The Congress criticised the Centre after two parliamentary committees deferred adoption of draft reports on proposed legislation. The party claimed the delays reflected disagreements over contentious bills ahead of the Monsoon Session, while the committees cited the need for wider consultations
The Maharashtra government is expected to constitute a committee within two weeks to draft legislation for the Uniform Civil Code. The panel, likely headed by a retired High Court judge, will prepare a common legal framework covering personal civil matters
The 19-day Winter Session of Lok Sabha concluded with eight key Bills passed, including MNREGA repeal, nuclear sector reforms, and insurance FDI hike. Politically charged debates on the national song and election reforms highlighted the session, attended by Prime Minister Modi
Parliament on Thursday extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining Bills related to the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, allowing it to submit its report by the last week of the Budget Session in 2026
Karnataka has tabled the Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, criminalising caste-based and other social boycotts. Violators may face up to three years in jail and a fine of Rs 1 lakh, with a dedicated officer to oversee enforcement
The Karnataka government has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, defining broad categories of hate speech and prescribing penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to Rs one lakh for repeated offences
The Karnataka Cabinet is set to consider a stringent new hate speech and hate crimes bill, with Home Minister G. Parameshwara insisting it is not aimed at the BJP. The proposed legislation, expected to face opposition pushback, may be introduced in the winter session
The mercury dipped to even lower levels in some parts of the city, recording 3.3 degrees Celsius and 3.4 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road and Ayanagar, respectively.
"Continuing to strengthen the US relationship with Taiwan, a fellow democracy and an important security partner in the Indo-Pacific region, must remain a top priority of US foreign policy."
