Several Opposition MPs walked out of a meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after objections were raised over comments made about Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The MPs, including members from Congress, Sena, DMK, AIMIM, SP, and AAP, left the meeting and plan to write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the incident. The committee, which was scheduled to hear views on the Bill from various stakeholders, faced criticism for inviting non-Muslim religious organizations and receiving a large number of submissions, prompting concerns about external influence.
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CISF set to induct first women commando team into core operations
NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to induct its first all-women commando team for operational roles, training around 100 women personnel in skills like physical fitness and weapons use. The inaugural batch of 30 will train from August to October 2025, with plans to make all-women courses a regular part of training, aiming for 10% female representation in the force. Want More Context? 🔎
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