government tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who declared the 44 proposed changes a “grave attack on the Constitution” and a “draconian attack on the freedom of religion and the federal system”. Opposition MPs, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP leader Supriya Sule, and AIMIM boss Asaduddin Owaisi, stood up to object to alterations in the Waqf laws, including the make-up of central and state boards and the councils’ ability to earmark land for various purposes. Mr Yadav’s sharp jabs – which included a ‘warning’…
Opposition parties led by the Congress joined ranks to protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today. The legislation aims to address issues related to powers of State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of Waqf properties and removal of encroachment. The legislation proposes to amend 44 sections of the 1995 Waqf Act. The Bill proposes that the Central Waqf Council and state Waqf Boards must have two women. It also lays down that money received by the Waqf Board must be used for the welfare of widows, divorcees, and orphans in the manner suggested by the government. Another…
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal refuted the rumours of her and her sister’s arrest in Paris. After Antim’s 0-10 loss against Turkey’s Yetgil Zeynep, it was reported that she tried to sneak her sister into the Olympic Games village using her accreditation card but was detained by the French police. However, Antim has now revealed that no such thing happened. While it is true that her sister was taken to the police station, Antim said that it only happened as the police wanted to verify her true identity. In a video shared by NNIS Sports, Antim revealed that it was she…
Some victories are sweeter than others, some defeats more bitter, whatever the arena be. But what about the cruelty of fate? How does one take heart? The vagaries of destiny are more ruthless than any opponent’s blow. They also feel more personal, as if the player in the arena is an alter ego of any and all of the spectators near and far. Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics performance is one such instance of the blurring of these boundaries. Many of her cheerleaders today, however, ought to be ashamed of themselves. Whether they will be is anyone’s guess. Phogat has announced…
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav today alleged that the rights of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla are being slashed and the Opposition would have to fight for him, drawing a sharp response from Home Minister Amit Shah. The Kannauj MP was addressing Lok Sabha during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill when he said, “Your rights and our rights are being curtailed. I had told you that you are the judge of democracy. I have heard that some of your rights are being snatched and we would have to fight for you.” The Union Home Minister rose to respond…
Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar – often left sitting while opposition MPs walk out to protest various issues – turned the tables Thursday afternoon, walking out of the House amid demands to discuss wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics from a gold medal bout. A disgruntled Mr Dhankhar also named Congress MP Jairam Ramesh for “laughing”; “I know your habit…” the Rajya Sabha leader said, as he lamented the lack of respect for the House Chair. “It is not me… but the post of the Chairperson that is being challenged… it is being challenged because people think the…
Two days back, Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister, fled capital Dhaka amid violent protests demanding her ouster and landed near Delhi. Since then, there has been speculation on where she is headed next. Right after her escape from Dhaka, some reports had claimed that the 76-year-old leader plans to seek asylum in the UK. But with London hesitating, the Awami League leader, it is learnt, is looking at other options. What Sheikh Hasina’s Son Said In an interview to NDTV, Sheikh Hasina’s son and Awami League leader Sajeeb Wazed Joy said reports claiming that his mother sought asylum…
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 LIVE Updates: Following on from a day of hurt, Vinesh Phogat’s decision to retire from wrestling after the disqualification heartbreak at Paris Olympics 2024 has started the day with dampened spirits. Yet, Day 13 of the Olympics brings new hope, particularly towards the end of the day. At 5:30 PM IST, the Indian men’s hockey team will play Spain in the hope of clinching a second successive Olympic bronze medal. Later at night, India’s gold medalist from Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra, will vie for gold again in the men’s javelin throw final. Golfers Diksha Dagar and…