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New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Parliament on Thursday passed a Bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve business environment and check harassment of people. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal replied to a discussion on the legislation. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister said the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed concern over the swift passage of India's Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, cautioning that the changes could undermine key protections for transgender persons. In a post on X on Thursday, the UN body said it "regrets the fast passage" of the legislation without adequate stakeholder consultation, warning that the amendments risk setting back "hard-won rights" by replacing self-identification with mand ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the country's business environment. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal replied to a discussion on the legislation. The minister said the legislation will help citizens and MSMEs. The bill was passed by the ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections of visas" ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections ...Read More >
New Delhi: Communication service apps need to report compliance with SIM-binding rules by December 31, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Telecom, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, said that the web services of mobile apps are required to be logged out on the basis of risk-based analysis, and the government has not specified any time period for the log out. "The government has issued directions to certain app-based communication service pro ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the opposition to the Transgender (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act 2026, by several transgender activists and opposition parties, including Congress, experts on Thursday categorically stated that its constitutional validity can only be challenged in court. The activists termed the Act "regressive, exclusionary, and unconstitutional" as they alleged the central government did not consult them in this regard before the introduction of the Bill in Parliament. Notably, the Act ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with visiting Deputy Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vladimir Yakushev and members of the Russian Parliamentary delegation at Parliament House in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing cooperation in sectors like trade, technology, cultural linkages and strengthening parliamentary ties. During the meeting, Birla expressed optimism towards further advancing parliamentary engagement between Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Communication service apps need to report compliance with SIM-binding rules by December 31, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Telecom, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, said that the web services of mobile apps are required to be logged out on the basis of risk-based analysis, and the government has not specified any time period for the log out. "The government has issued directions to certain app-based communicatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday commented on the ongoing West Asia situation, stating that the crisis was not created by India or its government, but the Centre's management of the situation has been "remarkable." Speaking to reporters, Jha said the crisis has been continuing for over a month and has affected several parts of the world. "The crisis has been going on for more than a month. In many places across the world, restrictions have been imposed, ...Read More >
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan emphasized the deep roots of democratic traditions in India during a book release in Parliament. Highlighting the significance of murals as a reflection of India's civilizational journey, he praised the integration of traditional symbols linking modern India to its historical ethos. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan highlighted the enduring democratic principles in India, which are deeply embedded in the nation's societal fabric, during a book release ceremony in P ...Read More >
Bangalore -- The Lok Sabha Secretariat publication Tides of Time: Bharat's History through Murals in Parliament, authored by noted writer, philanthropist and Member of Parliament, Smt. Sudha Murty, was released today by the Hon. Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, in the presence of Hon. Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, Hon. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, and other Members of Parliament. Speaking at the occasion, Smt. Sudha Murty said, "I ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda on Thursday held discussions with Agriculture Ministers of states and Chief Ministers to review fertiliser availability, assuring them of full support amid concerns arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, sources told ANI. The meeting comes at a critical time as global supply chains have been impacted due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a key region for fertiliser imports and raw ma ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday flagged deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and said the government should, at the very least, accord respect and support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice everything for the country. Gandhi said that a few days ago, he met ex-servicemen who were injured in the line of duty while defending the nation at the 'Jansansad'. "They highlighted serious deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday strongly condemned the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and alleged it was a direct attack on Christian NGOs, churches and other minority institutions. Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK, said: "I strongly condemn the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposed by the Union BJP Government, which is a direct attack on Christian NGOs, Churches and other minority inst ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday flagged deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and said the government should, at the very least, accord respect and support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice everything for the country. Gandhi said that a few days ago, he met ex-servicemen who were injured in the line of duty while defending the nation at the 'Jansansad'. "They highlighted serious deficiencies within the Ex-Service ...Read More >
Patna, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10, according to sources from the Chief Minister's residence. He is likely to travel to Delhi on April 8 or 9 to complete the formalities in the Upper House of Parliament. Following his return to Patna, Kumar is expected to resign from the post of Chief Minister any time after April 13. Political developments are likely to gather pace after April 14, when the 'Kharm ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns over the functioning of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), alleging serious lapses in healthcare access for retired armed forces personnel. Citing interactions with injured ex-servicemen at a 'Jansansad' event, Gandhi highlighted issues such as delayed reimbursements, medicine shortages, and denial of treatment by empanelled hospitals. In a post on Facebook, Congress MP wrote, "A few days ago, I met w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's imports of telecom equipment from China rose to $6.37 billion (about ₹59,500 crore) in 2023-24, up from $5.55 billion in 2019-20, Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani informed the Parliament on Wednesday. Pemmasani, in a written reply to Lok Sabha, said that total imports in the telecom equipment category rose from $13.33 billion in 2019-20 to $17.01 billion in 2023-24. "The imports under the principal commodity 'telecom instruments' have increased f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised questions on the condition of the new Indian embassy building in Beijing - how it turned into an "uninhabitable" place, "extremely dilapidated, within a few years of renovation and despite incurring expenditure on a comprehensive annual maintenance contract (AMC).The embassy had shifted its offices and residential quarters for 16 senior officials to a new, renovated building premises in Jan 2012 from the old chancery premises that were ...Read More >
Data reveals that hypertension and diabetes rates among Army JCOs and other ranks are significantly lower than national averages, prompting further investigation into preventative measures and lifestyle factors. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: Indian Army/ANI Photo Key Points The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in the Indian Army's junior ranks is nearly half that of the general population, as indicated by the National F ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the Edinaya Rossia Party and First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, will pay an official visit to India from April 2 to 4. Yakushev heads the working group on cooperation between the Federation Council of Russia and the Council of States of the Parliament of the Republic of India. His visit is aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and exp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the Edinaya Rossia Party and First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, will pay an official visit to India from April 2 to 4. Yakushev heads the working group on cooperation between the Federation Council of Russia and the Council of States of the Parliament of the Republic of India. His visit is aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and exp ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has begun the world's largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation . The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here's how India's census works and why it is significant: Counting m ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Public Accounts Committee has noted that 9.61 per cent of Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks (JCOs/OR) in the Indian Army were affected by hypertension, based on data up to December 31, 2023. In its report tabled in Parliament, the Committee cited a submission by the Ministry of Defence stating that the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among JCOs/OR stood at 9.61 per cent and 2.78 per cent respectively, which is nearly half of the corresponding figures in the gen ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is aiming to expand its footprint in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections with the support of the 19% Christian population in the state alongside its core Hindu vote, is on the defensive in the wake of some Christian denominations opposing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendment bill moved by the Union government in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Union Minister of State (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The production-linked incentive scheme to boost domestic mobile phone manufacturing received more than twice the target investment at Rs 17,519 crore, and total production has exceeded the target by 36 per cent at Rs 8.12 lakh crore, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The data shared by minister of state for electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada in Lok Sabha shows that smartphones worth Rs 2.62 lakh crore, about USD 28 billion, were exported in 2025. "From being an import ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply rooted in society as part of a broader civilisational ethos that values dialogue, consensus, and respect for diverse opinions. In his address in the Parliament complex after releasing a book "Tides of Time: Bharat's History through Murals in Parliament", authored by Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, he highlighted that from Vaishali in the north to the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India has begun the world's largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation. The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here's how India's census works and why it is significant: T ...Read More >
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Wednesday urged the Centre to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Parliamentary Subject Committee, stating that it violates "fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution as well as minority rights." The KCBC warned that the proposed amendments could lead to misuse of power, enabling authorities to take control of institutions run by voluntary organisations, including charitable bodies, educational institutions ...Read More >
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