Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
28 Sep, 2025

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.

Parliament and State Legislatures
28 Sep, 2025

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
23 Sep, 2025

Panagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.

Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State Legislatures
22 Sep, 2025

The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9

Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
21 Sep, 2025

135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.

Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State Legislatures
18 Sep, 2025

A judicial nudge following stuck legislative business, Pg6

Supreme Court sets timeline for Governors to assent to bills, sparking debate on constitutional powers and federalism.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Sep, 2025

A WELCOME PAUSE, Pg 10.

Supreme Court pauses key Waqf Act amendments, questioning district collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, pending constitutional challenge.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Sep, 2025

House panel says govt. must explore feasibility of licensing requirements for AI content creators, Pg12

Parliamentary panel urges AI content creator licensing and mandatory labelling to combat fake news, recommending legal and tech measures.

Parliament and State Legislatures
14 Sep, 2025

Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.

Lok Sabha Speaker proposes national legislative index to rank Assemblies/Councils based on performance metrics, including sittings, productivity, debate quality, and technology adoption.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
13 Sep, 2025

SC asks Centre, EC to reply to plea for regulating parties, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre, Election Commission to respond to plea seeking regulation of political parties to curb corruption and criminalization.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
13 Sep, 2025

British Parliament panel opens inquiry into impact of India-UK FTA, Pg14

UK Parliament scrutinizes India-UK FTA's impacts, seeking evidence on benefits, risks, and sector-specific effects before implementation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
12 Sep, 2025

Red flags on algorithms, panel may recommend stricter penalties for social media, Pg15

Parliamentary panel proposes stricter penalties for social media algorithms spreading misinformation and inter-ministerial task force to tackle cross-border fake news.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce
11 Sep, 2025

Opposition questions non-tariff barriers for agricultural exports, Pg13

Opposition scrutinizes non-tariff barriers impacting Indian agricultural exports to Europe ahead of crucial EU-India Free Trade Agreement talks.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Sep, 2025

To curb 'fake news', panel backs mandatory fact-check mechanism

Parliamentary panel advocates stricter penalties, mandatory fact-checking, and ombudsman for media to combat 'fake news' and misinformation effectively.

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

Vice-Presidential election, Pg6

Political parties' abstention in Vice-Presidential election raises concerns about democratic values and constitutional duties of parliamentarians, highlighting the importance of impartiality.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
9 Sep, 2025

Parliamentary panel to be briefed ahead of EU-India FTA talks, Pg10

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum amidst geopolitical pressures; parliamentary panel to be briefed on contentious issues like CBAM and agriculture.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
4 Sep, 2025

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

States demand Governors act 'forthwith' on Bills, challenging delays and asserting legislative power in Supreme Court.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
29 Aug, 2025

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Tamil Nadu argues Governor can't act as 'super CM' in Supreme Court, countering Centre's stance on gubernatorial discretion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
29 Aug, 2025

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
26 Aug, 2025

About 30% of MPs and MLAs face serious criminal cases , Pg7

Analysis reveals 31% of MPs and 29% of MLAs face serious criminal charges, raising concerns about governance and ethical standards.

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