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August 12, 2026 6:49 PM

‘Ready to answer all questions’: Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker for discussion on NEET issue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult Opposition parties and facilitate a discussion in Parliament on the protests by students over the NEET paper leak issue, saying he was ready to remain present in the House and answer all questions raised by the Opposition. In a letter to the Speaker, HM Shah said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had already agreed on behalf of the government, during a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, to ...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

‘Don’t exploit circumstances for small political gains’: Bhupender Yadav urges opposition to debate NEET issue in Parliament

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday urged the Opposition to avoid "unnecessary politics" over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and instead engage in dialogue, asserting that Parliament is the appropriate forum to discuss examination reforms and safeguard students' interests. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said the government has invited the Opposition for a discussion and stressed that solutions to issues concerning students should emerge through dialogue rather than confrontation. "The education of ...

December 9, 2025 9:56 AM

Lok Sabha to hold crucial debate on electoral reforms today

Lok Sabha is set for a high-stakes debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and wider electoral reforms today, following a prolonged impasse that stalled proceedings. The breakthrough came after intense negotiations between the government and Opposition, culminating in an all-party agreement on Tuesday to bring the matter to the floor of both Houses. According to the schedule finalised at the meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Lok Sabha will hold a full...

July 28, 2025 1:15 PM

Parliament’s Monsoon Session: Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition’s ‘escape strategy’ on Operation Sindoor

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Opposition for stalling Parliament proceedings and backing out from their commitment to participate in the debate on 'Operation Sindoor', warning them against speaking in a manner that could demoralise the Indian armed forces. He warned the Opposition parties to refrain from speaking the language of Pakistan during the discussion on India's military response against cross-border terrorism. Speaking to reporters after both ...