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16 Jul

Parliamentary Panel Proposes 285 Changes to Income Tax Bill, 2025 Ahead of Monsoon Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBaijayant Panda, Income Tax Bill 2025, Lok Sabha, Parliamentary panel

New Delhi, July 16, 2025: A parliamentary panel scrutinising the landmark Income Tax Bill, 2025 has suggested as many as 285 changes to the draft legislation, which aims to overhaul and modernise India’s income tax laws.The Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, chaired by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, finalised its report on Wednesday. The report is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday, coinciding with the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon session.“We have made 285 suggestions to the Bill,” confirmed a member of the committee, reflecting the panel’s extensive engagement with the proposed legislation.The government is expected…

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: NDA Prepares for Showdown as Opposition Protests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Lok Sabha, NDA, Opposition, Rajya Sabha, Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, Waqf by user, Waqf properties

New Delhi, April 2, 2025 – The BJP-led NDA government is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, setting the stage for a heated debate with opposition parties. The Bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, has drawn strong reactions from various political and religious groups, particularly over provisions related to Waqf property management and dispute resolution.Opposition Mounts Resistance, NDA Secures SupportBoth the BJP and the Congress have issued a whip to their MPs to ensure maximum attendance in the Lok Sabha. The Bill was cleared for discussion by the Business…

High Court Closes Amritpal Singh’s Case After Lok Sabha Backs His Membership

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmritpal Singh, High Court, Khadoor Sahib, Lok Sabha, Membership

Chandigarh – March 12, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh seeking permission to attend parliamentary sessions. The decision comes after the Lok Sabha Secretariat confirmed that Amritpal’s membership in the House remains intact. Court's Decision and Lok Sabha’s Response Amritpal Singh had approached the High Court, requesting approval to attend the ongoing Lok Sabha sessions. The Lok Sabha Secretariat informed the court that his membership was not under threat, as the parliamentary committee had already approved a 54-day leave for him.Following this clarification, the High Court ruled…