New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting ‘Mangal Milan’ commenced in the Parliament Library Building (PLB) on Tuesday, a day after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.For the first time, former Trinamool Congress rebels, now the NCPI MPs, are attending the deliberations.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Law Minister Arjun …
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government has conducted a study to identify gaps in current outreach efforts and to improve support to the Sikh Community and enhance its participation in public institutions and governance structures, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Rijiju, in a written reply, said that the study ‘Outreach to the Sikh community’ was conducted by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to better understand the unique challeng…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Lok Sabha, witnessing repeated disruptions through the day, reconvened at 5 p.m. to hold discussions on the anti-paper leak bill, but the House failed to conduct any business due to noisy scenes and uproar, leading to its adjournment till Tuesday.As the House convened this evening, the Chair urged the members for extensive discussion on a bill of “national importance”, something that will have a bearing on the nation’s youth, but the unrelenting Opposition did…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to the Opposition to allow the House to function smoothly and participate in a detailed discussion on the exam amendment bill, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding the future of students and strengthening the country’s examination system. The Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid intense sloganeer…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as the Union Education Minister, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju praised his journey in public service, terming it as a “testament to lifelong engagement with student welfare”.Submitting his resignation on Saturday, Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to youth and education while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support, framing it as a response to protect exam integrity and students’ future.Taking to s…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Amid a tussle between the Centre and the Opposition over the anti-paper leak students’ agitation, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that his microphone was “switched off” in the House while asserting that no kind of discussion will be held till Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “apologises to students”.Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, had previously accused the Opp…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday amid unrelenting protests by opposition parties, who continued to press for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. The Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh adjourned the proceedings after repeated disruptions prevented any meaningful business from being conducted.Nearly minutes before the adjournment, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addr…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Monsoon Session of Parliament remained paralysed for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, with the Rajya Sabha repeatedly adjourned amid uproar over the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged police excesses against protesting students in the national capital.The House reconvened at 2 p.m., where Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan urged members to return to their seats and allow crucial bills to be taken up. His appeal was drowned out by persistent sloganeering f…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Countering the Opposition’s protest over exam paper leaks, NDA leaders on Thursday staged an agitation at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, accusing the Congress of “wasting valuable time” of the House by disrupting proceedings and “running away” from the discussion on NEET exam irregularities.Raising slogans, the leaders of the ruling alliance held placards targeting the Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for “instigating” the youth.Speaking to reporters wit…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Thursday after persistent sloganeering by Opposition members demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak disrupted the proceedings. Amid the protests, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated the government’s willingness to hold a discussion on the NEET paper leak and appealed to Opposition parties to participate in the debate instead of insisting on prec…