New Delhi, July 23: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused the Opposition of avoiding a parliamentary discussion on the NEET paper leak controversy, alleging that parties in the INDIA bloc imposed new conditions despite earlier agreeing to a debate. Addressing reporters, Rijiju said the government had held consultations with leaders from several […]
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New Delhi: Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Tuesday criticised the alleged police action against students protesting over the NEET-UG paper leak issue at Jantar Mantar. He questioned why students demanding justice were met with baton charges and tear gas instead of being heard. Raising the matter […]
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New Delhi: Tension escalated in the national capital on Monday as members and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) marched towards Parliament during their “Chalo Parliament” campaign, demanding action on issues related to the education system and accountability. Protesters advanced through central Delhi before being stopped by security personnel near the Parliament complex. Barricades […]
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New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling upon lawmakers to ensure meaningful discussions and smooth functioning of both Houses. The session opens against the backdrop of heightened political activity, with the government preparing to introduce several important legislative proposals and the Opposition gearing up for an […]
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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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