The Latest Breaking News from Lok Sabha

'No shots fired, only tear gas used,' says Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha

Union Minister Jitendra Singh clarified no shots were fired during a recent incident. He stated tear gas was used, and the question of issuing an order does not arise. The minister discussed penalties under the anti-paper leak law, which came into force in 2024. He mentioned increased fines and jail…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Bill to tighten exam fraud penalties

The Lok Sabha has passed an amendment to the Public Examinations Act aimed at combating examination fraud and paper leaks. This new legislation raises the minimum prison sentence for these offenses from three years to five years while upping the maximum penalty to Rs 5 crore. Furthermore, companies involved in…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

India introduces Bill to tighten delayed birth and death registration rules

The Lok Sabha recently saw the introduction of a pivotal Bill focused on enhancing the regulations for the registration of births and deaths. This initiative aims to urge citizens to report these vital events without delay. Instances of registration lagging by one to two years will require a magistrate's consent,…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Opposition politicised anti-paper leak bill, says Kiren Rijiju

Union ministers criticized opposition parties for politicizing the Public Examinations Bill. They stated that opposition members focused on political matters instead of the bill. NDA MPs participated constructively in the parliamentary discussion on the bill. The government affirmed its commitment to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Amit Shah to move birth registration bill; Rahul Gandhi to target government on exam leaks in Lok Sabha today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. The Lok Sabha will also consider the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill. Rahul Gandhi is expected to address the House regarding the "Anti-Paper Leak" bill. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Priyanka Gandhi asks PM, Shah: 'Were students terrorists?' Slams crackdown during anti-paper leak Bill debate

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the Centre over student issues and the education system. She highlighted the plight of a student injured during a police protest. Gandhi questioned the government's use of force against peaceful student demonstrators. She alleged the education system has been weakened and employment opportunities are shrinking. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Govt was rattled, had to bow down and accept demands: Samajwadi party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on student protests

Akhilesh Yadav stated the government accepted student demands after widespread protests. He criticized police actions and alleged the government undermined students' rights. Yadav referred to the education minister's resignation as yielding to public pressure. He also claimed the government deprived Dalits and backward classes of recruitment rights. The Lok Sabha…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Lok Sabha resumes business after days of deadlock, takes up anti-paper leak Bill amid sharp govt-Opposition clash

The Lok Sabha resumed legislative business, debating the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. The government defended the proposed changes as a significant step for student protection. Opposition members dismissed the legislation as inadequate and criticized its effectiveness. They highlighted ongoing paper leaks despite the previous 2024 law. The debate focused…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

'Biggest paper leak racket operating within BJP': Sanjay Raut slams Centre

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut criticized the new anti-paper leak bill introduced by the central government. He alleged that the biggest paper leak racket operates within the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raut stated that merely passing a law will not resolve the issue of examination malpractices. The Congress party also plans…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Lost track of old PF account? Govt reveals how new EPFO e-portal helps trace and transfer balance

The EPFO has launched a new digital platform to help members trace old accounts. Members can now securely access and transfer their accumulated PF balances online. This new portal simplifies the process of consolidating funds from inoperative EPF accounts.

The Economic Times · Jul 28