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Indian parliament's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments

The debate that began yesterday (2 April) ended with 288 members voting for the bill while 232 were against it early Thursday

A view shows India's new (L) and old parliament buildings during the first day of the five-day long special session in New Delhi, India, September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
South Asia

India's opposition parties move to impeach Vice President Dhankhar

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi is pictured next to India's new parliament building a day before the inauguration of the building in New Delhi, India, September 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
South Asia

India's parliament suspended after disruptions over Adani allegations, other issues

Rahul Gandhi speaks with the media at a press conference in Ghaziabad, India, April 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo
South Asia

India's parliament removes parts of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's speech targeting Modi

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South Asia

UK PM Sunak's mother-in-law appointed to Indian parliament

A man jumps into the lawmakers' area in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, in New Delhi, India, December 13, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. Sansad TV/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
South Asia

Most Indian opposition MPs barred from parliament

A man jumps into the lawmakers' area in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, in New Delhi, India, December 13, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. Sansad TV/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
South Asia

79 opposition MPs suspended from Indian parliament

FILE PHOTO: A member of media works outside the India's new parliament building before its inauguration in New Delhi, India, May 28, 2023. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
South Asia

India government presents bill to reserve 3rd of parliament seats for women

A member of media works outside the India's new parliament building before its inauguration in New Delhi, India, May 28, 2023. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
South Asia

India cabinet approves bill to reserve 3rd of parliament lower house seats for women

Rahul Gandhi. Photo: Collected
South Asia

India's parliament reinstates Rahul Gandhi as lawmaker

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Bangladesh

'Undivided India' map at new parliament: No reason for confusion, Dhaka waiting for official version from Delhi, says Shahriar Alam

MPs of like-minded opposition parties in a meeting at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber in Parliament House during Budget Session, in New Delhi, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Photo: Collected
Global Economy

Adani crisis: Oppn seeks probe into LIC, banks exposure ‘endangering savings’

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South Asia

Parliamentary security on brief alert as BJP MP’s car hits a Barrier