Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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India Showcases 362 Festivals in National Exchange
New Delhi: India’s cultural diversity found vibrant expression in 2024–25 as 362 cultural festivals were organized across the country under the National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP), reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity. The festivals were organised by all Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs), autonomous bodies functioning under the Ministry of…
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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 Tabled in Lok Sabha
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, marking a major step towards restructuring India’s higher education regulatory architecture. The Bill seeks to empower Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) by simplifying regulation, strengthening academic standards, and aligning India’s education…
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Parliament Tussle: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash Over SIR
The Winter Session of Parliament on Thursday descended into a string of confrontations as Home Minister Amit Shah vigorously defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Opposition leaders staged protests and walkouts. Debate on the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram, questions over electoral reforms and…
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Amit Shah’s “vote chori” jibe sparks Lok Sabha uproar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks in the Lok Sabha, in which he cited three historical instances he described as “vote chori” linked to Congress leaders, provoked loud protests from opposition benches and drew immediate rebuttals from Congress MPs. What Shah said Speaking during a heated debate on electoral reforms…
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Vibrant Villages Programme-II Approved with ₹6,839 Cr Outlay
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme with a total outlay of ₹6,839 crore. The programme targets select villages in blocks abutting India’s international land borders (ILBs) excluding northern borders already covered under VVP-I and includes 33 villages…
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Winter Session: Vande Mataram, Poll Reforms Clash
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Winter Session of Parliament witnessed an intense and emotionally charged day on Tuesday as both Houses simultaneously debated two major national subjects the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” in the Rajya Sabha and crucial election reforms in the Lok Sabha. Heated…
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PM Modi Urges ‘Delivery Over Drama’ as Winter Session Begins
PM Modi Urges ‘Delivery Over Drama’ as Winter Session Begins The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament began on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering a firm message to both lawmakers and the nation. Addressing the media before the session commenced, the Prime Minister urged elected representatives to prioritise…
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Parliament Winter Session 2025: 9 Economic Bills in Focus
New Delhi, Dec 1, 2025: The Winter Session of Parliament scheduled from December 1 to 19 opens with a concentrated economic agenda: nine bills that span insurance liberalisation, a new approach to sin-goods taxation, and consolidation of securities regulations. What’s on the legislative table The government has listed nine economic…
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Govt Holds Pre-Session Meet with Party Leaders
A high-level meeting chaired by Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh convened 50 leaders from 36 political parties at the Parliament House Complex on November 30, 2025, to review and finalise arrangements for the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The discussion, called by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, focused on…