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  Amit Shah defends 130th Amendment Bill 2025, cites Kejriwal's arrest in liquor policy case

  India | August 25, 2025 10:44 IST

  Speaking at ANI podcast, HM Shah said a provision in this regard is already prevalent and fresh amendments not be applicable in any petty allegation.

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  Bills Proposing PM, CM, ministers' removal over criminal charges sent to JPC

  Originals | August 21, 2025 0:10 IST

  Bills aiming to remove the PM, CMs, and ministers with criminal charges have been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review. Meanwhile, a building collapse in Delhi's Daryaganj has killed three, with rescue efforts ongoing.

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  Bills on removal of PM, CMs and ministers over criminal cases sent to JPC

  India | August 20, 2025 17:52 IST

  As per the amendment, if the Prime Minister, a Chief Minister, or any Minister is held in custody for over 30 days on serious charges involving offences punishable with at least five years in jail, they will stand removed from their position.

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  Bansuri Swaraj carries bag with 'National Herald Ki Loot' written on it at JPC meet | WATCH

  India | April 22, 2025 11:01 IST

  The message on the bag was unmissable and seemed to make a pointed political statement, reigniting the BJP's long-standing attack on the Congress party over the National Herald case.

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  Rijiju slams Opposition for causing ruckus over Waqf report in Rajya Sabha: 'Dissent notes attached'

  India | February 13, 2025 14:09 IST

  Earlier, Kharge called the report 'farzi' and alleged that the dissent note of the Opposition members of the JPC was removed from the report. He also urged the Rajya Sabha Chairman to return the report to JPC.

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  Mallikarjun Kharge calls Waqf Bill report 'farzi', urges Rajya Sabha Chairman to return it to JPC

  India | February 13, 2025 12:12 IST

  The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill tabled the report in the Rajya Sabha prompting a chaotic response from the opposition. Kharge alleged that the dissent not of the opposition members in the JPC was removed from the report.

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  JPC on Waqf amendment bill submits report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

  India | January 30, 2025 13:45 IST

  Commending the JPC efforts, committee member and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said that no other committee has done as much work as this committee has done in the history of JPC.

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  JPC accepts Waqf draft report by 14 to 11 votes, opposition to give 'dissent note'

  India | January 29, 2025 13:08 IST

  The bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to address issues and challenges in regulating and managing waqf properties.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill: Parliamentary panel members suggest 572 amendments to draft law

  India | January 27, 2025 12:54 IST

  The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was referred to the joint committee of Parliament on August 8 following its introduction in the Lok Sabha by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

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  JPC members write to Speaker Om Birla over Waqf Amendment Bill proceedings, demand transparency

  India | January 24, 2025 19:44 IST

  In their letter, the members have also requested the postponement of the committee’s 27th meeting. They emphasized the need for adequate time for Opposition members to present their pleas and claims, as per the established rules and procedures of Parliament.

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  JPC on Waqf Bill: Huge uproar erupts, Owaisi and 9 other MPs suspended from today's meeting

  India | January 24, 2025 13:24 IST

  JPC on Waqf Bill: The uproar led to the suspension of 10 opposition MPs including All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi from today's meeting.

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  One Nation, One Election: BJP MP PP Chaudhary appointed chairperson of Joint Parliamentary Committee

  India | December 20, 2024 23:57 IST

  The One Nation, One Election Bill proposes simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India. This initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise disruption caused by frequent elections in the country.

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  One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | December 18, 2024 12:00 IST

  The One Nation, One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Bill will be sent to the JPC for further deliberations before it is debated in either house of the Parliament.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey supports Opposition's demand to extend JPC tenure

  India | November 27, 2024 18:30 IST

  BJP member Jagdambika Pal, head of joint committee of Parliament, had said that the draft is ready but opposition members have demanded an extension for a more thorough discussion. They had met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday to press their demand.

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  Waqf Bill: Row erupts over JPC Chairperson meeting with protesting farmers in Karnataka's Hubballi

  Karnataka | November 07, 2024 16:19 IST

  Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairperson Jagdambika Pal met protesting farmers and said that the fact-finding report will be tabled in the Parliament in upcoming winter session.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC to hold crucial meeting today, will hear views, suggestions

  India | October 22, 2024 12:10 IST

  The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was presented in the Lok Sabha during the winter session of the Parliament on August 8. It was later sent to the JPC headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal for further deliberations before being passed.

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  Jagdambika Pal, BJP leader, to head Joint Parliamentary Committee formed on Waqf Bill

  India | August 13, 2024 14:37 IST

  The Central government introduced Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 in the Parliament during the monsoon session. After a brief discussion, the bill was referred to the JPC of 31 members.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill: Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes 31-member JPC, Owaisi, Imran Masood included

  India | August 09, 2024 16:28 IST

  The Waqf (Amendment) Bill also aims at renaming the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

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  Opposition holds protest in Parliament demanding JPC probe

  News | March 21, 2023 23:30 IST

  Opposition holds protest in Parliament demanding JPC probe

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  Demanding Adani JPC, Opposition takes its House protest to the first floor

  News | March 21, 2023 23:21 IST

  Demanding Adani JPC, Opposition takes its House protest to the first floor