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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 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 16, 2026 10:30 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, calls special Parliament session a ‘historic step’ towards women’s empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the special session of Parliament as a “historic step” towards advancing women’s empowerment, underlining the nation’s commitment to ensuring greater representation and respect for women. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Starting today, in the special session of Parliament, our country is all set to take a historic step towards women's empowerment. The respect for our mothers and sisters is the respect for the nation, and with ...

April 12, 2026 7:23 PM

PM Modi seeks all-party support to implement women’s reservation ahead of 2029 elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to floor leaders of all parties in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, seeking their support for the unanimous passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to enable the implementation of women’s reservation ahead of the 2029 elections. In his communication, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of passing the legislation — which provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies — during the upcoming special session of Pa...

April 10, 2026 4:20 PM

Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to Nitish Kumar, Harivansh in Parliament

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday administered the oath of office to newly elected member Nitish Kumar and newly nominated member Harivansh Narayan Singh at the Parliament House. Nitish Kumar, representing Bihar, took the oath in Hindi after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. His induction marks a significant transition in his political career as he moves from state politics to the national legislature. Harivansh Narayan Singh, who was recently nominated to the Upper House, als...

April 7, 2026 12:06 PM

Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker reject opposition bid to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday rejected the impeachment motion notice submitted by Opposition members seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The motion was signed by 130 members of the Lok Sabha and 63 members of the Rajya Sabha. The notice, filed in the Lok Sabha on March 12, 2026, invoked Article 324(5) read with Article 124(4) of the Constitution, along with provisions of the Chief Election Commissioner and ...