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Centre accords 'Y' category CISF security to TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

The Centre has provided 'Y' category armed security cover to senior Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, with protection deployed from May 19, an officials said here on Wednesday.

The Economic Times · May 20

Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chief

Holding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into development projects. A parliamentary committee is examining the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. Officials in Gujarat presented their views. The committee aims to gather diverse opinions for national…

The Economic Times · May 20

Inquiry report on Justice Varma tabled with Speaker after resignation

An inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The report concerns the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. This report will be presented to Parliament soon. Justice Varma recently resigned as a judge, making removal proceedings infructuous.…

The Economic Times · May 19

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Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Raebareli from May 19

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, starting May 19, during which he will hold meetings with party workers and interact with local leaders.

The Economic Times · May 18

Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop: Uday Samant

Former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe has joined the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra minister Uday Samant revealed the move was to keep Paranjpe from joining opposition parties. The NCP, led by Sunetra Pawar, was informed about the induction. This was done to prevent any misunderstandings within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Paranjpe previously…

The Economic Times · May 15

If top companies cannot attract youth, that's 'really questionable': Corporate affairs secretary

A senior government official expressed concern over top companies struggling to attract young talent. This comes as the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) sees a slow uptake. The scheme aims to provide internships and financial assistance to youth aged 18-25. The official urged companies to rethink their approach to engaging…

The Economic Times · May 12

NEET Exam cancelled: Rahul Gandhi says Modi's 'Amrit Kaal is now Vish Kaal for the country'

The NEET UG 2026 exam, attended by over 22 lakh students, has been cancelled by the Central government due to paper leak allegations. The National Testing Agency announced the re-examination, with dates to be confirmed. The CBI will investigate the irregularities. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government, citing corruption…

The Economic Times · May 12

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Yogi Adityanath's caste recalibration: BJP expands cabinet to reclaim UP’s social coalition before 2027 polls

Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Expansion 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's cabinet expansion is a clear political signal. The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections. The reshuffle focuses on backward and Dalit communities. This move addresses the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' challenge. The BJP aims to reinforce…

The Economic Times · May 12

Will arrange seating in Parliament as per DMK's request: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

DMK MP Kanimozhi has requested separate seating in Lok Sabha from Congress following a split in their Tamil Nadu alliance. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed Parliament will accommodate the request. This move comes after Congress shifted its support to actor Vijay's TVK party after the state assembly election results, impacting…

The Economic Times · May 10

INDIA alliance intact despite Congress support to TVK govt: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut asserts the INDI alliance remains strong. He stated that Congress's decision to support Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu, despite an alliance with DMK, does not create divisions. Raut expressed confidence that the opposition will unite for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

The Economic Times · May 9

Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

MyLifeXP · May 5

Delimitation debate: How India’s political map could have changed

India stands on the edge of a massive redrawing of its political map. Even with the recent defeat of the delimitation bill, its spectre will continue to linger, threatening to permanently shift the balance of power in Parliament. In one move, the number of Lok Sabha MPs could jump from…

Newslaundry · Apr 20

Modi compares defeat of women’s quota-linked delimitation bill to ‘female foeticide’ after rare setback

Opposition parties say they support women’s reservation but object to linking it to nationwide boundary redraw

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Major dailies misrepresent the Delimitation bill defeat as a setback for women’s reservation

The defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Friday has triggered a wave of misrepresentation. The NDA government-backed legislation aimed to use 2011 Census data to reapportion Lok Sabha seats under the guise of fast-tracking women's reservation. A united Opposition defeated the move, yet…

Newslaundry · Apr 18

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Newslaundry · Apr 17

Constitution amendment defeated in Lok Sabha, fails to get two-thirds majority

The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, was defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, following which the Union government withdrew the two associated bills – the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Modi’s push to redraw India’s electoral map ‘could decide who controls power for decades’

IN FOCUS: As the Indian government links sweeping changes to parliamentary constituencies with increased women’s representation, opposition leaders warn the reforms are designed to favour the ruling party in the next general election – and beyond. Namita Singh reports

Whats Hot · Apr 16

Even Chanakya would be shocked’: Priyanka's banter with Amit Shah in Lok Sabha debate

During a heated yet occasionally light-hearted exchange in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a sharp remark aimed at Home Minister Amit Shah while participating in a debate on bills linked to increasing Lok Sabha seats and women’s reservation.

Newslaundry · Apr 16

As delimitation fears mount, Modi offers a ‘guarantee’ in Parliament

Responding to concerns of opposition parties, especially from southern states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was his “guarantee” that an increase in Lok Sabha seats would not change existing proportions.

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MyLifeXP · Apr 16

Why This Delimitation Debate Is So Controversial

More seats. More representation. More power. Sounds like a win for everyone, right? But what if the real story is more complicated than it looks? India is preparing for a major political shift one that could redefine how power is shared across states. The promise is simple: every state gets…

Newslaundry · Apr 15

Explained: What the Union government’s new delimitation bills change and why it matters

The Union government has unveiled a three-bill legislative package that could fundamentally reshape political representation in India. The package, comprising the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced during a Special Session of Parliament…

Newslaundry · Apr 6

BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

Newslaundry · Mar 31

Follow the money: Inside Modi govt’s Rs 1.5 crore-a-day ad spend

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan and others, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, recently provided a detailed breakdown of the Central Government's advertising expenditure over the last 11 years.

Newslaundry · Mar 29

Defections, bulldozers and a party in decline: Does Gaurav Gogoi have answers for all?

Assam goes to the polls with the Congress in a familiar but uncomfortable position: believing a turnaround is imminent while the evidence points the other way. Two consecutive assembly defeats, a poor Lok Sabha showing, and a string of senior leaders walking out the door – some of them pointing…

Newslaundry · Mar 17

‘No going back’: Trans persons rally against the Centre’s ‘identity’ check in new amendment

A new bill titled the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Friday, March 13. The bill seeks to amend the 2019 Transgender Persons Act, with the Centre claiming it will make the definition more precise and legally clear so that benefits…

Whats Hot · Mar 10

‘Aankh Maarta Hai’: Rijiju Mocks Rahul; Priyanka Hits Back

A political moment from 2018 resurfaced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju referred to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s widely discussed “hug and wink” gesture to question the seriousness of the Leader of Opposition during parliamentary proceedings.

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