SC Affirms Lok Sabha Speaker's Authority on Inquiry Panels
The Supreme Court upholds the Lok Sabha Speaker's authority to form an inquiry committee in the Justice Varma case, reinforcing parliamentary sovereignty. Read the full analysis.
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SC on LS Speaker's power to form inquiry committee
Supreme Court questions Allahabad HC judge's petition against LS Speaker's committee on cash recovery probe. Hearing continues Thursday. Read the full legal analysis.
Union Budget 2026 Date: Feb 1 or 2? Decision Today
Confusion surrounds the Union Budget 2026 presentation date. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will decide today if it's on Sunday, February 1, or Monday, February 2. Read for the latest updates.
Budget 2026-27 may be presented on Sunday, Feb 1
The Union Budget for 2026-27 is expected to be tabled on February 1, a Sunday. The session may commence on January 28. Key themes include reforms for growth and shedding colonial mindset.
Parliamentary Committee Visits Auroville, Reviews Development
A 20-member parliamentary committee visited Auroville, studying its sustainable development projects and meditating at Matrimandir. Explore the future of this international township.
Opinion: Governing by Rule, Not by Law in Parliament
Experts argue for a Parliament that governs by rule, not arbitrary law, serving as a true forum for deliberation and stakeholder debate. Read more on the vision for India's legislative future.
Kavitha to launch new party before Telangana assembly polls
BRS MLC K Kavitha announces plans to form a new political party before the next Telangana assembly elections. She reveals her unexpected entry into politics. Read more.
Govt, Opposition Set for Parliament Clash Over Budget, Bills
As Parliament reconvenes, the government and opposition brace for a showdown over the Union Budget and contentious bills like 'One Nation, One Election'. Get the full analysis here.
UPSC Guide: Maduro, Buddha Relics, Heron & Labour Code
Essential UPSC analysis for Jan 4, 2026: US capture of Venezuela's Maduro, significance of Buddha Piprahwa relics, white-bellied heron habitat concerns, parliamentary privileges, and the new Social Security Code. Boost your exam prep now!
MP's 1964 Parliament Camp-Out to Avoid Arrest
Explore the 1964 story of MP Mani Ram Bagri who camped in Parliament to avoid arrest, amid recent late-night sessions. Discover the history of parliamentary privilege in India.
Amit Shah chairs high-level security meeting in Andaman & Nicobar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a crucial Parliamentary committee meeting in Andaman & Nicobar, focusing on national security, cybercrime, and regional infrastructure. He will also inaugurate an exhibition on new criminal laws.
KTR: Allow Opposition to Present Facts in Telangana Assembly
BRS working president KT Rama Rao demands equal opportunity to present a counter-PPT in the assembly, challenging the Congress government's stance on irrigation projects. Read the full political showdown.
Parliamentary Committee Visits Amritsar for Industry Input
A Parliamentary Standing Committee visited Amritsar to gather feedback from local industry leaders on challenges and opportunities. The aim is to shape national policies for industrial growth and export promotion.
Parliament 2025: 62 Days, 31 Bills, Light Moments
Indian Parliament functioned for 62 days in 2025, passing 31 bills including changes to MGNREGA and tax laws. Amid serious work, sessions were punctuated by hilarious moments from MPs. Read the full review.
MPs Assess Mining, Tourism Threats to Tadoba Tigers
A parliamentary committee visited Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to review threats from mining, tourism & development. The panel assessed habitat impact and conservation efforts.
MGNREGA: Only 8% families get full 100 days work
Govt data reveals less than 8% of MGNREGA families received the guaranteed 100 days of work in the last three years, with average employment at 50 days. SC/ST and women participation remains high. Read the full parliamentary committee findings.
Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, VB-G RAM G Act
A parliamentary committee examined MGNREGA's shortcomings and discussed a smooth transition to the new VB-G RAM G Act. Members noted low enrolment rates under the old scheme. Read the full report.
Christmas Vandalism Raises Alarm on India's Pluralistic Fabric
Tavleen Singh analyzes recent attacks on Christmas celebrations, questioning the erosion of pluralism and the role of Hindutva groups. Read her critical take on the state of Indian society.
Nitin Nabin to be BJP National President by Jan 20
BJP is set to elect Nitin Nabin as its new national president by January 20, 2025, following a key parliamentary board meeting. Get the full details here.
Dhankhar in Jaipur, Reminisces About Vajpayee-Led Europe Tour
Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited Jaipur, recalling a 1990 parliamentary tour of Europe with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He met family, sparking political speculation. Read the full story.
Winter Session 2023: A Review of Missed Legislative Priorities
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with key bills passed, but crucial issues like Manipur and security concerns were sidelined. Analysis of the session's hits and misses.
Panel Urges MHA to Expedite Jammu & Kashmir Statehood
A Rajya Sabha committee has urged the Home Ministry to speed up the process of granting full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Read the key recommendations from the report tabled in Parliament.
EC Appoints Officers for Chandigarh Electoral Roll Revision
The Election Commission has appointed five senior officials as electoral registration officers for Chandigarh's parliamentary constituency. Their mandate will last through the Special Intensive Revision 2025-26. Learn the key details.
UPSC Daily Quiz: Polity & Governance MCQs (Week 142)
Ace your UPSC 2026 Prelims prep with this essential Polity quiz. Test your knowledge on electoral trusts, parliamentary committees, adjournment motions, and more. Revise key static syllabus topics now!
Second Bangladesh Opposition Leader Shot Before Polls
Motaleb Shikder, a leader allied with Jamaat-e-Islami, was shot in Khulna days after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. The interim government provides security to 20 individuals on 'hit lists'.
Khattar Stands in Queue, Pays at Haryana Event
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar skipped VIP protocol, standing in a queue to pay Rs 3,500 at a Haryana cultural event in Delhi. Read about the gesture and other political updates.
MBBS Seat Imbalance in Telangana Under Parliamentary Scrutiny
Parliamentary panel flags skewed distribution of medical seats & infrastructure in Telangana. Despite having double the national average of MBBS seats, rural colleges struggle with faculty & resources.
Panel Flags Land Acquisition Violations in Tribal Zones
A parliamentary committee calls for strict enforcement of land laws in scheduled areas, citing bypassed consent and inadequate rehabilitation for tribal communities. Read the key findings.
Indian in Ukraine War Captivity Appeals to Modi for Help
Sahil Majothi, a 23-year-old from Gujarat, trapped in Ukraine as a prisoner of war after being forced to fight for Russia, sends a desperate SOS video to the Indian government. He warns others of scams in Russia.
MGNREGA overhaul without debate is insult to democracy: Narender Singh
Former Haryana minister Narender Singh criticises the Centre's MGNREGA overhaul, calling it undemocratic. He demands a parliamentary debate on the crucial rural jobs scheme.
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