Contrary to popular perception that the United States leads in deporting Indian nationals, official government data reveals that Saudi Arabia has deported the highest number of Indians over the past five years. The figures, tabled in the Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), show that deportations from…
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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…
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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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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 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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PM Modi Condoles Demise of Swaraj Kaushal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Shri Swaraj Kaushal, a respected legal luminary, seasoned public servant and former Governor of Mizoram. In a heartfelt message shared on X, the Prime Minister remembered Kaushal’s impactful career and extended condolences to his daughter, Bansuri Swaraj, and…
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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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Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry
Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry On the opening day of the Winter Session, Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated newly seated Chairman CP Radhakrishnan but his remarks referencing the “sudden” and “unexpected” exit of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar provoked…
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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…