The 17th Lok Sabha will conclude its session on Saturday with a discussion on the construction of the “historic” Ram temple and the January 22 Pran Pratishtha (consecration ritual) of Ramlalla’s idol in Ayodhya. The similar discussion will take place in the Rajya Sabha as well. The BJP issued a three-line whip on Friday, urging … Read more
Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The historic Bill aims at empowering (i) Pahari Ethnic Group (ii) Padari Tribes (iii) Koli and (iv) Gadda Brahmin by providing Scheduled Tribe status. This has been long pending demand of these communities. The inclusion of these communities in the list … Read more
The government recently introduced a bill in Lok Sabha to prevent malpractices and irregularities in competitive tests. The bill includes provisions for a maximum jail sentence of 10 years and a fine of up to ₹1 crore. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, follows the cancellation … Read more
On Sunday, the All India Congress Committee named coordinators for major Lok Sabha constituencies and filled other significant roles, paving the way for the 2024 general elections. Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, has approved the appointments of constituency coordinators, the Assam state election committee, and presidents of the National Students’ Union of India for three state … Read more
Union Minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has urged Home Minister Amit Shah to consider the creation of a new unreserved Lok Sabha seat in Manipur following the anticipated delimitation exercise scheduled for 2026. Singh, who represents the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, emphasized the need for fair distribution and the establishment of reserved (SC/ST) and unreserved … Read more
On February 1, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the interim Union Budget 2024 for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget will have no big announcements and will serve as a placeholder until the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are announced. The interim Budget 2024 will not feature any substantial policy changes, … Read more
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Lok Sabha secretary general to respond to a petition filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) member of Parliament Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha for alleged “ethical misconduct,” but refused to allow Moitra to participate in House proceedings in the meantime. Even as it consented to … Read more
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, wished “our friends every success” and emphasized that “traditional conventional friendly ties” will continue between New Delhi and Moscow “no matter what the alignment of political forces” is, with reference to the Lok Sabha election that is scheduled for next year. Putin extended an offer to Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
Angamitra Paul, a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), advised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and to run against him from her seat in Varanasi. “Why doesn’t Mamata Banerjee contest from Varanasi? If Mamata Banerjee dares to compete in place … Read more
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has suspended three additional Opposition MPs, bringing the total number of suspensions to 146. The move follows a protest led by the INDIA bloc, marching from Parliament to Vijay Chowk against the government. The suspended MPs, DK Suresh, Nakul Nath, and Deepak Baij, all belong to the Congress party. Lok … Read more
On Tuesday, the Parliament enacted a Bill to prolong by three years the immunity granted to unauthorized structures in slums, farm homes, and other colonies in the national capital from official action. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Act, 2023, extends the protection afforded to unauthorized constructions for a three-year … Read more
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in conjunction with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), provides skill, re-skill, and up-skill training to all segments of the nation through a number of programs, including the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman … Read more
In a heated turn of events during the ongoing winter session of Parliament, 33 Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have been suspended from the Lok Sabha. The suspension follows a major security breach on December 13, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 terror attack on Parliament. The disruptions in both the Lok Sabha … Read more
In India, female enrollment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses has increased significantly over the years. Dr Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, recently presented this information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The surge in female enrollments was the consequence of different government initiatives, according to the minister. In … Read more
In response to a significant security breach in the Lok Sabha, the Union home ministry has ordered an inquiry into the incident, placing Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general Anish Dayal Singh at the helm of the investigation. The breach occurred during the Zero Hour on the 22nd anniversary of the parliament attacks when … Read more