Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Dec, 2025

Over 100 Opp MPs sign notice to Speaker for HC judge removal, Pg6

Opposition MPs initiate impeachment motion against Madras HC judge citing impartiality concerns and constitutional violations, triggering political and legal debate.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
9 Dec, 2025

Bias against OBCs must be counted as caste discrimination, panel urges UGC, Pg13

Parliamentary panel urges UGC to include OBC discrimination in caste bias definition and re-evaluate EWS quota for faculty appointments.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
9 Dec, 2025

Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8

Debate resurfaces over citizenship determination powers between ECI and Home Ministry amid legal challenges to electoral roll revisions.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
9 Dec, 2025

Submit updated constitutions in 30 days: EC to parties, Pg7

Election Commission directs recognized parties to submit updated constitutions within 30 days following Supreme Court order, ensuring transparency.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
9 Dec, 2025

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
9 Dec, 2025

Delays, paper leaks: NTA doesn't inspire confidence, says House panel, Pg6

Parliamentary panel slams NTA for lapses, delays, and paper leaks; urges reforms and utilization of surplus funds.

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

How hate speech is regulated in India, and what a Karnataka Bill has proposed, Pg16

Karnataka proposes stringent anti-hate speech law with jail terms up to 10 years and collective organizational liability.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its Prevention
7 Dec, 2025

Why ED's conviction of 2 MLAs under PMLA is relevant now, Pg11

ED's conviction of 2 MLAs under PMLA highlights concerns over agency's powers and low conviction rates in political cases.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesHealth Sector
6 Dec, 2025

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

Private member's bill introduced in Lok Sabha seeks 'right to disconnect' for employees and NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyParliament and State Legislatures
6 Dec, 2025

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

Supriya Sule introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill 2025' in Lok Sabha, aiming to protect employees' leisure time.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
5 Dec, 2025

Parliament approves Bill to levy excise duty on tobacco, Pg13

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy higher excise duty on tobacco after GST compensation cess ends.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActEducation Sector
5 Dec, 2025

​Freeze and thaw, Pg8

Parliament's winter session faces discord over legislative agenda, electoral reforms, and opposition concerns amidst government's push for synchronized elections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
5 Dec, 2025

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
4 Dec, 2025

IBC resolution: House panel raises concerns over 'haircuts', asset valuation, Pg21

Parliamentary panel flags concerns over IBC 'haircuts' and asset valuation, urges enterprise-level pricing for better creditor recovery.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
4 Dec, 2025

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
4 Dec, 2025

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
3 Dec, 2025

Statutory authority for NSC sought, Pg17

Parliamentary panel advocates statutory backing for National Statistical Commission to bolster data credibility and bridge gaps between official and private statistics.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
3 Dec, 2025

For democracy's sake, an index for legislatures, Pg12

National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.

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