Parliament and State Legislatures
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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.
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.
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.
What does the new online gaming Act outline? , Pg8
New Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans Real Money Games, imposes hefty penalties, and establishes regulatory authority amid concerns over addiction and illegal activities.
Before legislation becomes litigation , Pg7
Article advocates for proactive constitutional review within Parliament, suggesting Attorney General's counsel to prevent flawed legislation and reduce judicial interventions.
Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8
Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.
Nuclear laws and the role of Opposition , Pg7
Government plans to amend nuclear liability laws, potentially allowing private sector entry amid opposition concerns over safety and supplier accountability.
Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13
Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.
‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12
Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.
Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13
Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.
How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10
Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.
Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10
Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.
Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10
Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.
Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.
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