House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that a three-month stopgap funding bill will be voted on this week to prevent a government shutdown at the start of next month. The bill will be a basic continuing resolution, without any additional provisions like the SAVE Act. The bill also includes extra funding for the Secret Service for…
Members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill had a meeting at Parliament where the Pasmanda Samaj expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of development for their community. The meeting saw heated arguments between BJP and Opposition MPs over the bill. The Pasmanda Samaj representatives supported the bill but demanded better representation and…
The Union Cabinet approved the report on ‘one nation, one election’ which recommends holding Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously. This move aims to save resources, promote development, and strengthen democratic foundations. The panel also suggested creating a common electoral roll and voter ID cards. The proposal includes 18 constitutional amendments, some requiring ratification…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet has approved a proposal for “one nation, one election,” aiming to conduct Lok Sabha and state polls simultaneously to reduce expenses and logistical challenges. The government is seeking consensus before introducing the bill in Parliament. PM Modi views this as a step towards enhancing democracy. The opposition has criticized the…
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has decided to back out of a project to set up a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Kozhikode, opting instead to work with Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Kozhikode Mayor Beena Philip expressed disappointment and alleged a conspiracy at the official level for losing the project. The FSTP was part of a…
Some Congress legislators are upset about a proposal to decrease the number of caste-based development corporations in Karnataka due to financial concerns. The government is considering merging smaller entities or closing some down. Home Minister G Parameshwara supports the move, stating it is for the welfare of underprivileged communities. However, some legislators argue that these…