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Constitution & Law2026-07-11

One Nation One Election Mechanism Likely Ready by 2029: Joint Panel

Joint Parliamentary Panel Chief P.P. Chaudhary states 'One Nation One Election' rollout mechanism expected by 2029; claims 99% civil society support.

#Electoral Reform#Constitutional Amendment#One Nation One Election

Constitution & Law2026-07-11

Parliament Panel Backs Suspension Over Removal for Jailed PMs/CMs/Ministers

Parliamentary panel recommends replacing 'removal' with 'suspension' in Bill preventing governance from custody; seeks changes to arrest-triggered provisions.

#Constitutional Law#Parliament#Governance

Politics & Governance2026-07-07

NC Stages Parliament Protest on July 20 for J&K Statehood

National Conference MLAs/MPs to protest at Jantar Mantar during Monsoon Session demanding restoration of Jammu & Kashmir statehood status.

#Article 370#J&K Statehood#Parliament Monsoon Session

Constitution & Law2026-07-06

Parliamentary Powers Against Resigned Judges: Constitutional Puzzle in Ex-Judge Varma Case

Case of Justice Yashwant Varma raises constitutional question: Can Parliament initiate impeachment proceedings against judge who voluntarily resigned?

#Constitutional Law#Judicial Accountability#Impeachment

Constitution & Law2026-07-05

Monsoon Session Parliament: Constitutional Amendments Expected July 20-August 13

Monsoon session (July 20-Aug 13) may see constitutional amendments; Opposition plans privilege motion against Rajnath Singh; bill for PM/CM removal over 30-day jail clause.

#monsoon-session#constitutional-amendments#parliament-2026

Constitution & Law2026-07-05

Probe Report on Justice Varma Tabled in Parliament July 20

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to table inquiry committee report on former Delhi HC judge Justice Yashwant Varma during monsoon session opening.

#justice-varma#parliamentary-inquiry#judicial-accountability

Politics & Governance2026-07-04

Lok Sabha Speaker to Resolve TMC, Sena-UBT Merger Disputes Before Monsoon Session

Om Birla decides on 20 rebel TMC MPs and 6 Shiv Sena-UBT lawmakers seeking party mergers; major political realignment expected.

#Political Mergers#Tenth Schedule#TMC

Politics & Governance2026-07-01

Congress Moves Privilege Notice Against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Over Operation Sindoor Casualty Discrepancy

Congress alleges Rajnath Singh misled Parliament on soldier deaths in Operation Sindoor; demands privilege proceedings and full disclosure of facts.

#Parliamentary Privilege#Defence Ministry#Accountability

Politics & Governance2026-07-01

Monsoon Session Parliament: July 20-August 13; Women's Constitutional Amendment Expected

Parliament's monsoon session scheduled July 20-August 13; anticipated discussion on government's proposed constitutional amendment for women.

#Constitutional amendment#Women's representation#Parliament

International Relations2026-06-29

PM Modi Addresses Seychelles Parliament; Promotes 'Ocean of Opportunity'

PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to address Seychelles Parliament, emphasizing shared maritime ties and positioning Indian Ocean as development zone.

#Seychelles visit#maritime strategy#Indo-Pacific

Politics & Governance2026-06-29

BK Hariprasad Demands Rajnath Singh's Resignation Over 'Operation Sindoor' Parliament Contradiction

Congress chief alleges Defence Minister misled Parliament on military operation details, demanding accountability and resignation from cabinet.

#ministerial accountability#parliamentary procedure#defence ministry

Constitution & Law2026-06-24

Govt Notifies New FCRA Rules: Foreign Nationals Restricted as NGO Functionaries

Government restricts foreign nationals in NGO leadership roles; new FCRA regulations independent of amended bill expected in Parliament session.

#fcra-regulations#ngo-governance#foreign-contributions

Politics & Governance2026-06-24

Congress MP Mukul Wasnik chairs key Parliamentary Education Panel

Mukul Wasnik takes over as chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports after Digvijaya Singh's retirement.

#Parliamentary-Committees#Legislative-Oversight#Education-Policy

Constitution & Law2026-06-22

Constitutional Amendment 133 to Operationalize Women's Reservation via Seat Expansion

Government near-finalizing constitutional amendment to implement women's reservation in Lok Sabha and assemblies by expanding total seats.

#Women's Reservation#Constitutional Amendment 133#Legislative Representation

Schemes & Policies2026-06-18

Parliamentary Panel Urges Time-Bound Exam Reform Roadmap Amid NTA Irregularities

Parliamentary committee demands Centre create timeline for examination reforms; ongoing NTA irregularities causing severe student anxiety and institutional credibility loss.

#NTA reforms#NEET irregularities#Examination administration

Defence & Security2026-06-18

CISF Orders Full-Body Scanners at 9 Airports; 9 Units for Parliament House

Central Industrial Security Force mandates installation of certified full-body scanners at Jammu, Srinagar, Ayodhya airports; 9 units approved for Parliament House.

#Airport security#Full-body scanners#CISF mandate

Schemes & Policies2026-06-18

Parliamentary Panel Flags NTA Exam Irregularities, Seeks Reforms

Parliamentary committee raises serious concerns about National Test Agency exam irregularities and demands time-bound reform plan.

#NTA#exam irregularities#parliamentary oversight

Politics & Governance2026-06-17

NTA Exam Security: Telegram Ban, Military-Grade NEET Retest Protocol

NEET-UG retest features unprecedented security including aircraft delivery of question papers, Telegram ban before exam, and NTA reforms under parliamentary scrutiny.

#NTA Reforms#NEET Examination#Exam Security

Politics & Governance2026-06-15

Rebel TMC MPs join Nationalist Citizen Party, support NDA in Parliament

Two-thirds of TMC Lok Sabha MPs defect to Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party, pledging NDA support, signaling opposition alliance fracture.

#West Bengal Politics#TMC Defection#Coalition Politics