The Latest Breaking News from the Lok Sabha

"Want all parties to take part": Kiren Rijiju urges debate on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all political parties to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices. The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha amid concerns over the NEET-UG…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Public Examinations Amendment Bill aimed at curbing paper leaks to be tabled in Lok Sabha; MPs from BJP, TMC, TDP to speak

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026: The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, amid heightened concerns over examination irregularities and paper leaks.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

"Will sit together and decide what is to be done": Akhilesh Yadav on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha will consider the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill aims to prevent unfair means in national examinations. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government not to challenge public awareness. Nationalist Congress Party MP Saayoni Ghosh welcomed the government's steps. Youth and student views were heard,…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in LS

Parliament remained deadlocked over the NEET paper leak issue on Friday as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow a debate in the Lok Sabha without preconditions, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of a law against paper leaks and fast-track courts. However, the Congress and other opposition…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill

Parliament will consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Opposition MPs will move a statutory resolution seeking disapproval of an ordinance. Private members' business includes proposals on constitutional amendments and welfare issues. The Rajya Sabha will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

India on way to become a global hub for aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO): Government

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said, "The Government has taken various measures to create a conducive environment for the development of aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector in the country and to reduce the foreign exchange outflow."

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Kiren Rijiju says Opposition 'running away' from NEET debate, offers to let it decide timing

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a debate. He accused the Opposition of evading discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The government is prepared for a detailed debate in both Houses of Parliament. Opposition parties can decide the date and duration for this discussion.…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

PM Modi residence protest: Congress MP submits privilege notice in LS; says rights of LoP, women MPs violated

Congress MP Hibi Eden submitted a privilege motion in the Lok Sabha. He alleged breach of parliamentary rights and immunities of opposition leaders. Police manhandled protesting MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, outside the Prime Minister's residence. The protest was in solidarity with students facing examination irregularities and paper leaks. The motion…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to discuss SC Judges Bill; PAC to table reports on 'DHANUSH' gun delays, defence offsets

Parliament Monsoon Session: The Lok Sabha will debate the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. Opposition members will also move a resolution expressing disapproval of a presidential ordinance. The Public Accounts Committee will present reports on defense production and financial losses. Standing committees will table reports on securities…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs face off at Parliament's Makar Dwar amid NEET protests

While Opposition members protested against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, NDA parliamentarians demonstrated against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, who was suspended from the Lok Sabha for making objectionable remarks against women MPs.

The Economic Times · Jul 23