Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 Gets Joint Parliamentary Committee Nod with 14 Key Amendments

New Delhi, January 27, 2025 — In one of the most monumental legislative decisions, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) had unanimously passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which contained 14 very important amendments, with an aim to revisit and reorganize the management and governance of Waqf properties across India. Background of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill,…

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Padma Awards 2025: Osamu Suzuki Sharda Sinha Honored, Arijit Singh and R Ashwin Shine

New Delhi, January 25, 2025 — On the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day, the Government of India announced the illustrious Padma Awards for 2025. The awards will be given to 139 eminent individuals who have made exceptional contributions in various fields. The awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma…

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Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough: Hamas Releases Israeli Soldiers, Israel Frees 200 Prisoners

January 25, 2025 — Hamas has freed four Israeli female soldiers in a swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners in a significant development under the continuing hostilities ceasefire accord. So far, this is only the second large-scale prisoner exchange since the ceasefire went into place in an effort to decrease tensions and address humanitarian concerns in…

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India Reiterates Readiness to Repatriate Nationals Overstaying Abroad Amid U.S. Crackdown

In reaction to the recent ramped-up activities of the U.S. to crack down on illegal immigration, the Indian government has reiterated its willingness to bring back any illegal Indian citizens in the U.S. This is in line with Indian-enunciated peripheral policy against illegal immigration and commitment to promote legal migration frameworks. Official Statement At a…

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Jobs First: Kejriwal Pledges a Bright Future for Delhi’s Youth

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has voiced some definitive aspirations for job creation for the youth in his administration over the next five years.  Kejriwal recognized the pertinent issue of unemployment among the youth and advocated a multi-pronged approach to combat this issue and trigger sustainable economic growth. Job Creation Commitments Kejriwal, in his recent…

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