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August 13, 2026 5:41 PM
Marred by repeated protests and disruptions, the Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded on Thursday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after 19 sittings spread over 25 calendar days. The session, which began on July 20, was...
August 12, 2026 9:11 PM
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act without a debate. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the regulations for mines and minera...
August 12, 2026 9:10 PM
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to broaden the mandate of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to give loans and grants directly to cooperative societies in the country. The National Co-operative Development Corporation...
August 12, 2026 9:09 PM
Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, with the Rajya Sabha clearing the legislation with a voice vote. The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution...
August 11, 2026 5:28 PM
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to set up a National Tribunal Commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals across the country. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday. Replying to the debate on the Bill, Minist...
August 7, 2026 6:26 PM
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said Parliament was functioning and Bills were being passed despite disruptions by the Opposition while ruling out any proposal for a special session. Rijiju said discussions in the House h...
August 5, 2026 9:22 PM
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, paving the way for an increase in the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. The legislation received...
August 4, 2026 4:52 PM
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote amid continuous sloganeering and protests by Opposition members. The Bill had already been approved by the Lok Sabha on July 31. The House...
August 3, 2026 11:38 PM
Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for its outstanding performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Para Games in Glasgow, Scotland, describing the achievements as a mat...
July 31, 2026 3:49 PM
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till Monday amid persistent protests by Opposition members on Friday. Amid the disruptions, the Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by voice vote. Minister of State ...
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