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Parliament Session Highlights: Waqf Bill Likely To Be Introduced Today

Parliament Session Live: The bill aims to rename the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

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Updated : August 07, 2024 11:06 pm IST

The monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled to conclude on August 12.

Parliament Session Highlights:

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which will amend the law governing Waqf boards, is likely to be introduced in the Parliament today. The bill aims to rename the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

It also seeks to omit Section 40 of the current law relating to the powers of the Board to decide if a property is Waqf property. It provides for a broad-based composition of the Central Waqf Council and the State Waqf Boards and ensures the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

The monsoon session of Parliament commenced on July 22 and is scheduled to conclude on August 12.

Here are highlights on the Parliament Session:

Aug 07, 2024 18:35 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024:
Lok Sabha approves Finance Bill (No.2), 2024, with 45 amendments, gives effect to tax proposals.
Aug 07, 2024 18:33 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the parliament today that the contentious LTCG tax proposal on real estate is being amended to give option to taxpayers to compute tax liability under the old system or at reduced rates without indexation, and pay the lower of the two. She said the rollover benefit will be available to taxpayers who buy new immovable property utilising the capital gains on the sale of old property.
Aug 07, 2024 14:57 (IST)
AAP MP Raghav Chadha Demands Corridor To Guru Nanak's Birthplace In Pakistan
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha today urged the Centre to initiate talks with Pakistan to establish a safe corridor to Shri Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Shri Guru Nanak Dev.

In his address during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the AAP leader drew parallels with the successful Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which has united people in faith, and hoped that a similar corridor to Shri Nankana Sahib would foster shared spiritual connections.
 
Aug 07, 2024 14:42 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024: Finance Minister Moves Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill
Finance Minister N Sitharaman has moved the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2024 and The Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2024 for consideration and return in Rajya Sabha .
Aug 07, 2024 14:07 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024: Rajya Sabha Resumes Proceedings
Rajya Sabha has now resumed proceedings after lunch break.
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Aug 07, 2024 13:35 (IST)
Parliament Session: Rahul Gandhi Urges Centre To Declare Wayanad Calamity A "National Disaster"
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has urged the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala's Wayanad a national disaster.

Speaking during Zero Hour, he also demanded higher compensation for the people affected.

Emphasising the need to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, he said, "I saw it with my own eyes. I visited many different places where the disaster took place. In some cases, an entire family is gone, with just one person remaining, sometimes an adult or a child." He also expressed his gratitude to those who helped during the disaster.

"With more than 200 dead and a vast number missing, the eventual casualty count may exceed 400," Mr Gandhi said.
Aug 07, 2024 13:18 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 PM today.
Aug 07, 2024 13:17 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024: Congress Raises Dropping Of Preamble From NCERT textbooks, Minister Responds
Congress today raised in Rajya Sabha the issue of dropping of Preamble to the Constitution from certain NCERT textbooks saying this was an attempt to impose communal ideology on the country - a claim which Union Minister JP Nadda countered saying the government was committed to protecting the constitution.

Raising the issue, Leader of the Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Preamble, which is the soul and foundation of the Indian Constitution, used to be published in NCERT textbooks.

Leader of the House and BJP president JP Nadda said though he has not seen either the NCERT textbook or the change but can with all authority state that there is no question of any needling of the Constitution.

Aug 07, 2024 12:59 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024: Sports Minister To Make Statement On Vinesh Phogat's Olympics Disqualification
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will today make a statement in Lok Sabha on India's ace grappler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Aug 07, 2024 11:08 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Proceedings Begin In Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha
The proceedings in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have begun.


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Aug 07, 2024 10:53 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024: What All To Take Place In Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
Here's the list of business in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today:
Aug 07, 2024 09:52 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress MP Wants Discussion On Caste-Based Census
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the issue of 'Caste-based Census'.

"I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance, namely: Today I address the urgent need for a caste-based census," he said.


"The drastic budget cut for the Census to Rs 1,309,46 crore from Rs 3,768 crore raises concerns about the government's commitment to timely and effective data collection, which is crucial for social justice and targeted welfare for marginalized communities. The lack of necessary funds impacts the efficacy of this important process. We urge the government to prioritize and complete the caste-based census promptly to ensure social justice and equitable progress," Mr Tagore added.
Aug 07, 2024 09:11 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024: Finance Bill To Be Taken For Consideration
The Finance Bill for the financial year 2024-2025, which was moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, will be taken into consideration and passing in Lok Sabha today.

"Further consideration of the following motion moved by Nirmala Sitharaman on the 6th August 2024 namely, that the Bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2024- 2025, be taken into consideration. Nirmala Sitharaman to move that the Bill be passed," the agenda of the Lok Sabha read.

Ms Sitharaman had moved the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024, for consideration in Parliament to give effect to the financial proposals of the central government for the financial year 2024-25.
Aug 07, 2024 09:10 (IST)
Parliament Session Live: All About The Waqf Bill
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill aims at renaming the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

It seeks to omit Section 40 of the current law relating to the powers of the board to decide if a property is Waqf property.

It also provides for a broad-based composition of the Central Waqf Council and the State Waqf Boards and ensures the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

The bill also proposes the establishment of a separate Board of Auqaf for the Boharas and Aghakhanis. The draft law provides for the representation of Shias, Sunnis, Bohras, Agakhanis and other backward classes among Muslim communities.

The bill also aims to clearly define "'Waqf' as Waqf by any person practising Islam for at least five years and having ownership of such property".
Aug 07, 2024 09:08 (IST)
Parliament Session Live: Waqf Bill Likely To Be Introduced Today
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which will amend the law governing Waqf boards, is likely to be introduced in the Parliament today. 



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