The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chief, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday rejected the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Central Waqf Councils and State Waqf Boards as an ‘encroachment’ in the religious rights of minorities, reasoning that it was essential for better upkeep and maintenance of Waqf properties. ....

Amid multiple incidents of arson and violence in Murshidabad over the Waqf Act, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with Muslim clerics, imams and Ulemas at the Netaji Indoor Stadium and urged them to co-operate in restoring peace. ....

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad held a press conference on Wednesday, launching a scathing attack on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the ongoing National Herald case. ....

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Wednesday said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) charge sheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case was a ploy to target the Gandhi family as well as the party and was driven by the government’s intent to harass them. ....

India's first female Olympic medallist, Karnam Malleswari, expressed immense joy after her first one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as a moment that reignited her drive to contribute further to the nation. ....

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi's extradition to India may not be a straightforward process, especially in light of a recent setback in a similar case involving Sanjay Bhandari, according to Choksi's lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal. ....

India and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Sunday. ....

Celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Russia-India diplomatic relationship on Sunday, a cycle rally was organised in New Delhi where more than 300 people participated in the event. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at the Navkar Mahamantra Diwas inauguration addressed a global gathering and unveiled a set of nine resolutions, "Nav Sankalps", aimed at building a more sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future for the nation. ....

The Supreme Court on Tuesday held it “illegal and erroneous” on the part of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to reserve 10 bills, which were re-adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, for the consideration of the President. ....

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the direction passed by the Calcutta High Court, which had ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the creation of supernumerary posts in state-run schools. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Lord Ram as a "uniting force" and sought his blessings as he had 'darshan' of the sacred Ram Setu from the skies on his return journey from Sri Lanka. ....

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has emerged as a trusted development partner to its neighbouring nations, aligning with the vision of the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and sustainable regional progress. ....

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday paid homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary, which is also observed as Samta Diwas across the country. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity. ....

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised the issue of alleged encroachment of Indian territory by China and the freshly imposed US tariffs on Indian exports, seeking answers on “what the government is going to do on these issues”. ....

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed strong displeasure on Thursday over accusatory remarks made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur in the Lok Sabha a day earlier. ....

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in her first reaction to the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, called it a brazen assault on the Constitution and urged the party lawmakers to be ‘aggressive and combative’ in calling out the failures of BJP-ruled NDA government. ....

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill remained one of the major subjects of discussion on Wednesday as the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed its tabling. ....