Amid a demand by opposition parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, that the bill be sent to a select committee for study, Prasad said the government has already taken note of concerns expressed by members earlier and amended the bill accordingly.
Lok Sabha passed the bill which criminalises the practice of instant Triple Talaq with the government rejecting the contention that it was aimed at targeting a particular community.
Under the proposed law, giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void, and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband.
Confirming that Ashwin will continue to lead the KXIP this season, Zinta provided the rationale behind picking Varun.
The opposition, which had been demanding that the bill be referred to a 'joint select committee', staged a walkout when its demand was rejected by the government.
The Congress has said it is not against the legislation but certain provisions in the bill presented and has sought amendments.
The government is keen to get its legislative agenda through as this is the last full-fledged Parliament session before the next Lok Sabha polls due in April-May 2019.
Targeting the Congress, PM Modi said that women’s welfare was never a priority of the previous governments.
Incidents of harassment of diplomats on both sides were reported earlier this year too, after which "high level" talks helped resolve the issue at the time.
South Africa's speed merchant Anrich Nortje was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of Rs 20 lakh in the IPL 2019 player auction.
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