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Cabinet Approves 14 Amendments to Waqf Bill Amid Controversy

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, based on recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), despite ongoing criticism over alleged bias. The bill initially proposed 44 changes to laws governing central and state Waqf boards, which oversee the management of Muslim charitable properties in India. The Read More…

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Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Income-Tax Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha: A Major Tax Reform Move

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the much-anticipated Income-Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha today, marking a significant step towards modernizing India’s tax system. The new bill is designed to replace the six-decade-old Income-Tax Act of 1961, making tax laws simpler, more transparent, and taxpayer-friendly. The proposed legislation aims Read More…