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17th Lok Sabha

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Fatwa issued against Nusrat Jahan for wearing Sindoor and Mangalsutra, Deoband cleric says “A Muslim can only marry a Muslim”

OpIndia Staff - 29 June, 2019

Nusrat Jahan Ruhi recently had married a Hindu Jain man. She was seen taking her oath as a parliamentarian wearing the traditional adornments of a Hindu married woman.

Politics

Our stance has not changed, Article 370 is a temporary provision: Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2019

Amit Shah reiterated BJP's position on Article 370 that it is a temporary provision.

Politics

It is due to Nehru’s failures that one third of Jammu and Kashmir is under Pakistan: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2019

Amit Shah held Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru responsible for losing one-third territory of Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan and the enduring issue with the inclusion of state with the Union of India.

Government and Policy

The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Lok Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today morning moved the J&K Reservation (Amendment Bill) in the Lok Sabha and had said that this bill is not to please anyone but for those living near the International Border

Government and Policy

Union Government denies having received any proposal for free metro rides for women from Delhi Government

OpIndia Staff - 27 June, 2019

Arvind Kejriwal had recently announced free metro rides for women to ensure 'safety'.

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I was pressurised to take back my resignation in connection with Shah Bano case: Arif Mohammad Khan

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

The day I resigned and left my resignation in the Prime Minister's Office, I disappeared from my house and spent the night at a friend's house, said Khan.

Politics

You want the ‘Old India’ where Indian Navy was used for family vacations? PM Modi tears into Congress’ narrative

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

PM Modi said he is shocked that schemes such as constructing toilets, Swachha Bharat, Jan Dhan and Yoga day are being mocked at.

Politics

There is a limit to the arrogance: PM Modi takes on Congress’ entitlement in Rajya Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

My friends in Congress have not been able to digest victory, they have not been able to accept defeat. I do not consider this to be a healthy sign of democracy: PM Modi said in his Rajya Sabha address

Politics

Congress gave a full toss to Modi, Modi hit the ball out of the stadium

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

Speaking for the first time in the Parliament after the BJP-led NDA government was voted back to power with a thumping majority, PM Modi responded to Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remarks.

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