OWAISI SLAMS CENTRE
"What did you achieve with Howdy Modi, Namaste Trump?": AIMIM chief Owaisi slams Centre over H1-B visa fee hike
Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the central government regarding the United States' new H-1B visa fee. He questions the benefits of events like "Howdy Modi" and "Namaste Trump." Owaisi suggests the US doesn't value India's strategic partnership. He highlights the potential impact on remittances and Indian IT companies. Owaisi urges the government to introspect on foreign policy and national security.
Don't burden Indian women with 'three children' theory: Owaisi to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Mohan Bhagwat's family planning advice. Owaisi accused the RSS of spreading anti-Muslim hatred and blamed Narendra Modi for institutionalizing it. He called for the BJP's political retirement in the upcoming election. Owaisi questioned Modi's stance on illegal immigration from Bangladesh. He also addressed US sanctions and statements regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Does govt have courage to call families of Pahalgam victims and ask them to watch cricket clash with Pakistan? Owaisi slams Centre in Lok Sabha
Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the logic of India-Pakistan cricket matches amidst severed trade and airspace relations following the Pahalgam attack. He lauded the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, highlighting the destruction of a terror camp in Bahawalpur as a significant achievement. Owaisi emphasized the threat posed by Pakistan's Army, ISI, and deep state to India's stability.
Congress, other parties criticizing new Waqf law want to keep Muslims as vote bank: Kiren Rijiju
Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress and other parties of exploiting Muslims as a vote bank by opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act. He defends the Act, emphasizing its aim to empower the Muslim community and ensure proper management of Waqf properties for their welfare. Rijiju asserts the government's commitment to justice for all, dismissing claims of unconstitutionality.
Centre releases list of 59 MPs to lead India's voice globally post Operation Sindoor; Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule lead from Opposition
Following Operation Sindoor, India is dispatching seven all-party parliamentary delegations to over 30 countries. Comprising 59 MPs from across the political spectrum, these delegations aim to engage global opinion-makers and counter disinformation.
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Finance Bill should be renamed as 'tax trap bill': Opposition slams govt
Opposition leaders accused the government of creating a Finance Bill that favors corporates at the expense of ordinary citizens. They raised issues about the lack of support for the unorganized sector, rising unemployment, and high GST on life and health insurance. Calls for better budget allocation and special economic packages were also made.
Amit Shah slams Mamata, Stalin, Vijayan for opposing CAA; Congress asked to share its stand
CAA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for their opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In an interview with ANI's Smita Prakash, Shah emphasized that the implementation of the CAA cannot be refused by these state leaders as the power to make laws regarding citizenship lies solely with the Parliament.
'Chronology samajhiye': How the opposition parties reacted to CAA notification
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, enabling eligible persons to apply for Indian citizenship. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the implementation of the CAA before the Lok Sabha polls, facing criticism and accusations of polarization. Mamata Banerjee dismissed it as BJP's election publicity.
CAA notification: Oppn calls it attempt to polarise LS polls; BJP says Modi's 'guarantee' fulfilled
Opposition parties on Monday slammed the Centre for notifying the rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, alleging the BJP was trying to divide society and polarise the atmosphere ahead of general elections, even as the ruling party hailed it as a "historic" decision that fulfils the promise made by the makers of the Constitution.
Friendship with AIMIM will continue, BRS will surely come back to power in Telangana: CM KCR
Making no bones about the association with AIMIM party, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday said BRS's friendship with the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party will continue in future also, and the ruling party will come back to power with 7-8 more seats than it got in 2018 Assembly polls.
11 political parties with 91 MPs remain on fence as BJP, Congress sew up alliances
At least 11 parties with a total of 91 members in Parliament have chosen to remain neutral in the Indian general elections next year, while 65 parties have joined either the BJP or Congress-led coalition. Three of these parties are from large states Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha. Congress and other opposition parties unveiled the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to take on the BJP-led NDA, which now has 39 parties.
Uniform Civil Code is political exercise aimed to take way focus of debate from key issues: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
Owaisi's response came while addressing media at Hyderabad on Friday as he submitted party's response to the Law Commission along with the retired Judge Gopala Gowda's legal opinion on the subject.
Is 'second demonetisation' cover-up of wrong decision made earlier, asks Kharge
Opposition leaders have criticised the Indian government and questioned the motives behind the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to withdraw INR 2,000 ($27) notes, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accused of "distractions". Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, claimed the withdrawal was the "second demonetisation" and called for an independent investigation. The RBI said the move was due to the low usage of INR 2,000 notes for transactions. The notes can be deposited or exchanged at banks until 30 September.
Ban on PFI cannot be supported: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
"A draconian ban of this kind is dangerous as it is a ban on any Muslim who wishes to speak his mind. The way India's electoral autarky is approaching fascism, every Muslim youth will now be arrested with a PFI pamphlet under India's black law, UAPA," he tweeted.
Alt News co-founder and Journalist Mohammad Zubair arrested in Delhi for 'hurting religious sentiments'
A case was earlier registered under sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, language etc) and 295A (deliberate and malicious act intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code against Zubair, K P S Malhotra, DCP (Cyber Crime).
AIMIM will contest in Rajasthan with full strength: Asaduddin Owaisi
The Hyderabad MP said the party will decide on any alliance at the right time after considering the circumstances. On the Congress' charge that the AIMIM works as a ''B-team" of the BJP, Owaisi said, ''Such allegations reflect the frustration of Congress leaders and nothing else.''
Raj Thackeray urges PM Modi to bring Uniform Civil Code, population control law
Amid the controversy over an AIMIM leader's recent visit to Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Aurangabad city of Maharashtra, the MNS leader appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre to change the name of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar and to bring the Uniform Civil Code.
Prime Minister Modi never speaks on rising fuel prices, China, says AIMIM Chief, Owaisi
Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, Owaisi said, "PM Modi never speaks on two things -- rise in petrol and diesel prices and China sitting inside our territory in Ladakh."
Samajwadi Party now trying to get rid of pro-muslim image
Addressing a press conference, Yadav announced that if elected to power, the party’s government would beautify Chitrakoot, develop the Lakshman Pahadi on an international level and give pension to artists involved in Ramlila, without any discrimination on the basis of religion or caste.
Indo-China clash at LAC due to 'intelligence failure': Ex MoS Pallam Raju
Wondering how the government failed to anticipate the situation at LAC, he said, "only after the Defence Minister (Rajnath Singh) made a statement that they (Chinese) came in large numbers did we know of the actual situation.
Asaduddin Owaisi attacks Mohan Bhagwat over reported remarks on two- child policy
Addressing a rally in Nizamabad district, on Saturday, in the run up to the municipal polls in Telangana, the Hyderabad MP said, "RSS Mohan Bhagwat says to make two children policy.
MPs condemn Azam Khan's remarks, demand apology in Lok Sabha
Smriti Irani said the remarks of Khan in Lok Sabha on Thursday during the debate of Triple Talaq Bill were a "blot" on all legislators, including men.
Lok Sabha passes Aadhaar Amendment Bill
The amended bill also provides for a stiff Rs 1 crore penalty and a jail term for private entities for storing Aadhaar data.
BJP yet to respond to law panel on uniform civil code
Deadline to send responses ended in 2016 itself but the panel said it would continue to entertain those received even after the December 21 deadline.
Indian Army does not communalise: Northern Command chief
"We take on the religion of our troops and we do not communalise any of them. There is 'sarva dharma sthal' in every formation," Lt Gen Anbu said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'surya namaskar' remark is to befool Muslims: Asaduddin Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi also alleged that instead of addressing issues like loss of employment, Adityanath was making statements that "won't have any impact whatsoever."
Shiv Sena uses beef unrest to attack Modi government
Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday severely slammed the BJP for the recent spate of killings in north India over consumption of beef.
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