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'What are Shah's MHA and Delhi Police doing?': Rahul Gandhi demands justice for slain Manipuri musician Vikram Singh

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday sought a swift investigation into the killing of 54-year-old Manipuri musician and music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh, who allegedly died after being assaulted by a group of men in Delhi's Kilokari village following a dispute over…

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31-member joint panel formed to examine FCRA Amendment Bill; BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal named chairperson

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee will examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal chairs the panel, which includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition parties had previously protested the bill, alleging it targeted minorities and NGOs. The government rejected these claims and challenged…

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Train passengers, a major safety upgrade is coming: Rs 170 crore approved for a project covering another 712 km of tracks

Railways has approved the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 712 route kilometres in the Moradabad Division. The rollout will strengthen railway safety infrastructure through the indigenous Automatic Train Protection system. Kavach 4.0 provides an additional safety layer for train operations, helping prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), automatically apply…

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Adjourned, not prorogued: Parliament's Monsoon Session awaits formal closure

Parliament's Monsoon session remains open ten days after adjournment, sparking legislative speculation. The government may seek to pass a key women's reservation bill without a new session. This legislation aims to implement the law before the upcoming 2029 parliamentary elections. Opposition parties express concerns about potential delimitation impacts on their…

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Is Home Minister in search of 2/3rd majority to get delimitation-linked bill passed: Congress on LS prorogation delay

Congress questions the prolonged delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session. The party suggests this pause may relate to a stalled constitutional amendment bill. This bill concerns delimitation and requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13. Ten days have…

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Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi govt now: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated border areas are now a top priority for the government. He referenced past neglect and acknowledged China's infrastructure advantage. Former Defence Minister A K Antony admitted India's historical policy of underdevelopment. Antony also noted that this policy changed decades ago.

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Bills passed in 3 minutes, 9 with no LS MPs speaking: Parliament’s growing scrutiny gap

Parliament is increasingly passing Bills after relatively short periods of discussion. Data compiled from sessions between 2024 and 2026 across both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha show that while a few politically significant Bills did receive several hours of debate in both Houses, many have been cleared after…

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326 MPs, 14 CMs have criminal cases against them: Supreme Court told

A Supreme Court report indicates 251 Lok Sabha and 75 Rajya Sabha members face criminal charges. Over 4,000 criminal cases are pending against current and former MPs and MLAs. Chief ministers of 14 states have declared criminal cases, some serious in nature. Special courts will now exclusively try cases against…

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PM appeals to opposition to support constitutional amendment Bill for women's reservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged opposition parties to support the women's reservation bill. This legislation seeks to implement 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures. The bill requires a two-thirds majority for passage in the Lok Sabha. Previous attempts to pass the bill faced setbacks due to insufficient support. The…

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Legitimate overseas donations for education, healthcare should not be obstructed: Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule urged that legitimate foreign donations for education should not be obstructed. She stated the government should not rush the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Bill. Concerns were also raised about the condition of Maharashtra's old ashram schools. An average of nearly one student died daily in these schools over…

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"Going around with Constitution's copy in hand but did not allow House to function": FM Nirmala Sitharaman slams opposition

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced off against the opposition, decrying their disruptions in Parliament. She emphasized that those who uphold the Constitution should respect the House’s operations. Home Minister Amit Shah promised in-depth answers during forthcoming discussions. Meanwhile, the Tiranga Yatra initiative is drawing impressive crowds. Although 12 Bills…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks permanent freeze on Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to permanently fix Lok Sabha seats. He also requested women's reservation implementation without linking it to delimitation. Southern states fear reduced representation after the upcoming delimitation exercise. This exercise is based on updated census data and could expand the Lok Sabha.…

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TMC to move Supreme Court against rebel Lok Sabha MPs; disqualification petitions to be filed in 7-10 days

The Trinamool Congress is gearing up to submit disqualification petitions targeted at rebel Lok Sabha MPs who have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Following a political upheaval since June, the party has advocated for action. In response, the Speaker has allotted distinct seating for the dissenting…

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Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session productivity among lowest in 22 years: PRS data

Parliament's Lok Sabha saw very low productivity during its recent Monsoon session. This session's functioning level matches the Winter session of 2016. The Rajya Sabha performed better but still had limited operational time. Historical data shows significant variations in parliamentary business over years. Disruptions and political confrontations have often impacted…

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Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: Congress

The Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident throughout the parliamentary proceedings, according to party leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah were largely absent from the session. Several proposed bills were deferred due to opposition pressure…

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'12 bills passed, but Govt not satisfied with quality of discussion': Kiren Rijiju targets Oppn

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated Parliament passed twelve bills during the recent Monsoon Session. He expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of discussions and opposition's avoidance of debates. The Lok Sabha passed eleven bills without discussion, while one bill saw debate. Rijiju accused Congress MPs of reducing their parliamentary role to…

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Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost critical mineral exploration

Parliament has approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance mineral exploration and development across India. It provides greater flexibility for mining lease holders regarding additional mineral inclusions. The bill also removes restrictions on the sale of minerals from captive mines.

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Parliament adjourns sine die, bringing an end to a tumultuous monsoon session

The Monsoon Session of Parliament wrapped up amid significant disruptions and intense political debates. Major topics included the NEET-UG controversy and protests from the CJP. Notably, the government managed to pass eleven critical legislative bills amidst the chaos. The session also witnessed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan…

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Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister Amit Shah's factual arguments which leave them speechless. The opposition's attitude throughout the session exposed their anarchic and anti-democratic thinking. They initially demanded youth issue discussions but later backed out…

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Lok Sabha passes bill to amend mines and minerals law without debate

The Lok Sabha passed a bill to amend mining regulations. This legislation prevents states from imposing additional taxes on mineral rights. It also shifts control of mineral-bearing lands to the central government. The bill aims for greater fiscal certainty and national economic growth. Existing state taxes not yet recovered will…

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Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interference

In Maharashtra, over 36,000 private companies have been dissolved within the last five years, particularly affecting the business services and manufacturing industries, thereby limiting job opportunities. Opposition figures blame these closures on government corruption and mishandling, challenging the narrative of economic growth and employment creation. Notably, Mumbai City, Pune, and…

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Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny: Sources

The government is considering sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties, including Congress and TMC, have demanded the bill's withdrawal. Other parties suggest sending the bill for further scrutiny by a joint committee. The proposed legislation aims to tighten government oversight on foreign funding for…

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Rajya Sabha clears Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 for uniform appointment rules

The Rajya Sabha approved the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. This legislation establishes a National Tribunals Commission for uniform governance. The Lok Sabha had previously cleared the bill a day earlier. Opposition members protested during the Lok Sabha's passage of the bill. The bill aims to standardize tribunal appointments…

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Lok Sabha passes Keralam renaming, co-op Bills amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha passed two Bills, including renaming Kerala, without debate. Opposition MPs continued protests demanding the Union Home Minister's presence. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill were passed. Protests over student demonstrations and alleged temple fund theft continued. Several other important…

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President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, giving national song legal protection on par with anthem

President Murmu has approved a bill granting Vande Mataram legal protection. This legislation makes deliberate insults during its singing a punishable offense. The new law extends existing penalties from the National Anthem to the National Song. Opposition MPs have raised concerns about the practical implications of this requirement. The bill…

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