Lok Sabha: News
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.
E20 petrol safe for vehicles, government clarifies amid concerns
The Indian government has reiterated that E20 petrol is safe for use in petrol vehicles.
Monsoon Session: Kalyan Banerjee suspended over remarks against women MPs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the Monsoon Session.
Monsoon session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned till 12
Both Houses of the Parliament have been adjourned till 12 noon.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2: What's on agenda
The Lok Sabha will take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing on Tuesday.
Modi government won't scrap LTCG tax on equities anytime soon
The Indian government has confirmed that it has no plans to scrap the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions.
Bill to increase Supreme Court judges introduced in Lok Sabha
A bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjouned again
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 1:00pm.
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today
The Parliament's monsoon session will commence on Monday amid a heated confrontation between the government and opposition parties.
Monsoon Session: 5 new bills to be introduced in Parliament
The central government has announced its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting Monday.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges TMC dissidents to return, offers to resign
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has challenged party dissidents to return, offering to resign if they do.
What to expect in Parliament Monsoon Session starting July 20
The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, scheduled from July 20 to August 13, is expected to be a high-stakes political battle.
Shinde, Thackeray give contrasting messages on Shiv Sena's foundation day
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed the party's 60th foundation day with contrasting messages.
Sena (UBT) issues show-cause notices to 6 'rebel' MPs
The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has issued show-cause notices to six of its Lok Sabha MPs who skipped a crucial parliamentary meeting on Thursday.
Mahua Moitra accuses Sudip Bandyopadhyay of lying about his location
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has accused senior party leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay of misleading the party about his whereabouts.
'Like my son': Kalyan Banerjee on Abhishek after 'arrogant' jibe
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance against the party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee.
Yusuf Pathan, Saayoni Ghosh among 19 TMC rebel MPs
A group of 19 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC)Lok Sabha MPs, including former cricketer Yusuf Pathan and Saayoni Ghosh, submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking their recognition as a separate bloc.
Kharge flags SIR, hails 'Delimitation Bill' defeat at INDIA meeting
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the central government during the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday, alleging that India's foreign policy is "severely compromised" and "crores are being deprived of voting rights" due to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Mamata Banerjee overhauls TMC organization amid internal revolt
Former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has overhauled the party's organization, a move seen as a response to an internal revolt.
'Repeatedly..abused me': TMC MP lodges complaint against colleague Kalyan Banerjee
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has lodged a formal complaint against her party colleague, Kalyan Banerjee.
'Every 6th BJP MP won through vote chori': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has leveled fresh accusations of vote chori, claiming that every sixth Member of Parliament (MP) from the BJP's 240-strong Lok Sabha contingent has been elected through this alleged malpractice.
'90% women join politics after entering politicians' rooms': Bihar MP
Independent MP from Bihar Pappu Yadav has sparked controversy with his remarks on women in politics.
'Desperate PM turned official address into political speech': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent speech blaming the opposition for the failure of the women's reservation bill.
Centre releases FAQs on timing of Women's Reservation Bill
The central government has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Women's Reservation Bill and other important bills.
Priyanka Gandhi challenges government to reintroduce original women's reservation bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has challenged the government to reintroduce the original women's reservation bill in Parliament.
PM Modi to address nation at 8:30pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30pm on Saturday.
Modi warns opposition will face consequences for blocking women's quota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the opposition for not supporting the Women's Reservation Bill.
Women's quota bill fails Lok Sabha test
The amendments to the Women's Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha after the Centre could not secure the necessary votes.
'Everything is in no.16': What is Rahul Gandhi referring to
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday ended his speech in the Lok Sabha with a riddle, saying, "The whole answer to the riddle is in the number 16."
Pakistan reacts to India's delimitation bill, calls it 'illegal'
Pakistan has reacted strongly to the provisions of the Delimitation Bill 2026, which was introduced in India's Lok Sabha.
Not women's bill, but attempt to redraw electoral map: RaGa
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on the women's quota bill, saying the current proposal is not a women's empowerment bill; rather, the move is aimed at changing India's electoral map.
'Time is now': PM appeals for vote on women's quota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Members of Parliament to support the women's reservation amendment bill.
Shashi Tharoor says delimitation not needed for women quota
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the government for its hasty proposal of delimitation in the Lok Sabha.
Women's reservation law notified amid ongoing Parliament debates on amendments
The central government has notified the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 even as Parliament debates fresh constitutional amendments relating to delimitation and the implementation of women's reservation.
272 seats will be reserved for women: Law minister
Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal initiated the debate on three major bills in Parliament on Thursday by presenting the proposed Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026.