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Parliament

Following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, celebrations have erupted across the country.

The second phase of budget session is underway in Parliament, and amidst ongoing protests, the Modi government introduce Waqf Amendment Bill.

The Delhi High Court is set to hear the petition of Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer, who faces charges in a terror funding case related to Jammu and Kashmir.

Although acquitted of explosive charges, Samrite was found guilty under IPC Section 506. The court is to hear his case on March 19.

The Central Government has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court opposing a petition that calls for a lifetime ban on individuals with criminal backgrounds.

The Union Cabinet approved a new income-tax Bill on Friday, which is expected to be presented in Parliament next week.

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for 2025-'26 on February 1. Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive time.

The Parliament’s Budget session began with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses at around 11 am.

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Parliament today as the Budget session commenced. Several Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, also arrived for the session.

The Parliament's Budget Session for 2025 will begin on January 31 and run until April 4, with the session divided into two parts.