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On March 10, 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amid significant opposition criticism. The bill aims to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act of 1905 and integrate its provisions into the Railways Act of 1989, thereby streamlining the legislative framework governing Indian Railways. Opposition members expressed concerns that this legislative
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). This decision, made on February 19, 2025, aims to streamline the management and registration of Waqf properties across India. Key Amendments in the Waqf Bill The approved amendments focus on enhancing transparency and inclusivity
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In a recent session of the Parliamentary panel examining the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, former Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, expressed concerns regarding the legal viability of conducting simultaneous elections across the country. Justice Ramana highlighted that implementing such a system would necessitate extensive constitutional amendments,
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On January 29, 2025, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) adopted the amended Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, during a meeting held in New Delhi. The bill seeks to introduce significant changes to the management and administration of waqf properties across India. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, and amend […]