Opposition members on Wednesday stormed out of the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, alleging that its proceedings had become a mockery. They, however, returned to attend the meeting after an hour amid indications that the committee chairperson would seek an extension in its term. Sources said the panel’s tenure … Read more
In the Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman disclosed on Thursday that Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s letter, which asked for the elimination of the 18% GST on life and health insurance, was made public without his consent. Sitharaman criticized the opposition for attempting to forward their agenda by means of this unapproved revelation. Attacking … Read more
In a display of political brinkmanship, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has issued a stern warning that it will walk out of the Opposition meeting in Patna on Friday if the Congress party does not pledge its support against the Centre’s ordinance regarding the control of administrative services in Delhi. The stakes are high as … Read more