Lok Sabha: News
Special Parliament session likely this month to pass delimitation bill
The Indian government is reportedly planning a special session of Parliament later this month to take up constitutional amendment bills related to delimitation and women's reservation.
Counting of votes underway for bypolls in 5 assembly constituencies
Counting of votes for by-elections in five assembly constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry is underway. The bypolls were also held for a Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
FIR against Rahul, Priyanka after entering Akashvani Bhawan without permission
The Delhi Police have registered a first information report (FIR) after receiving a complaint that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, entered the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
SC cancels 'One Nation, One Election' meeting with parliamentary panel
The Supreme Court administration on Thursday canceled a proposed meeting with the Joint Committee examining the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, on simultaneous elections, known as 'One Nation, One Election,' on October 6.
'Ram rich's god, Shiva of poor': Revanth Reddy triggers row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a political row with his remarks on religious and political identities in India.
111 lawmakers switched parties since 2022: Report
Between 2022 and 2026, a total of 111 sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) changed their political affiliations.
SC issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs
The Supreme Court has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) on a petition filed by TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
14 of 28 CMs facing serious criminal cases: SC told
The Supreme Court was informed that 14 out of the 28 state chief ministers are facing serious criminal cases.
Parliament productivity at 19% in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha 39%
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
LS adjourned sine die after opening session with 'Vande Mataram'
In a historic first, the Lok Sabha opened its final Monsoon Session sitting with the national song "Vande Mataram" on Thursday.
All 3 charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Parliament panel
A three-member judges' inquiry committee has found all allegations against Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma to be true.
FCRA Bill referred to JPC amid opposition uproar
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after the government moved a motion in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha passes 2 bills, including one to rename Kerala
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the name of the state from "Kerala" to "Keralam."
Panel suggests capping hospital room rates at 3-star hotel prices
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has proposed capping hospital room charges at the average tariff of three-star hotels in the vicinity.
Will Centre raise minimum pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500?
The Employees's Pension Scheme (EPS) has been a major source of financial support for pensioners in India.
Parliament clears taxation amendment bill: How it affects you?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will continue to remain free for consumers.
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill amid opposition protests
The Lok Sabha has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without a debate.
Modi government raises ₹45,306cr via disinvestment, asset monetization in FY26
The Indian government has raised a whopping ₹45,306 crore through disinvestment and asset monetization in the fiscal year 2025-26.
MMDRA Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Why it matters
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (MMDRA Bill), was tabled in the Lok Sabha today.
PhonePe, Razorpay back UPI charges on bigger merchants
Leading Indian fintechs, PhonePe and Razorpay, have supported the industry's push for merchant charges on larger businesses.
'I'm with you': PM Modi meets rebel TMC, Sena MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with newly elected National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on Friday.
Lok Sabha passes MSME Bill: What it means for businesses
The Lok Sabha has passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
'His name makes terrorists shiver': Rijiju defends Shah in LS
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha.
PM Modi hosts breakfast meet for new NDA MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with newly inducted National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Members of Parliament (MPs) amid the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament and aimed at encouraging active participation in parliamentary debates.
Lok Sabha passes bill to boost foreign investments, domestic manufacturing
The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Government may call special 3-day Parliament session for delimitation bill
The Narendra Modi government is reportedly planning to push two major legislative proposals in one go.
Lok Sabha Secretariat director found hanging in Noida flat
Gaurav Gautam, a 40-year-old director in the Lok Sabha Secretariat, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment in Noida's Kendriya Vihar-II Society on Sunday.
Lok Sabha passes bill to increase SC judges without debate
The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Rajya Sabha adjourned until Monday amid Opposition disruption
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday due to ruckus by Opposition members over multiple issues, including alleged police action during a students' protest on July 20.
Lok Sabha adjourned for day over uproar; Bill passed
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday after Opposition members raised slogans and demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
How much mileage drops with E20? 2 ministries, 2 claims
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has informed the Parliament that petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel efficiency by 2-6%. The extent of reduction depends on the vehicle category and vintage.
Parliament passes bill making insult to 'Vande Mataram' criminal offense
The Parliament has passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honor (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Gen-Z phrase 'Vasteguna Huiya' reaches Lok Sabha
A viral Gen-Z catchphrase, "Vasteguna Huiya," has made its way into India's political discourse.
Anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, also known as the anti-paper leak bill, has been passed in the Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi's anecdote about student who defined 'andhbhakt' causes uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used the words "idiots" and "andhbhakts" in his speech.
Debate on anti-paper leak Bill begins in Lok Sabha
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill has begun in the Lok Sabha after the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm on Tuesday after the Opposition protested over the use of pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters.
Both Houses adjourned till 2pm minutes after session commencement
Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2:00pm on Tuesday, just minutes after their sessions commenced.
Anti-paper leak bill debate in Parliament today; 10-hour time allotted
The government will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Cabinet clears Bill to curb paper leaks, exam fraud
The Union Cabinet has approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Vande Mataram bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Friday tabled the National Honor (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned until Monday amid Opposition protests
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till Monday after opposition members continued to protest over the alleged National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.