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Schemes & Policies2026-08-24

Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 Centralising Control

Enacted the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, granting the Central Government authority over critical mineral extraction.

#MMDR-Act#Critical-Minerals#Rare-Earth-Elements

Politics & Governance2026-08-21

Parliamentary Panel Urges Using Foreign Patient Revenue to Subsidise Poor Patients

Recommends cross-subsidising healthcare for underprivileged Indians using funds generated from medical tourism.

#Medical-Tourism#Parliamentary-Panel#Public-Health

Social Issues2026-08-16

Parliamentary Panel Flags Operational Deficit in Bus Emergency Buttons

Identifies critical gaps in public transport safety infrastructure due to unmonitored passenger panic buttons.

#Nirbhaya-Fund

#Public-Transport-Safety

#CMVR-Rule-125H

Economy & Finance2026-08-15

Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals Bill to Cap State Taxes

Parliament passes the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, capping state tax levies on minerals to standardize industrial costs.

#MMDR-Act#Seventh-Schedule#fiscal-federalism

Constitution & Law2026-08-13

Rajya Sabha passes bill amending First Schedule to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'

Passed constitutional bill amending First Schedule to officially change state name to Keralam.

#Article-3#First-Schedule#Keralam

Constitution & Law2026-08-13

Parliamentary panel recommends action against High Court judge for financial misconduct

Recommended removal proceedings against sitting High Court judge after enquiry panel proved cash recovery charges.

#Judicial-Removal#Judges-Inquiry-Act#Article-217

Politics & Governance2026-08-13

Lok Sabha refers FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee

Referred foreign contribution regulation bill to a 31-member JPC following parliamentary opposition.

#FCRA#JPC#Lok-Sabha

Schemes & Policies2026-08-13

Parliament approves National Cooperative Development Corporation Amendment Bill

Passed legislation modernizing NCDC operations to strengthen financial and structural support for cooperatives.

#NCDC#Cooperatives#Ministry-of-Cooperation

Politics & Governance2026-08-12

Centre Moves to Refer FCRA Amendment Bill to JPC

Decided to refer the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following stakeholder concerns.

#FCRA#JPC#NGO-Regulation

Constitution & Law2026-08-12

Parliament Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill to Streamline Judiciary

Enacted the Tribunals Reforms Bill aimed at rationalizing statutory tribunals and improving administrative justice delivery.

#Tribunals-Reforms#Article-323A#Article-323B

Schemes & Policies2026-08-11

House Panel Urges Centre to Accelerate Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Parliamentary Standing Committee raised concerns over 118 Eklavya schools operating from temporary structures, urging fast action.

#EMRS#Ministry-of-Tribal-Affairs#NESTS

Social Issues2026-08-11

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Revision of Rs 8 Lakh Ceiling for Coaching Scheme

House committee urges Ministry of Social Justice to review the Rs 8 lakh annual income limit for its Free Coaching Scheme.

#MoSJE#Free-Coaching-Scheme#Social-Justice

Science & Technology2026-08-09

House panel calls for dedicated satellite to monitor forest fires in Himalayan region

Parliamentary standing committee recommends launching a dedicated satellite specifically for real-time forest fire monitoring across India's Himalayan region.

#satellite-monitoring#forest-fires#disaster-management

Politics & Governance2026-08-09

Proposed women's reservation bill sparks row; Rijiju and Rahul Gandhi spar over rollout

Women's reservation bill triggers political dispute — BJP's Rijiju challenges Congress's Rahul Gandhi on party's position, questioning consistency on gender equality and constitutional amendments.

#women's-reservation-bill#constitutional-amendment#Article-368

Science & Technology2026-08-09

House panel calls for new satellite to monitor forest fires in Himalayan region

Parliamentary standing committee recommends dedicated satellite system for Himalayan forest fire monitoring — addressing critical gap in disaster early warning and environmental protection.

#ISRO-satellite#forest-fire-monitoring#Himalayan-region

Politics & Governance2026-08-09

PM Modi meets NDA MPs over breakfast; raises concern over Parliament disruptions and functioning

Prime Minister Modi held breakfast meeting with NDA coalition MPs to address repeated parliamentary disruptions affecting government legislation passage and functional efficiency.

#parliamentary-disruptions#coalition-governance#NDA-meeting

Defence & Security2026-08-08

Parliamentary Panel Urges Fast-Track Funding for Hypersonic Weapons, 6th-Gen Fighters

Parliamentary committee recommended separate, accelerated budget allocation for hypersonic weapons, glide missiles, and 6th-generation fighter research to expedite India's strategic defense capabilities.

#hypersonic-weapons#defense-modernization#DRDO

Defence & Security2026-08-08

Parliamentary Panel Urges Fast-Track Funding for Hypersonic Weapons, 6th-Gen Fighters

Parliamentary Committee recommends separate budget allocation for R&D in hypersonic weapons, glide missiles, and sixth-generation fighter aircraft to accelerate India's strategic defence capabilities.

#hypersonic-weapons#6th-gen-fighters#defence-R&D

Schemes & Policies2026-08-08

I&B Ministry Mulls Comprehensive Statutory Framework for OTT Content Regulation

Information and Broadcasting Ministry informed Parliament it is developing comprehensive statutory regulations for OTT platforms, moving beyond current self-regulatory mechanisms to government oversight.

#OTT-regulation#content-regulation#I&B-Ministry

Constitution & Law2026-08-07

Government Opposes Creamy Layer Application to SC/ST Reservation in Supreme Court

Centre told SC that excluding affluent SC/ST members via 'creamy layer' is Parliament's prerogative, not court's domain — reservation policy is constitutional matter.

#creamy-layer#SC-ST-reservation#Article-15

International Relations2026-08-07

Iran Proposes 20% Fines to Bar US and Israeli Ships from Strait of Hormuz

Iranian parliamentary committee reviewing bill to impose fines up to 20% on hostile vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

#Strait-of-Hormuz#Iran-policy#maritime-law

Politics & Governance2026-08-07

Three Rebel TMC MPs Meet PM Modi — Seek Support Without Joining NDA

Three minority Trinamool Congress MPs who defected to NCPI party met PM Modi, seeking support while refusing to formally join BJP-led NDA coalition.

#coalition-politics#TMC-defection#West-Bengal-politics

Constitution & Law2026-08-06

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Increase Number of Supreme Court Judges

Parliament clears legislation to expand Supreme Court strength; Opposition raises concerns over ordinance route and judicial diversity deficit in functioning.

#supreme-court-judges#judicial-expansion#ordinance-route

Politics & Governance2026-08-06

Government Signals Willingness to Soften FCRA Bill After Opposition Pushback

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju meets Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi; government ready to modify controversial Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment.

#FCRA-amendment#foreign-contribution-regulation#parliamentary-opposition

Constitution & Law2026-08-05

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes for Blocking PM Modi Video; Given 3-Day Ultimatum by Parliament

Parliamentary IT Committee threatens Meta with loss of safe harbour immunity if Zuckerberg doesn't formally apologize for removing Prime Minister Modi's video; Facebook and Instagram are now deemed not covered under 'Intermediary' definition.

#Meta-Zuckerberg#safe-harbour#IT-Act-Section-79

Schemes & Policies2026-08-05

Rajya Sabha Passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill Amid Opposition Protest

Parliament's upper house passed the Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, easing procedures for late birth registrations by removing magistrate approval requirement after one year delay.

#birth-registration#vital-statistics#administrative-simplification

Schemes & Policies2026-08-04

Rajya Sabha Passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill Amid Opposition Protests

Parliament passes major bill on birth and death registration reforms; Opposition protests indicate concerns over data privacy and centralized identification systems.

#vital-statistics#birth-death-registration#centralized-database

Economy & Finance2026-08-03

Rajya Sabha Passes MSME Amendment Bill to Enhance Business Support

Approves key MSME legislative updates in Parliament to strengthen credit access and regulatory frameworks.

#MSME-Act#Rajya-Sabha#Indian-Economy

Politics & Governance2026-08-03

Parliamentary Panel Summons Meta Officials Over Digital Content Moderation

Examines social media moderation policies and platform accountability before Parliamentary Standing Committee.

#IT-Act-2000#Parliamentary-Committee#Content-Moderation

Schemes & Policies2026-07-31

Parliament Passes Public Examinations Bill to Curb Question Paper Leaks

Enacts strict anti-paper leak legislation introducing heavy penalties, long prison terms, and non-bailable offences.

#Public-Examinations-Act#paper-leak-bill#anti-paper-leak

Science & Technology2026-07-31

ISRO NavIC Cannot Provide Navigation Data Independently, Govt Informs Parliament

Discloses hardware and satellite constellation challenges preventing NavIC from providing standalone positioning data.

#NavIC#IRNSS#ISRO

Constitution & Law2026-07-31

Parliament Clears Bill Criminalising Dishonour and Insult to Vande Mataram

Clears legislation imposing penalties and imprisonment for intentional dishonour or disrespect shown to national song Vande Mataram.

#Vande-Mataram#Prevention-of-Insults-Act#Article-51A

International Relations2026-07-31

Parliamentary Panel Urges Appointment of Polar Ambassador for Arctic Strategy

Recommends appointing a dedicated Polar Ambassador and seeking full membership in the Arctic Council to safeguard polar interests.

#Arctic-Council#Polar-Ambassador#India-Arctic-Policy

International Relations2026-07-31

India Prohibits Sheikh Hasina From Political Activities on Indian Soil

Tells Parliamentary Panel that former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is barred from engaging in political activities while residing in India.

#India-Bangladesh#Sheikh-Hasina#Foreign-Policy

Environment & Climate2026-07-31

Government Clarifies 2% to 6% Mileage Drop in Non-E20 Vehicles

Informs Parliament that E20 ethanol-blended petrol causes a minor 2-6% drop in fuel efficiency in non-compliant vehicles.

#E20-Fuel#Ethanol-Blending#Biofuel-Policy

Constitution & Law2026-07-30

Parliament Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 to Curb Paper Leaks

Passed stricter amendments to Public Examinations Act, imposing up to 10 years imprisonment and ₹1 crore fine for paper leaks.

#Public-Examinations-Act#Paper-Leak-Bill#Exam-Reforms

Politics & Governance2026-07-29

Government Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill; Opposition Calls Reforms 'Cosmetic Exercise'

Government introduced legislative bill to prevent examination paper leaks with enhanced penalties and institutional safeguards, but Opposition claims the law contradicts previous amendments and lacks substantive institutional reform.

#anti-paper-leak-bill#examination-integrity#institutional-reform

Constitution & Law2026-07-29

Government to Table Bill Making Deepfakes and Digital Arrest Separate Offences

Centre announced plans to introduce parliamentary bill designating AI-generated deepfakes and digital arrests as distinct criminal offences after Supreme Court flagged these emerging threats.

#deepfakes#digital-arrest#cybercrime

Schemes & Policies2026-07-28

Government Introduces Examination Paper Leak Prevention Bill with 5-Year Jail Term, Rs 50 Lakh Fine

Parliament debates landmark anti-paper leak Bill mandating minimum 5-year imprisonment and Rs 50 lakh penalty; legislation introduced after nationwide NEET leak crisis exposed systemic examination vulnerabilities.

#paper-leak-bill#NEET-crisis#criminal-law-reform

Constitution & Law2026-07-28

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Anti-Paper Leak Bill; Guidelines on Protest Rights Pending

Supreme Court hears petitions on NEET paper leak crisis and police actions against protesters; reserves decision on constitutional safeguards for peaceful assembly while Parliament debates new anti-paper leak legislation.

#paper-leak-crisis#Article-19#Article-21

Constitution & Law2026-07-27

Parliament passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill with 5-year jail, ₹50 lakh fine provision

Parliament approves landmark anti-exam paper leak legislation imposing minimum 5-year imprisonment and ₹50 lakh fine, directly addressing NEET-UG scandal that triggered national protests.

#anti-paper-leak-bill#NEET-paper-leak#examination-security

Constitution & Law2026-07-26

Telangana CM Pledges Push for Lowering Election Contesting Age for MLA, MP to 21

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced plan to lower the minimum age for contesting state assembly and Parliament elections from 25 to 21 years, citing Rajiv Gandhi's precedent.

#election-age#constitutional-amendment#voter-eligibility

Constitution & Law2026-07-25

Bill Passed: 10-Year Jail, Rs 10 Crore Fine for Examination Paper Leak

Parliament passed legislation making exam paper leak a criminal offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and Rs 10 crore fine—first comprehensive anti-paper-leak law addressing examination integrity crisis.

#examination-integrity#criminal-law#NEET-leak

Constitution & Law2026-07-25

Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram introduced in Parliament

Government introduced bill amending Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 1971 — makes insulting national song Vande Mataram criminal offence with up to 5 years imprisonment.

#Vande-Mataram#Prevention-of-Insults-Act-1971#criminal-amendment

Social Issues2026-07-23

NEET-UG Paper Leak Crisis: Government Offers Debate, Opposition Demands Minister's Resignation

NEET-UG exam cancelled after May 3 paper leak; Government offers parliamentary debate while Opposition demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and compensation for 22 students who died by suicide.

#NEET-UG-paper-leak#exam-security-failure#NTA-crisis

Social Issues2026-07-21

CJP March Police Crackdown: Lathi-Charges, Tear Gas Leave Hundreds Injured in Delhi

Massive student-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march toward Parliament met police crackdown with tear gas and lathi charges, causing hundreds of injuries and detentions.

#CJP-protest#police-brutality#civil-liberties

Politics & Governance2026-07-21

Monsoon Session Begins Amid NEET Leak & Ram Temple Donation Theft Protests

Parliament's Monsoon Session opened with unprecedented Opposition disruptions over NEET exam paper leak and Ram Temple donation embezzlement, forcing multiple adjournments.

#Monsoon-Session#parliamentary-disruption#NEET-leak

Politics & Governance2026-07-20

Delimitation Bill to be Taken Up in Monsoon Session 2026

Government set to move Delimitation Bill during Monsoon Parliament session amid Opposition resistance and calls for all-party consultation.

#Electoral System#Delimitation#Federalism

Social Issues2026-07-20

Sonam Wangchuk's CJP Protest March to Parliament on Education Accountability

Activist Sonam Wangchuk leads Cockroach Janta Party march to Parliament demanding education accountability; ends hunger strike if met.

#Civil Society#Education Policy#Right to Protest

Constitution & Law2026-07-20

Lok Sabha to Take Up Supreme Court Judges Increase Bill During Monsoon Session

Government to move Bill in Parliament increasing number of Supreme Court judges, addressing long-pending judicial capacity concerns.

#Supreme Court#Judicial Capacity#Constitutional Amendment

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Parliamentary Panel Summons Meta Officials Over Digital Content Moderation

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ISRO NavIC Cannot Provide Navigation Data Independently, Govt Informs Parliament

Parliament Clears Bill Criminalising Dishonour and Insult to Vande Mataram

Parliamentary Panel Urges Appointment of Polar Ambassador for Arctic Strategy

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Government Clarifies 2% to 6% Mileage Drop in Non-E20 Vehicles

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Government Introduces Examination Paper Leak Prevention Bill with 5-Year Jail Term, Rs 50 Lakh Fine

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Anti-Paper Leak Bill; Guidelines on Protest Rights Pending

Parliament passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill with 5-year jail, ₹50 lakh fine provision

Telangana CM Pledges Push for Lowering Election Contesting Age for MLA, MP to 21

Bill Passed: 10-Year Jail, Rs 10 Crore Fine for Examination Paper Leak

Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram introduced in Parliament

NEET-UG Paper Leak Crisis: Government Offers Debate, Opposition Demands Minister's Resignation

CJP March Police Crackdown: Lathi-Charges, Tear Gas Leave Hundreds Injured in Delhi

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