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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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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Economic Survey 2025-26 Projects 7.4% Growth, Flags AI Risks
The Economic Survey of India 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, presents a cautiously optimistic picture of the Indian economy, projecting a robust GDP growth of 7.4 percent while simultaneously warning of unprecedented global risks driven by artificial intelligence-led financial and infrastructure shocks. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the survey…
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President Murmu’s Address to Parliament Highlights Viksit Bharat Vision
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday addressed both Houses of Parliament, presenting a wide-ranging overview of the nation’s achievements, challenges, and reform priorities as India steps into the second phase of the 21st century. The address, delivered at the start of the Budget Session, underscored the government’s commitment…
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Budget 2026: Govt Meets Leaders Before Parliament
The Government on Tuesday held a crucial all-party meeting in New Delhi ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament 2026, bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to ensure smooth and productive legislative proceedings. The meeting, chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscored the government’s intent to foster…
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Union Budget 2026 Likely on Feb 1 Despite Sunday Debate
The Union Budget 2026 is increasingly likely to be presented on Sunday, February 1, despite the date coinciding with a weekend. Government sources, industry signals, and parliamentary precedent all suggest continuity with the post-2017 budget calendar, even as formal confirmation awaits the official notification of the Budget Session. Since 2017,…
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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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PM Modi to Open Vande Mataram Debate in Lok Sabha on Dec 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a special debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday, December 8, to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.” Lok Sabha has allotted a lengthy discussion window to the subject, highlighting its political and cultural resonance ahead of the winter session’s…
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Protests Over Electoral Roll Revisions Stall Parliament Session
Parliament’s winter session on Tuesday was repeatedly disrupted as Opposition members pressed for a standalone debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, forcing adjournments in both Houses and prompting floor-leader meetings to defuse the impasse. The Government and Opposition agreed to schedule a debate on Vande Mataram…
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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…