Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

28 Mar, 2026

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

28 Mar, 2026

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

Parliamentary panel flags limited number of launch pads, Pg16

Parliamentary panel cautions ISRO on limited launch infrastructure, urges diversification with new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam for SSLV launches.

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

27 Mar, 2026

Parliamentary panel flags limited number of launch pads, Pg16

Parliamentary panel cautions ISRO on limited launch infrastructure, urges diversification with new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam for SSLV launches.

27 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

26 Mar, 2026

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

26 Mar, 2026

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

CAPF Bill, Pg9

Opposition criticizes CAPF Bill 2024 in Rajya Sabha, alleging assault on Supreme Court verdict regarding IPS officers' deputation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Mar, 2026

CAPF Bill, Pg9

Opposition criticizes CAPF Bill 2024 in Rajya Sabha, alleging assault on Supreme Court verdict regarding IPS officers' deputation.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Share buyback gains to face flat 12% surcharge from April 1st, impacting individual and corporate shareholders, as per Finance Bill amendments.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

26 Mar, 2026

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Share buyback gains to face flat 12% surcharge from April 1st, impacting individual and corporate shareholders, as per Finance Bill amendments.

26 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

25 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

25 Mar, 2026

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

25 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

24 Mar, 2026

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.

24 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Corporate Governance

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Corporate Governance

24 Mar, 2026

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.

24 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

23 Mar, 2026

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

23 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Rice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12

Parliamentary panel flags consistently low rice, wheat procurement versus estimates, urges improved planning and state coordination for effective MSP operations.

Parliament and State Legislatures Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

23 Mar, 2026

Rice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12

Parliamentary panel flags consistently low rice, wheat procurement versus estimates, urges improved planning and state coordination for effective MSP operations.

23 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

22 Mar, 2026

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.

22 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12

Renewable Energy Ministry seeks expanded powers to control market design and tariff regulations, challenging Power Ministry's authority.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

21 Mar, 2026

Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12

Renewable Energy Ministry seeks expanded powers to control market design and tariff regulations, challenging Power Ministry's authority.

21 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb litigation, Pg10

CAPF Bill 2024 prioritizes IPS officers for key posts, aiming to reduce litigation and maintain Centre-State coordination amidst opposition.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

21 Mar, 2026

CAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb litigation, Pg10

CAPF Bill 2024 prioritizes IPS officers for key posts, aiming to reduce litigation and maintain Centre-State coordination amidst opposition.

21 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

CJI shifts petitions against CEC selection law to another Bench, Pg1

CJI declines hearing petitions against CEC selection law, citing potential conflict of interest; case moved to another bench.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

21 Mar, 2026

CJI shifts petitions against CEC selection law to another Bench, Pg1

CJI declines hearing petitions against CEC selection law, citing potential conflict of interest; case moved to another bench.

21 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

Chhattisgarh's new Freedom of Religion Bill, 2024, mandates declaration for religious conversions, with life imprisonment for 'mass' conversions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

20 Mar, 2026

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

Chhattisgarh's new Freedom of Religion Bill, 2024, mandates declaration for religious conversions, with life imprisonment for 'mass' conversions.

20 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

LS extends term of panel examining simultaneous polls, Pg10

Parliamentary panel probing simultaneous polls gets extension until Monsoon Session's end, aiming for electoral reform and reduced polling personnel.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

19 Mar, 2026

LS extends term of panel examining simultaneous polls, Pg10

Parliamentary panel probing simultaneous polls gets extension until Monsoon Session's end, aiming for electoral reform and reduced polling personnel.

19 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

House panel terms vacancy situation in UGC, AICTE ‘critical’, Pg10

Parliamentary panel reveals critical vacancies in UGC and AICTE, hindering regulatory functions and NEP 2020 implementation, with education spending below 6% GDP target.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

19 Mar, 2026

House panel terms vacancy situation in UGC, AICTE ‘critical’, Pg10

Parliamentary panel reveals critical vacancies in UGC and AICTE, hindering regulatory functions and NEP 2020 implementation, with education spending below 6% GDP target.

19 Mar, 2026

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Parliament and State Legislatures

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Parliamentary panel flags limited number of launch pads, Pg16

Parliamentary panel flags limited number of launch pads, Pg16

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

CAPF Bill, Pg9

CAPF Bill, Pg9

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Rice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12

Rice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12

Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12

CAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb litigation, Pg10

CAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb litigation, Pg10

CJI shifts petitions against CEC selection law to another Bench, Pg1

CJI shifts petitions against CEC selection law to another Bench, Pg1

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

LS extends term of panel examining simultaneous polls, Pg10

LS extends term of panel examining simultaneous polls, Pg10

House panel terms vacancy situation in UGC, AICTE ‘critical’, Pg10

House panel terms vacancy situation in UGC, AICTE ‘critical’, Pg10

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