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Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill to boost foreign investment, electronics manufacturing

The Lok Sabha passed a bill to attract foreign investment and promote domestic manufacturing. This legislation aims to provide greater tax certainty for businesses operating in India. It simplifies tax frameworks for offshore investment funds and fund managers. The bill also extends tax exemptions for electronics manufacturing and diamond trade.

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Opposition to intensify Parliament protest over Jantar Mantar police action

Opposition parties will continue their Parliament protest on Thursday. They demand answers regarding alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement and police action. Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha. This notice seeks a discussion on the July 20 student protest police response. The opposition also…

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Government aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok Sabha

Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan informed the Lower House of Parliament in a written reply to a question asked by Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy in the Lok Sabha today.

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Govt aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok Sabha

The government is dedicated to fostering a secure and accessible internet environment for all users. Their policies focus on safeguarding the Indian digital landscape from offensive content. Through the IT Act and IT Rules, a robust framework has been established to combat harmful online material. Recent amendments also tackle the…

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Indian Railways utilises Rs 1.14 lakh crore, 39% of FY27 budget grant till July: Govt

Indian Railways has utilised more than Rs 1.14 lakh crore, or about 39 per cent of its budget grant for 2026-27, till July 2026, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, while also updating Parliament on the progress of railway safety, infrastructure and capacity enhancement works across the network.

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Kiren Rijiju reaches out to Rahul Gandhi to break Parliament deadlock

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. They discussed possible reintroduction of Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bills. Rahul Gandhi conveyed non-negotiables for the House to function effectively. The Lok Sabha has faced disruptions since the Monsoon session began. The government aims to pass bills…

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Parliament clears bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength to 38

Parliament approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The bill replaces a May 2026 ordinance which had already expanded the judicial strength. MPs also urged the government to improve the apex court's infrastructure.

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India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: Govt

Since 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing sectors. The government is also prioritising renewable energy initiatives and efficient resource management, implementing new regulations and codes that emphasize energy and water…

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Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; bill on banker's books cleared without debate

A bill to include digital records as evidence passed the Lok Sabha. Opposition members continued protests and sloganeering throughout the proceedings. The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, will replace the 1891 act. Protests also focused on student demonstrations and alleged temple donation theft.

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Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, Taxation Amendment Bill today

The Lok Sabha will consider two key financial bills on Wednesday. These include the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill and the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill. An adjournment motion seeks a new anti-defection law to curb mass political defections. Another adjournment motion calls for a discussion on police action during…

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Govt proposes easier compliance for foreign firms using Indian data centres

The Taxation and other laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, reduces reporting requirements for foreign companies which wish to claim the tax holiday announced in the FY27 Budget. It also ensures that genuine data centre businesses get started and operate with far less friction.

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Modi govt spent Rs 910 crore on print ads in 5 years; Times of India biggest beneficiary

The Narendra Modi government spent Rs 910.4 crore on print media advertisements between 2020-21 and 2024-25, according to information shared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in the Lok Sabha. The data was furnished in a written reply to a question by Congress MP Radhakrishna.

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Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026 passed in Rajya Sabha amidst Opposition sloganeering

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha. This bill aims to tighten rules for registering births and deaths. Delayed registrations after one year require magistrate approval. Registrations delayed over two years need judicial magistrate orders. The Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026 was also…

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Manish Tewari submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic mass defections

Congress MP Manish Tewari sought to suspend parliamentary business for urgent discussion. He proposed a new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic political defections. The proposed law aims to prevent defections while protecting principled dissent. Several bills, including the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, are scheduled.

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FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial business

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation seeks to amend key financial and tax-related acts for the upcoming year. The House will also discuss excess grants for the 2022-23 financial year. Following this, an Appropriation Bill will…

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Opposition presses for Ayodhya donation row, student protest discussion as Parliament deadlock persists

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition parties demanded statements. They insisted on discussions regarding alleged theft at the Ram temple. Opposition members also sought a statement on police action against students. Two key bills, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, were passed.…

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Par panel makes various recommendations on corporate laws amendment bill

A parliamentary panel proposed fixed penalties for certain corporate non-compliances. It suggested allowing in-kind CSR contributions for small companies. Exemptions from mandatory audits were recommended only for small businesses. The panel also advised enabling seamless re-domiciliation of foreign companies to IFSC.

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Govt tables Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha

A new bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to update banking evidence laws. This legislation will recognize digital and virtual bank records as admissible evidence. The proposed law modernizes the existing framework to reflect current banking practices. It aims to create a technology-neutral legal system for financial records. The…

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Govt introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill in Lok Sabha

The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to update the institute's legal framework for evolving statistical demands. It seeks to incorporate the Indian Statistical Institute as a body corporate for better governance. The proposed bill will replace the existing Indian Statistical Institute…

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Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday

The government plans to advance its legislative agenda during the monsoon session. Two bills are scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha next week. The Finance Minister will present Demands for Excess Grants for the previous year. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill will also be presented. Parliament's…

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India's next election could be decided by Gen Zs in Hindi heartland

India's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. A TOI analysis based on UN population estimates, Census projections and USC research shows Bihar, UP and Jharkhand have the highest shares of young voters, reshaping future electoral strategies.

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PM Narendra Modi chairs Cabinet meet as Parliament remains deadlocked

Parliamentary sessions faced disruptions from Opposition members protesting over alleged paper leaks. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day due to continued uproar. The Lok Sabha managed to pass the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill's passage…

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Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday. This important bill was approved by voice vote without any debate. The legislation amends rules for delayed birth and death registrations. It introduces a two-tier system for magistrate approvals based on delay length. The bill…

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Lok Sabha Question Hour disrupted again as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donation row

Opposition members' persistent sloganeering disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for a second week. This prevented the crucial Question Hour from functioning as intended by MPs. The Monsoon Session has seen no meaningful business during this parliamentary hour since it began. Speaker Om Birla expressed regret over what he called pre-planned disruptions…

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Parliament to take up Births and Deaths, Supreme Court judges Bills today

Parliament's Monsoon Session continues Friday with key bills in both houses. The Lok Sabha will consider birth registration and Supreme Court judge number amendments. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will discuss micro, small, and medium enterprises development. Earlier, both houses passed the Public Examinations Prevention Bill. The Prevention of Insults to…

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