Waqf Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: The controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, which has faced strong criticism from Muslim organisations and opposition parties, was introduced in the Lok Sabha this afternoon (Wednesday).
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, tabled the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
The Parliamentary Affairs Advisory Committee has allocated eight hours for discussions on the bill, which has been met with intense criticism from Muslim organisations and opposition parties. If necessary, this time limit may be extended further.
The central government is eager to get the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha today itself. If the bill is approved in the Lok Sabha today, reports suggest that the government intends to introduce it in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow.
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Raichur: Girl found dead in canal, search on for her brother
Raichur (Karnataka), Apr 8 (PTI): Body of a minor girl who had gone missing along with her brother was recovered from a canal in this district while search is on for her sibling, police said on Monday.
The children had come to Gandhal village in Raichur district with their parents on a pilgrimage to Panchamukhi Hanuman temple.
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The family hails from Gadwal in Telangana. The children were reported missing on Monday evening.
Police found Anjali's body in the Rajalabanda canal at Budadinni village while the search is on for her brother.
Authorities suspect that the girl may have drowned in the canal.
