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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Raise Insurance FDI Limit to 100%

The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to increase the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 100%. This move aims to boost capital inflow and enhance insurance penetration in India. Read more for details and analysis.

BJP Accused of Erasing Gandhi's Legacy from MGNREGS

Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.

Gehlot: MGNREGA Renaming Shows Govt's Petty Mindset

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns the NDA's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Read about the political backlash and civil society's concerns.

Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament

MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting employees the legal right to disconnect after work hours, aiming to protect mental health and set digital boundaries. Explore the key provisions and penalties.

ISI Autonomy Under Threat: New Draft Bill Raises Concerns

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, proposes converting ISI into a statutory body under central control, raising fears of eroding institutional independence. Experts warn this mirrors a broader trend affecting IIMs and Visva-Bharati. Read m

Sule, Tharoor Introduce Bills to Limit Work Hours in India

NCP MP Supriya Sule tables a Private Members' Bill for a 'right to disconnect' law, aiming to protect employees from after-hours work calls and emails. Shashi Tharoor introduces a complementary bill to cap work hours.

AJP Calls BJP's Tribal Status Report a Political Ploy

Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi dismisses the GoM report on tribal status as a BJP election gimmick, questioning the six-year delay in passing the constitutional amendment bill. Read the full analysis.

New Health Security Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.

Parliament Winter Session: Key Bills, Oppn Agenda

The Winter Session of Parliament commences with 19 days of sittings. Key bills on health security, atomic energy & finance are on the agenda. The opposition gears up to raise crucial foreign policy issues.

Winter Parliament Session: 13 Bills on Agenda

India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.

Winter Parliament Session Starts with Key Bills

India's Parliament Winter Session begins today with key bills including Central Excise Amendment and Health Security Cess. Opposition raises security and electoral concerns. Session runs until December 19.

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