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April 27, 2026 12:07 PM

Madhya Pradesh: BJP holds legislative party meeting ahead of one-day Assembly Session

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Madhya Pradesh on Monday held a legislative party meeting at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence ahead of the Special Session of the Legislative Assembly, focusing on 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' and discussions centred on the empowerment of women. The state assembly secretariat issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday, stating that the proceedings will be held from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and again from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, unless otherwise direct...

April 24, 2026 9:59 AM

LS Speaker Om Birla calls for inclusive, value-based education; urges youth to drive nation-building and democracy

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the need for inclusive, value-based education, stating that learning should go beyond employment and serve as a tool for social responsibility, character-building, and nation-building. Addressing students at the annual day ceremony of University of Delhi's (DU) Kirori Mal College, LS Speaker Birla said education must align with the broader national vision and ensure that development reaches the last person in society. He urged young people to a...

April 18, 2026 5:27 PM

Parliament adjourned sine die after Budget Session; nine bills passed, productivity remains high

Both Houses of Parliament of India were adjourned sine die on Saturday, bringing the Budget Session 2026 to a close after 81 days and 31 sittings. The session, which began on January 28, saw a total of 13 sittings in its first phase, followed by 15 in the second and three in the final phase. Despite disruptions during key debates, the session recorded strong productivity, with the Lok Sabha achieving around 93 per cent productivity and the Rajya Sabha exceeding 100 per cent at approximately 110...

April 18, 2026 12:27 PM

Rajya Sabha concludes Budget Session with 109.87% productivity, Chairman lauds members’ contributions

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Saturday delivered his valedictory remarks, formally bringing the 270th Session—and the Budget Session of Parliament—to a close, while commending members for their active participation and constructive debates. Highlighting the significance of the Budget Session, the Chairman described it as the most consequential among Parliament’s three sessions, noting that the decisions taken during this period directly influence the country’s economic direction an...

April 17, 2026 10:29 PM

Amit Shah targets opposition over Delimitation, Women’s Reservation Bills in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday mounted a strong defence of the Delimitation Bill, 2026, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, while sharply criticising the opposition over its stance on women’s reservation and delimitation. Replying to an extensive debate in which 130 members, including 56 women MPs, participated, HM Shah alleged that the opposition’s resistance was not about implementation but about...

April 17, 2026 5:53 PM

PM Modi urges MPs to back women’s reservation amendment, calls it ‘historic opportunity’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged Members of Parliament to vote in favour of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a “historic opportunity” to ensure rightful representation for women in legislative bodies. Speaking ahead of the scheduled voting in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister noted that extensive discussions on the legislation had taken place, continuing late into the night and resuming in the morning session. He said the government had addres...

April 16, 2026 7:30 PM

PM Modi urges Lok Sabha to pass women’s reservation bill, calls it historic opportunity for Nari Shakti

PM Modi urges Lok Sabha to pass women’s reservation bill, calls it historic opportunity for Nari Shakti on Thursday addressed the Lok Sabha, describing the debate on the women’s reservation bill as a historic opportunity to empower Nari Shakti and strengthen India’s democracy. Acknowledging that the discussion had begun early in the morning, the Prime Minister noted that many members had effectively raised important issues based on facts and logic. He said crucial moments in a nation’s ...

April 16, 2026 1:41 PM

Lok Sabha to vote on women’s reservation, delimitation bills on April 17 at 4 PM

The Lok Sabha will vote on three key legislations, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, on April 17 at 4 PM following an extended debate during the ongoing special session of Parliament. Announcing the schedule in the House, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said discussions on the Bills would last between 15 to 18 hours, with flexibility to extend the duration to ensure all members get adequate time to speak. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijij...

April 16, 2026 1:36 PM

Lok Sabha introduces Constitution Amendment, Delimitation Bills

The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday following a division of votes demanded by the Opposition. The motion to introduce the Constitution Amendment Bill was carried after 251 Members of Parliament voted in favour and 185 against, out of a total of 333 votes cast. No abstentions were recorded. The division was initiated by Lok Sabha Speake...

April 10, 2026 10:55 PM

Greater role for women, public participation key to people-centric governance: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the importance of increasing women’s participation in governance, stating that greater representation would bring enhanced sensitivity to policymaking and make it more people-centric. Addressing the valedictory session of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference, Birla said Indian women are excelling across sectors such as business, education and science, and their growing role should be reflected in leg...