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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam before 2029 elections, calling for parliamentary unity to amend provisions, enabling 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies ahead of delimitation timeline

Removal proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma became infructuous after his resignation, allowing him to retain pension benefits. The move comes amid corruption allegations linked to recovery of burnt currency notes from his official residence

Union Minister Annpurna Devi said the proposed amendment to the women’s reservation law will boost women’s participation in governance and mark a golden era of development. The move is expected to significantly increase representation in Parliament and state assemblies

A heated exchange in the Lok Sabha has triggered a political row after Bharat Adivasi Party MP Rajkumar Roat accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting the tribal community by labelling him a “Naxalite”.

The YSR Congress Party staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha opposing a Bill to grant Amaravati statutory status as Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital, citing concerns over farmers, funding, and land use, while the Centre and other parties backed the legislation

Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Maoist ideology in the Lok Sabha, calling violence unacceptable and comparing extremists to freedom fighters wrong. He stressed a twin strategy of security and development, paying tribute to victims and urging Maoists to lay down arms

The Centre has introduced amendments to the Metro Railways Act via the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, raising fines for offences such as drunkenness, nuisance, unlawful entry, and demonstrations.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has strongly opposed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it “dangerous” and “alarming”. The body warned that provisions enabling government control over NGOs and minority institutions undermine constitutional freedoms.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, providing legal backing to Budget proposals. The House also referred the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition concerns over CSR provisions.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks comparing Rahul Gandhi to his sister Priyanka sparked controversy. Opposition leaders dismissed her comments as attention-seeking, while BJP accused Gandhi of undermining his role as LoP, intensifying the political row in Parliament

A group of 204 retired armed forces officers, ex-bureaucrats and lawyers have demanded Rahul Gandhi apologise for his conduct during a protest in Parliament, calling it a violation of decorum and institutional dignity. The letter was coordinated by former J&K DGP S P Vaid

The Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight opposition MPs, including seven from Congress and one CPI(M) member, after Speaker Om Birla and Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized decorum and a “Laxman Rekha” for smooth proceedings

Opposition leaders urged the government and Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke the suspension of eight MPs, including seven Congress members and one CPI-M MP, suspended for unruly behaviour during the Budget Session. The government said it would review the matter after consultations

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon following loud protests by Opposition members over rising LPG prices and supply shortages. Speaker Om Birla cautioned MPs against disrupting Question Hour, stressing the need to uphold parliamentary decorum.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the House functions strictly according to rules and no member can speak at any time or on any subject. His remarks came a day after a resolution seeking his removal from office was defeated.

India has over 11,000 pilots working with major domestic airlines, including nearly 1,900 women, the government informed Parliament. IndiGo employs the highest number of pilots, while DGCA has proposed stricter regulations for foreign airlines operating in India.

More than 190 Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and electoral irregularities. The move marks the first attempt to initiate such proceedings against a CEC.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a motion seeking his removal, saying the Speaker acts as a neutral custodian of the House and accusing the opposition of undermining parliamentary traditions

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said he was repeatedly stopped from speaking in the Lok Sabha and asserted that the House represents the entire country, not one party. He made the remarks during a debate on a resolution against Speaker Om Birla

A resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated by a voice vote in the House on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the opposition for bringing the motion during a two-day debate in Parliament