New Delhi, March 13, 2026: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has raised serious concerns over reduced allocations and persistent under-utilisation of funds across several welfare ministries, particularly those handling schemes for minorities, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities. The 31-member panel, headed by BJP MP P. C. Mohan, examined the demands […]
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New Delhi | January 12, 2026- The Parliament of India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from January 14 to 16, 2026, bringing together parliamentary leaders from across the Commonwealth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the conference on January 15, 2026, at 10:30 […]
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Barbados, 09 October 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has urged the parliamentarians from Commonwealth nations to promote responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while bridging the digital divide through use of technology. Chairing a workshop on the topic ‘Leveraging Technology: Enhancing Democracy through Digital Transformations and Tackling the Digital Divide’ at the […]
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New Delhi, October 1, 2025 – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today paid floral tributes to former Speaker of Lok Sabha, G.M.C. Balayogi, on his birth anniversary at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Members of Parliament, dignitaries, and officials of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha also joined in offering their respects. Lok Sabha […]
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New Delhi– The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 1 PM on Monday after members of the Opposition created continuous disruptions in the House, demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The protest derailed the scheduled discussion on Operation Sindoor, a matter of national significance. When the House resumed at 12 noon, Presiding Officer Krishna […]
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New Delhi— In a surprising development, Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post with immediate effect, citing health reasons and the need to prioritize medical care. The resignation, submitted under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, was formally addressed to President Droupadi Murmu. In his resignation letter, Dhankhar stated, “To prioritise […]
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New Delhi, March 27, 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla met with the Chairperson and members of the Estimates Committee of Parliament today, underscoring the importance of financial scrutiny and accountability in governance. The meeting, held at the Parliament House, focused on enhancing the effectiveness of parliamentary oversight on budgetary allocations and expenditure. During […]
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New Delhi : Congress MP Manish Tewari has called for a statement from the Union Law Minister in the Lok Sabha regarding the recovery of a substantial amount of cash from the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. Addressing the media outside Parliament, Tewari stated that the incident has raised serious concerns among […]
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New Delhi : The political battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress has intensified over a controversial statement made by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding possible changes to the Constitution to provide quotas for a specific minority group. The BJP has launched a fierce attack on the Congress, accusing the […]
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, attended the North-East Students’ & Youth Parliament in New Delhi today as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by the Student Experience in Inter-State Living (SEIL). Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah described the North-East as a priceless jewel of Indian culture, rich in […]
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