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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union Cabinet will consider a draft Bill proposing stricter penalties, fast-track courts and stronger accountability to tackle paper leaks. The government aims to introduce the legislation in Parliament during the ongoing session next week.

Parliament proceedings were stalled for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday as the Opposition demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Both Houses were adjourned without transacting business amid persistent sloganeering and Treasury-Opposition deadlocks

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked PM Narendra Modi over police action on protesting students in Delhi and widespread paper leaks. Demanding accountability, she criticized internet shutdowns as PM Modi promised fast-track courts to punish paper leak perpetrators

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13 after President Droupadi Murmu approved the government's recommendation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the session will focus on debates, discussions and decisions on national issues

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged the Union government to convene a special session of Parliament to pass the 33 per cent women’s reservation bill. He said the INDIA Alliance was ready to support the legislation and accused the Centre of politicising the issue.

The Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he accused the opposition of creating drama in Parliament, calling him the “biggest dramabaaz”. Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh alleged hypocrisy, citing rushed legislation, unemployment, inflation and the government’s refusal to allow debate on key issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of turning Parliament into a platform to vent frustration after electoral defeats, urging parties to focus on constructive debate. Ahead of the Winter Session, he said Parliament should not become a political arena but a space for positive, result-oriented discussions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised the Union government for what he called deliberate neglect of the state’s demands ahead of the Parliament session. He said Tamil Nadu’s MPs will press for dues, project approvals, and accountability on key federal issues

The Baramulla MP is facing trial in a terror funding case with the allegations that he funded separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir

Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its reply by March 5

The new Bill seeks to make direct tax law simple to understand and not to impose any new tax burden. It will not have provisos and explanations or long sentences

Sources say the Bills may be brought later this week after House passes the first batch of supplementary demands for grants listed for Monday

Law Minister Meghwal will presenting two Bills in the House — the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill as well as the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill

After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet on Friday

There will be no sitting of Parliament on Tuesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Constituent Assembly's adoption of the Constitution in 1949

Underscores significance of the session, terming it a special occasion as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of Constitution

While the government appealed to all the parties to ensure smooth conduct of business in both Houses, representatives of 30 parties highlighted several issues for inclusion in agenda

Using the 'chakravyuh' metaphor as a leitmotif, Rahul claimed that an atmosphere of fear prevails all around with a group of six trapping the entire country in a 'chakravyuh' he promised would be broken by the I.N.D.I.A bloc

Says the unemployment rate, which was at 6% in 2017-18, had fallen to 3.2% and would come down further to below 3%

Members told that rulings given by the chair should not be criticised directly or indirectly in or outside the House