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Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records

Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his Latur residence on Friday at 90 after a brief illness. A seven-term MP and former Lok Sabha Speaker, he was widely respected across political lines. His funeral is on Saturday

Rahul Gandhi praised Congress MPs for their performance in debates on Vande Mataram and election reforms, stating the government appeared "under pressure." The meeting reviewed MPs’ feedback and highlighted issues like IndiGo disruptions, air pollution, labour codes, and vote-related concerns 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away at 90 in Latur. Patil, a respected parliamentarian and past Lok Sabha Speaker, was admired for his dignified public life

The Centre told the Lok Sabha that 29 top Naxal commanders have been neutralised since 2019 and only three districts remain “most affected” by LWE. Maoist violence has dropped 81 per cent, with the government targeting complete eradication by March 2026

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of pushing a debate on Vande Mataram to influence Bengal polls and divert attention from inflation and unemployment, saying the government was targeting Nehru and avoiding present issues. She also countered PM Modi’s appeasement charge

On Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary, PM Modi recalled its role in India’s freedom struggle, condemning the Emergency when the Constitution was “throttled.” He highlighted the song’s unifying power against British oppression and emphasized preserving its historic legacy 

Prime Minister Modi will initiate a 10-hour debate in Lok Sabha on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, highlighting unknown facets of the national song, with participation from key ministers and leaders

A Private Member’s Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha seeks India’s first legal framework to regulate deepfakes, mandating consent for synthetic content and proposing strict penalties, a national task force, and funding mechanisms to counter AI-driven manipulation and protect citizens.

The Centre told Lok Sabha that filling SC, ST, and OBC reserved posts is a continuous process, supported by special drives, in-house committees and liaison officers. The government said over 4.8 lakh backlog vacancies have been filled across ministries since 2016

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that fake news and AI-driven deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy, stressing the need for stricter legal frameworks. He said new rules mandate content takedown within 36 hours and consultations are underway on draft amendments

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Lok Sabha that the Sanchar Saathi app cannot enable snooping and exists solely to protect users. Amid criticism of mandatory pre-installation on all smartphones, he said the app empowers citizens and can be deleted if unwanted

Lok Sabha conducted an undisrupted Question Hour for the first time this Winter Session after resolving a standoff over the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the SIR exercise. Members agreed to upcoming debates on *Vande Mataram*’s 150th anniversary and election reforms

Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya on Tuesday highlighted agricultural schemes during her starred question in Lok Sabha, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responding. She stressed her role in voicing farmers’ concerns and noted that the Centre fixes Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 crops annually.

Both Houses of Parliament faced repeated disruptions as Opposition MPs protested against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Despite the ruckus, the government introduced key Bills, while protests, walkouts and adjournments overshadowed legislative business throughout the day

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day within minutes of reconvening as the Opposition continued protests demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls. Sloganeering, disruptions, and walkouts marked the second day of the Winter Session.

Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists stalled Parliament for a second day, prompting Minister Kiren Rijiju to invite parties for talks. He insisted discussions can occur without disrupting proceedings and urged MPs to maintain decorum and avoid imposing timelines

The government told Lok Sabha that 87 illegal loan lending applications have been blocked by MeitY under section 69A of the IT Act. The ministry also said action is taken against companies violating the Companies Act while operating through loan apps

The Election Commission has revised the counting process to ensure greater transparency. From now, the last round of EVM counting will begin only after postal ballots are fully counted, with the new practice starting in Bihar’s upcoming Assembly poll

ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered prayers at Tirumala temple before inaugurating the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women’s empowerment in Tirupati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and over 250 delegates will attend the two-day event.