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As private companies enter nuclear power generation, the new atomic energy bill lays down new rules on safety oversight, control of nuclear materials, liability caps and penalties.

Bills passed in Winter Session will make India 'Viksit Bharat': Kiren Rijiju

The Union Minister highlighted that this was the first time that the Election Commission and electoral reforms were separately discussed, outlining the readiness of the central government for any future deliberations.

Stiglitz, Piketty, other economists urge Centre to restore MGNREGA: 'To dismantle it now would be a historic error'

The 20-year-old law has now been replaced with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. The Parliament passed the new Bill on December 18

Parliament’s Winter Session wrapped: Vaping row, a nuclear push and air pollution debate that never happened

The Parliament saw an elaborate discussion on Vande Mataram but failed to take a discussion on the air pollution crisis in the national capital, despite discussion demands from the Opposition camp.

Debate over fog-hit India Vs South Africa T20I reaches Parliament as Tharoor questions fixtures: 'Will shift all...'

Tharoor suggested the game should have been scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram, sighting significantly better air quality conditions there.

Securities Market Code Bill may be introduced in Parliament in Winter session

The Code endeavours to build a principle-based legislative framework to reduce compliance burden, improve regulatory governance and enhance dynamism of the technology-driven securities markets,

Parliament panel pulls up IREL over board-level vacancies, Odisha mining JV stuck awaiting clearances

The minerals and rare earths company under the Department of Atomic Energy is under review for slow progress on key fronts.

INDIA bloc allies SP, AAP slam Rahul Gandhi over Germany visit: 'Casual absenteeism'

Taking a potshot at the leader of the opposition, AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar asked if this is result of born enlightenment

Parliament panel seeks faster clearances of coal mine, flags delays in green approvals

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel has recommended overhaul of clearance framework as forest approvals stretch up to 34 months

Govt likely to table revised IBC Amendment Bill in Budget session, says official

The Select Committee on the IBC Amendment Bill is expected to present its report in Parliament, with suggestions on the draft of the bill towards the end of winter session

BJP's 'Leader of Paryatan' swipe at LoP Rahul Gandhi over Germany visit amid Parliament session

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to attend a major Indian Overseas Congress event in Berlin on December 17, where he will meet IOC leaders from across Europe.

Why Rahul Gandhi ditched white t-shirt for khadi kurta during SIR debate in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi was spotted wearing a khadi kurta, ditching his trademark white polo t-shirt and cargo pants, a look he adopted during the days of Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Mamata Banerjee demands PM Modi's apology over 'Bankim da' remark in Lok Sabha

Banerjee said the PM was not even born when the country achieved Independence and yet chose to address one of Bengal's greatest cultural icons casually.

Parliament clears bill to levy cess on pan masala manufacturing units

The cess will be over and above the GST, and will be levied on the production capacity of machines in pan masala manufacturing factories.

Fact check: Viral video of donkey gatecrashing Pakistan parliament is AI-generated

A close examination of the footage shows several inconsistencies. Moreover, AI detection tools analysed the clip and flagged it as AI-generated with high confidence scores.

Cashless insurance claims meet 97% of IRDAI’s 3-hour mandate; 1-hour pre-authorization at 87% compliance

IRDAI’s data for August 2024 to May 2025 shows that while a majority of cashless claims were cleared within mandated timelines, thousands still breached the prescribed window, highlighting persistent gaps in service standards despite stricter regulatory oversight.

Kiren Rijiju says govt ready to hear Oppn as SIR demand dominates all-party meet ahead of Parliament Winter Session

The Winter Session begins Monday and continues until December 19, spread over 19 days with 15 sittings.

Oppn calls all-party meet ahead of 'shortest ever' Winter Session of Parliament 'formality', govt lists 14 bills

The Opposition parties are demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Delhi's Red Fort blast, air pollution, farmers issues, and national security among other issues.

Kesavananda Bharati case profound affirmation of India's commitment to constitutionalism: CJI Surya Kant

The Kesavananda Bharati verdict of 1973 clipped Parliament's widest power to amend the Constitution and simultaneously gave the judiciary the authority to review any amendment on grounds of its violation.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs will chant `Vande Mataram' loudly in Parliament: Uddhav Thackeray

On November 24, the Rajya Sabha secretariat reminded the members not to use slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' inside or outside the House, citing it a breach of parliamentary etiquette.

TMC to raise SIR issue, related deaths in Bengal in Parliament winter session

The TMC said it would seek an explanation from the Centre and the EC on the selection of states for the SIR.

Security tightened at government buildings, ministries in Delhi after blast near Red Fort

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on November 11.

OPINION | Companies Act Amendments: A renewed push to ease doing business

Parliament’s winter session is expected to see a bill to amend the Companies Act, with the aim of removing superfluous requirements and also harmonising the law with contemporary business needs

After stepping down, Jagdeep Dhankhar attends successor CP Radhakrishnan’s oath-taking ceremony | Watch

Earlier on July 21, Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down as Vice President, a little more than two years ahead of the end of his tenure. His term was to end on August 10, 2027.

Man held after scaling Parliament wall in early morning security breach

New Delhi, Aug 22 In a security breach, a man scaled a wall of Parliament on Friday morning but was caught by security personnel and handed over to poli..