The government has tabled the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act in Parliament. This law will update the Waqf Act of 1995. The proposed changes have sparked strong and divided opinions. What is Waqf land? Waqf refers to properties donated for charitable purposes. Once a person donates a property as Waqf, they cannot […]
Bihar Elections: NDA gears up for key meeting as seat-sharing tussle continues in Grand Alliance – CNBC TV18
The political activities for the Bihar Assembly elections are picking up speed. Both the National Democratic Alliance and the Grand Alliance are gearing up for the contest, with key leaders making strategic moves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off the election campaign for the NDA. Meanwhile, in the Grand Alliance, RJD leader Lalu Prasad […]
‘Egg on my face’ says Shashi Tharoor for criticising India’s position on Russia-Ukraine war – CNBC TV18
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday (March 18) said he has “egg on face” for criticising India’s position amid Russia-Ukraine conflict. He said India is in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace. “I am still wiping the egg off my face because I was the one person in the parliamentary […]
Congress’s ‘remonetisation’ bid? Party sets up new ‘Assets and Properties’ department – CNBC TV18
A cryptic press release from the Congress announcing the formation of a new department for Assets and Properties has taken many by surprise, and they have raised questions about its purpose. This committee will oversee and manage the numerous properties and assets the party holds across the country. The initiative has been in development for […]
Why many Democrats wore pink outfits to Donald Trump’s first address to the US Congress – CNBC TV18
To mark their protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies, several Democrats chose to wear bright pink attire to his first address to Congress on Tuesday. With their pink blazers, dresses and scarves, the congresswomen aimed to send a message at Trump’s address Over three dozen members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus wore pink and […]
Shashi Tharoor clarifies he praised Kerala’s startup growth, not CPI(M)-led govt – CNBC TV18
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday clarified that he did not praise the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala, but instead highlighted the state’s progress in the startup sector. Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that his article in an English daily did not contain any political references. He emphasised that his focus was solely on Kerala’s […]
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi hospitalised in Delhi, condition stable: Sources – CNBC TV18
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, sources said on Thursday. She is doing fine and is likely to be discharged on Friday, they said. Gandhi had turned 78 in December 2024. While the exact time of admission is not immediately known, a source said, she […]
Delhi Elections 2025: Women voters drive BJP’s historic win – CNBC TV18
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a historic comeback in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, securing a decisive victory after 27 years. A key factor behind the BJP’s success was its overwhelming support among women voters, who played a pivotal role in shaping the electoral outcome. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Delhi […]
Delhi Election Results: How the Jat factor tipped the scales in BJP’s favour – CNBC TV18
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won an overwhelming majority of Jat-dominated seats in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, securing 12 out of 13 constituencies where the community forms a significant vote bank. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed to win just one seat in these areas, underscoring a dramatic shift in voter allegiance. The […]
Delhi election 2025 records hattrick of defeats for Congress – CNBC TV18
The Congress failed to open its account for the third consecutive election in Delhi on Saturday (February 8). The results revealed that the grand old party was nowhere in the race except for the Kasturba Nagar seat where it was the first runner-up. The rest of the seats, except for Okhla, witnessed a fight between […]