Parliament and State Legislatures

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Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationParliament and State LegislaturesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
21 Dec, 2025

Under PM Nehru, India's first Atomic Energy Act, Pg14

Nehru's 1948 Atomic Energy Act: Centralized control, spurred debate on state monopoly versus private participation, and prioritized mineral preservation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
20 Dec, 2025

Winter Session ends: LS sees 111% productivity, RS 121%, Pg8

Parliament's Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed amidst debates and disruptions over VB-G RAM G Bill.

LiteratureParliament and State Legislatures
20 Dec, 2025

Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11

Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
19 Dec, 2025

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to allow private firms in nuclear sector, Pg13

Rajya Sabha passes SHANTI Bill enabling private sector participation in nuclear energy amid opposition concerns over safety and privatization.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Dec, 2025

Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles, Pg8

Government's Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism for undermining the right to work and federalism, impacting rural poor.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Dec, 2025

RS gives nod to SHANTI Bill on nuclear sector, Pg1

Rajya Sabha passes SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost India's nuclear energy sector; proposal for Select Committee rejected.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
19 Dec, 2025

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target, Pg8

India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by mid-century with SHANTI Bill 2025, streamlining regulations and promoting indigenous technology.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Dec, 2025

Karnataka House passes anti-hate speech Bill, Pg7

Karnataka passes anti-hate speech bill with jail term of 1-7 years and fine of ₹5,000-₹1 lakh.

Parliament and State LegislaturesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
19 Dec, 2025

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

Parliament and State LegislaturesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Dec, 2025

Parliament approves Nuclear Bill; SOP puts safety first, says MoS, Pg5

Parliament approves SHANTI Bill 2025, opening nuclear power to private sector with safety SOPs and graded liability framework.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Dec, 2025

G RAM G Bill clears both Houses, Pg5

Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, repealing MGNREGA, increasing employment days to 125, and altering Centre-State funding ratio to 60:40.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology
18 Dec, 2025

LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
18 Dec, 2025

RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector, Pg11

Rajya Sabha approves 100% FDI in insurance, sparking debate over data privacy and PSU impact, alongside repealing 71 obsolete laws.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
18 Dec, 2025

RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector, Pg1

Rajya Sabha approves amendment bill permitting 100% FDI in the insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and coverage.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Dec, 2025

Diversify freight basket, send more crew in DFCs: House panel to Rlys, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges Indian Railways to diversify freight basket beyond coal to boost revenue and attract private investment in DFCs.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
18 Dec, 2025

Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance, Pg6

Parliament approves bill allowing 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost penetration and reduce premiums.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Dec, 2025

As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
17 Dec, 2025

Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11

Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
17 Dec, 2025

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

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