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India's parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments
The bill would add non-Muslims to boards that manage waqf land endowments and give the government a larger role in validating ...
Peers elevated to the House of Lords after a career in the House of Commons are often merely being rewarded for loyalty – new study
Peers who used to be MPs are more likely to be male, white and older – and their loyalty to their party is often a significant factor in their appointment.
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Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 LIVE: Amit Shah Arrives At The Parliament As The Debate On Waqf Amendment Bill Continues In The Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Bill 2025 on Thursday after an 11-hour-long debate. It will now be tabled in Rajya Sabha today.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake
A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a ...
William Wordsworth’s last home is up for sale – returning it to a private residence would be a loss for the UK’s cultural heritage
It was at Rydal Mount that Wordsworth truly settled, building a ‘writing hut’ and extensively landscaping the grounds to his ...
Marine Le Pen brought the far right to France’s front door
PARIS -- For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power — poised, relentless and rising. She stripped the French far ...
White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson
The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been ...
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‘Govt ducking debate’, says Opposition, as both Houses of Parliament adjourned over DMK shirts with slogans
As soon as the Lok Sabha assembled, Speaker Om Birla said that Parliament would not function unless members upheld its dignity and decorum. “The House runs on rules… Rule 349 clearly talks about the ...