In a dramatic late-night session marked by heated exchanges and overnight protests, Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, formally replacing the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Bill was cleared by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha within hours of each other, Read More…
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Centre’s new Nuclear Energy Bill (Shanti Bill) after an intense debate lasting over six hours, amid strong opposition protests and a walkout by Opposition members. The government pushed the Bill through despite sharp criticism over its potential long-term implications for nuclear safety and national interest. Opposition parties alleged Read More…
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform since the nation’s independence. The bill, passed amid opposition protests, promises to overhaul the country’s sporting framework with a focus on accountability, transparency, and good governance. “This will ensure fairness and responsibility in sports federations Read More…
The Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move aimed at reshaping the governance of waqf properties in India. The bill proposes key reforms, including the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Central Waqf Council and granting the government the authority to determine ownership of Read More…
New Delhi, February 11, 2025 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Lok Sabha, shedding light on the recent depreciation of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar. Citing former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, she attributed the rupee’s decline primarily to the strengthening of the dollar rather than domestic economic weaknesses. Sitharaman emphasized that the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in Lok Sabha, expressing gratitude to the people of India for electing his government for a third consecutive term—a remarkable milestone in global democracy. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to national development, PM Modi highlighted that over 25 crore people Read More…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issued a directive prohibiting protests and demonstrations by Members of Parliament and political parties at the gates of Parliament House. This decision comes after a heated confrontation between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc at the Makar Dwar gate. The clash stemmed from rival protests regarding alleged insults Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during a special session commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. He praised the Constitution’s resilience, noting that it had exceeded expectations since independence. Modi criticized the Congress for allegedly undermining constitutional values in the past, contrasting this with his government’s efforts since Read More…
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following a heated controversy over derogatory remarks made against him and his mother, Sonia Gandhi, by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The incident occurred during a Zero Hour session where Dubey’s remarks, suggesting an international conspiracy involving opposition leaders, triggered significant uproar and disruptions in Read More…
The Lok Sabha has passed the Banking Laws Amendment Bill, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizing its role in strengthening the governance framework of banks and improving customer convenience. The bill includes provisions to modernize banking regulations and ensure greater efficiency in financial services. During the debate, the Finance Minister highlighted that the amendments aim Read More…