Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
10 Mar, 2026

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
9 Mar, 2026

Electing a Rajya Sabha member: The rules, process, and politics, Pg14

Rajya Sabha elections explained: Process, eligibility, proportional representation, transferable votes, and winning math for upcoming polls.

Parliament and State Legislatures
7 Mar, 2026

LS to debate resolution on removal of Om Birla as Speaker on Monday. Pg1

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to debate a significant Opposition-led resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla on Monday, marking a rare procedural challenge in India's lower house.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
2 Mar, 2026

U.P. receives over 84% of all out-of-State MPLADS funds, Pg7

Analysis reveals U.P. received 84% of out-of-state MPLADS funds, raising questions on fund allocation and utilization by MPs.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
26 Feb, 2026

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
25 Feb, 2026

Cabinet nod to rename Kerala as Keralam, PM says 'will of people', Pg8

Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam' following state assembly resolution, aligning with constitutional process under Article 3.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Feb, 2026

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

MP urges probe into DoNER's fund underutilisation, implementation delays, and manpower shortages, also flags disaster-relief dues to West Bengal.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
24 Feb, 2026

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ nations to boost legislative cooperation and address shared global issues.

Parliament and State LegislaturesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Diaspora
24 Feb, 2026

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary panel questions PM's Israel visit timing amidst West Asia tensions, raises concerns over Chabahar Port funding and MEA budget.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
23 Feb, 2026

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Article highlights concerns over freedom of speech of MPs in Parliament, particularly regarding expunction of remarks and Opposition's role.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
23 Feb, 2026

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
21 Feb, 2026

PAC pulls up govt. for slow implementation of SANKALP scheme, Pg12

PAC slams government for slow SANKALP scheme implementation; CAG reveals only 44% of funds disbursed between 2017-2023.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsParliament and State Legislatures
19 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls panel mulling curbs on no-trust motion, Pg13

JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.

Parliament and State LegislaturesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
14 Feb, 2026

Adani Group enters nuclear power sector after SHANTI Act, Pg12

Adani Group ventures into nuclear energy post SHANTI Act, sparking controversy over policy favouritism and private sector involvement.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
13 Feb, 2026

Joint panel gets time till Monsoon Session to report on UGC replacement Bill, Pg16

Parliamentary panel gets extension till Monsoon Session to review Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over federalism concerns.

Parliament and State LegislaturesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
13 Feb, 2026

Lok Sabha passes Industrial Relations Code Bill to avoid confusion over 2020 Act, Pg15

Lok Sabha clears Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, ensuring legal clarity and continuity after the 2020 Code.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
13 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution’s Basic Structure: Justice Gavai, Pg14

Ex-CJI Gavai asserts simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution's Basic Structure before Parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024.

Parliament and State Legislatures
13 Feb, 2026

What's a substantive motion? Why Nishikant gave a notice against Rahul, Pg5

Nishikant Dubey's notice puts spotlight on substantive motions, a crucial parliamentary tool for addressing serious issues.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
12 Feb, 2026

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13

Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
12 Feb, 2026

Speaker directs Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct notice seeking his removal, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker directs Secretariat to rectify removal notice citing errors; Article 94C and effective majority in focus.

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