The Triple Talaq Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Friday by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, amid a huge uproar by the opposition parties. A day after President Ram Nath Kovind called for the abolishing the evil traditions of triple talaq, which is prevalent among the Muslim community, the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tabled a fresh bill to ban the practice of instant divorce in the Lok Sabha. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Government introduces triple talaq Bill

Watch this segment of India Watch to know, What is the triple talaq Bill?

India Watch: What is the triple talaq Bill?

Industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the government to clarify its stance on the use of Huawei equipment in telecom infrastructure, particularly for futuristic 5G networks, at the earliest to enable operators to take a long-term view in investment decisions.

Cellular Operators Association of India urges government to clear the air on Huawei telecom gear

New Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Monday assumed charge at his Ministry and held a detailed discussion with senior officials and heads of telecom PSUs. BJP MP Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for communications, also took charge at the Ministry.

Ravi Shankar Prasad assumes charge at Telecom Ministry

As the Modi-led government returns to power, we take a look at the profiles of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new council of ministers.

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Narendra Singh Tomar and Ravi Shankar Prasad takes oath as Union Minister in PM's swearing-in ceremony

Narendra Singh Tomar and Ravi Shankar Prasad takes oath as Union Minister

From a counsel holding the brief for the deity 'Ram Lalla' in the Ayodhya title suit to a moderniser spearheading the 'Digital India' initiative and clamping down on contentious practices like instant triple talaq, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad has worn many hats.

Ravi Shankar Prasad: The wily counsel of 'Ram Lalla' and Modi's Digital India minder

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Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha is confident of his victory from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency where polling will be held on May 19. Sinha, who recently quit the BJP, is locked in a straight contest against Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad whom the BJP has fielded this time.

Patna Sahib's big face-off: Shatrughan Sinha vs Ravi Shankar Prasad

The 7th and the final phase of Lok Sabha election 2019 is going to be held on 19 May 2019. In the last phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, 59 Lok Sabha constituencies in eight states will go into polling.

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Congress party on Saturday announced that veteran actor and former BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha will contest the ensuing Lok Sabha elections from Bihar's Patna Sahib constituency.

Lok Sabha polls: Shatrughan Sinha to challenge Ravi Shankar Prasad in Bihar's Patna Sahib 

The BJP said Sunday that there had been a "huge jump" in Congress President Rahul Gandhi's income and asked where the money was coming from. The BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said at a press conference on Sunday that Rahul's income, according to his election affidavits, had risen from over Rs 55 lakh in 2004 to Rs 9 crore in 2014.

'Huge jump' in Rahul Gandhi's income, says BJP, asks where it's coming from

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Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday addressed a press conference and raised questions about Rahul Gandhi’s source of income. BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told the media that Gandhi's income had risen from over Rs 55 lakh in 2004 to Rs 9 crore in 2014 as per his election affidavits, and asked how can a mere MP witness such a jump in income.

How did Rahul Gandhi's assets grow from Rs 55 lakh to Rs 9 crore? asks BJP

The National Democratic Alliance on Saturday released its list for 39 out of the total 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar. The Bharatiya Janata Party, which will contest the general polls in Bihar in alliance with Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) and Ram Vilas Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), will contest 17 seats.

Lok Sabha polls: NDA releases list of candidates for Bihar, Ravi Shankar Prasad replaces Shatrughan Sinha in Patna Sahib seat

Intensifying his 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' (I too am watchman) campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 31 will interact with people, who have pledged their support to the campaign, from 500 places across the country.

PM Modi to interact with people on March 31 over 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who is the sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from Patna Sahib parliamentary constituency in Bihar is likely to be replaced with Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, according to sources.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: BJP likely to drop Shatrughan Sinha, field Ravi Shankar Prasad from Bihar's Patna Sahib constituency

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday stepped-up its attack on the opposition and asked Congress president Rahul Gandhi to clarify on the meeting he had with the G20 envoys on Wednesday.

'What did he disclose on Pulwama, Balakot strikes?' BJP asks Rahul to clarify on meeting with G20 envoys

Accusing Congress president of speaking "blatant lies" on the Rafale issue, the BJP said on Thursday he neither believes the Indian Air Force nor the Supreme Court verdict and asked if he needed a certificate from Pakistan about the fighter aircraft.

Does Rahul Gandhi need certificate from Pakistan on Rafale: BJP

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to withdraw the security of separatist leaders in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

Ravi Shankar Prasad welcomes J&K government's decision to withdraw security of separatist leaders

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court judgment directing Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to appear before CBI in the Saradha scam as a moral victory for the probe agency.

Supreme Court verdict a moral victory for CBI: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister for staging a sit-in over the CBI's attempt to question Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with chit fund scams.

West Bengal CM is following Kejriwal's footsteps by staging dharna: Ravi Shankar Prasad  

The BJP on Monday said Congress president Rahul Gandhi's claim of ensuring minimum income guarantee if his party was voted to power was like "hundreds of other announcements" of the opposition party that were not meant to be implemented and asserted that people had seen through the opposition party's games.

Rahul's minimum income guarantee promise not meant to be implemented: BJP

Amid claims by an Indian cyber expert that electronic voting machines (EVMs) can be hacked, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Tuesday reacted to the row. The Union Minister alleged that the Congress had organised the EVM hackathon in London in which the cyber expert claimed that the 2014 general elections were rigged.

EVM hacking claim: Centre alleges Congress organised hackathon in London, opposition says switch back to ballot box

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