The Parliament Budget Session on Tuesday witnessed sustained disruptions, repeated adjournments, and sharp political exchanges, culminating in the suspension of eight Congress Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the session. The chaos stemmed from Opposition protests over remarks by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the…
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Government Secures Timely Seeds & Fertilizers for Farmers
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely availability of quality seeds and fertilizers for farmers across the country, a critical requirement for sustaining agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has adopted a multi-layered strategy involving close coordination with…
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MGMD Scheme Not Linked With ODOP, Govt Tells Lok Sabha
The Union Government on Monday clarified in Parliament that the Ministry of Culture’s Mapping of Cultural Heritage of Villages (MGMD) initiative has no provision for integration with the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and remains confined to digital documentation of village-level cultural assets. The clarification was provided by Union…
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Cultural Governance Reinforced Through Digital Tech
New Delhi: The Government of India has significantly enhanced digital cultural governance by deploying multiple technology-driven platforms to document, preserve and monitor the nation’s rich cultural heritage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, detailed how…
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Union Budget 2026–27: Focus on Stability, Capex and Jobs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget and the first time India’s annual Budget was tabled on a Sunday. The Budget signals a clear shift towards policy continuity, fiscal discipline and long-term economic resilience rather than…
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28th CSPOC 2026 a Grand Success, Says Lok Sabha Speaker
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026 was a resounding success, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla informed the House on Thursday. Addressing Members during the proceedings, the Speaker highlighted India’s role in successfully hosting the prestigious parliamentary conference after a gap of 16…
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PM Modi to Inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers Conference
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15, 2026, at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also address the international gathering, underlining India’s commitment to…
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PM Modi Applauds Use of Regional Languages in Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commended the increasing use of regional languages in Parliament, calling it a proud reflection of India’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity. The Prime Minister lauded Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Members of Parliament across party lines for embracing multilingualism during parliamentary proceedings. The…
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18th Lok Sabha’s Sixth Session Hits 111% Productivity
The Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha concluded on Friday, marking a highly productive phase of parliamentary functioning. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla informed that the House achieved an impressive productivity of 111 percent during the session, reflecting active legislative engagement and extensive deliberations on key national issues….
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SHANTI Bill 2025: India Modernises Nuclear Energy
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, completing its passage in Parliament after approval by the Lok Sabha. The legislation aims to modernise India’s civilian nuclear energy framework while firmly safeguarding nuclear safety, national sovereignty and public…