New Delhi: The Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, serves as the principal executive authority in Indian states under the parliamentary system of government. The administrative structure of state governments follows a pattern similar to that of the Union government. The State Council of Ministers closely resembles its Union counterpart in terms of Read More…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is one of the key financial committees of the Indian Parliament, responsible for examining government expenditure and ensuring financial accountability. The committee was first established in 1921 under the Government of India Act, 1919. It consists of 22 members, including 15 members from the Lok Sabha and seven from the Read More…
New Delhi: Motions moved by members to raise discussions on various matters in the House are broadly classified into three categories: substantive motions, substitute motions and subsidiary motions. A substantive motion is an independent proposal dealing with an important matter, such as the impeachment of the President or the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner. Read More…
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has flagged a significant gap between curriculum design and its implementation for students in Classes 9 to 12, stating that the non-availability of textbooks and application-based Board examination patterns are causing academic stress and confusion among students, particularly those appearing for Classes 10 and 12 examinations. The observations are part Read More…
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has flagged a “drastic decline” in the number of schools and students as the level of education rises, noting that nearly 73 per cent of students drop out before completing higher secondary education. The observation was made in the Tenth Report of the Committee on Estimates (2026-27) on “Budget and Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a constructive and productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging lawmakers to engage in meaningful debates that contribute to the nation’s progress. Addressing the media before the commencement of the session, the Prime Minister drew a parallel between the monsoon season and Parliament’s functioning, expressing hope Read More…
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over the continued occurrence of examination irregularities despite corrective measures introduced by the government. The panel has urged the Ministry of Education to publish a time-bound roadmap for implementing reforms recommended by a high-level committee. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, chaired by Read More…
New Delhi: Parliamentary activity picked up momentum on Tuesday as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings at 2:00 pm, marking the continuation of the crucial Budget Session. Lawmakers returned to their respective Houses after the recess to take up key legislative and financial business. The session is expected to see intense Read More…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday as persistent Opposition protests continued to disrupt proceedings, forcing the House to defer its sitting until February 9. The repeated interruptions have taken a heavy toll on parliamentary work, with officials confirming that 19 hours and 13 minutes of scheduled business have already Read More…
New Delhi: Parliament has approved a key bill to increase excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen public health measures and boost revenue. During the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the additional revenue generated from the increased duty would be Read More…