Goa Governor's Address Skirts Issues, Opposition Protests
Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju delivered his first legislative address in Goa, but opposition MLAs protested over his failure to address recent tragedies and land violations.
Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju delivered his first legislative address in Goa, but opposition MLAs protested over his failure to address recent tragedies and land violations.
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will hold its 2026-27 Budget Session in two parts, starting with the Lt Governor's address on February 2. The session schedule accommodates the holy month of Ramzan.
Delhi Legislative Assembly's shift to NeVA saved 41 trees, 3.38 lakh paper pages, and Rs 1.64 crore per session. Discover how this digital transformation boosts efficiency and slashes environmental impact.
Writers Thanuja Bhattathiri & Sheela Tomy discuss the expansion of women's literature beyond domestic themes at KLIBF, highlighting global narratives. Read their insights.
Kerala launches 'Vijnana Yathra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz' on Monday. Over 5 lakh students can compete for cash prizes up to Rs 5 lakh. Read details on eligibility, rounds, and prizes.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses confidence that the NDA will form the government in Kerala in 2026. He highlights the BJP's vote share jump from 11% to 20% and recent local body wins as proof of a political shift. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's growing support in Kerala and predicted a party-led government in the 2026 Assembly elections, highlighting a surge in vote share and local body wins.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta detailed her government's focus on planned development, pollution control, and electric mobility in the Assembly. She also launched a sharp attack on the AAP. Read more.
AAP MLAs staged a protest, accusing the BJP-led Delhi government of using a fake video to divert attention from law & order, water, and pollution issues. They demand action against Minister Kapil Mishra.
Former BJP Kerala chief K Surendran refutes media reports of him staking claim for Vattiyoorkavu seat. He clarifies his candidacy is always a party decision. Read the full story.
Congress district leadership in Kottayam pushes to reclaim Ettumanur and Changanassery seats from Kerala Congress (Joseph) ahead of crucial UDF seat-sharing talks for the assembly elections.
A national Students' Parliament delegation met Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania. He detailed the heritage building's history, legislative functioning, and the e-Vidhan system.
Maharashtra govt's new GR strips facilities for opposition whips if party has less than 10% House strength. Assembly lacks Leader of Opposition for three sessions. Details inside.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, on the eve of the 139th anniversary of the first UP Assembly meeting in Prayagraj, urged people to remember the city's glorious history and sacrifice of revolutionaries like Chandrashekhar Azad.
Maharashtra govt resolution denies state-funded facilities, status & honorarium to whips of parties with less than 10% strength in legislature. Opposition cries foul. Details here.
Two Kerala JDS MLAs have formally informed the Speaker of their decision to merge with the ISJD, a move that could reshape the state's political dynamics. Read the full story for details and implications.
Delhi Assembly amends Court Fees Act, 1870. Litigants to get full court fee refund even in private out-of-court settlements, removing 50% refund limit. Major relief for petitioners.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates KLIBF 2026 at the Assembly complex, presenting award to N S Madhavan. Week-long festival features Banu Mushtaq, discussions, and cultural events.
Kerala MLA and former minister Antony Raju disqualified from Assembly after conviction for evidence tampering in a 1990 NDPS case. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a bill to prevent landlords from selling land until mundkars' rights are settled. The move aims to protect over 2,000 pending cases. Read more.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Assembly, calling them exemplars of ethical politics and national service.
The Kerala Legislative Assembly's International Book Festival features quizzes on Dec 12-14. Spot registration available for school, college & public categories. Report by 9:30 AM.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya in the Delhi Assembly. A commemorative book 'Bharat Mata' was also released. Read more about this historic event.
Delhi's legislative assembly convenes for a crucial winter session from Jan 5-8. Expect focus on governance, Question Hour, and a resolution on the 'Phansi Ghar' dispute. Read for details.
Former BJP MLA Phoolchand Gurjar, who represented Neem ka Thana twice, passed away at 72. A large crowd attended his final rites. Read more about his political legacy.
IUML state president Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal announces a strategic shift towards young candidates for the upcoming legislative assembly elections, emphasizing the party's alignment with new-age perspectives and global trends.
A PRS analysis reveals Parliament spent under 30% of its time on lawmaking in 2025, passing 31 bills. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sat for 62 days each. Read the full report.
PRS Legislative analysis reveals Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha spent less than 30% of 2025 time on legislative business. Question Hour also saw reduced functioning. Read the full report.
Punjab assembly witnessed a fiery debate rejecting the Centre's new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act. AAP calls it an 'anti-Dalit conspiracy', Congress demands Delhi protest, while BJP defends it for transparency.
Delhi govt approves Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 to decriminalise minor offences under 7 laws, replacing them with civil penalties. Move aims to reduce court burden and boost ease of living. Read more.