New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday announced that the Monsoon Session will commence on July 20 and will continue until August 13, for what he called a “meaningful debate” on the issues of national importance.Taking to X, Rijiju said, “On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026. The session will commence on 20 July,…
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Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister and vice president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, said on Wednesday that he will expand and reshuffle his cabinet before the proposed protest for statehood restoration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Speaking to reporters here today, Omar said two major political developments are set to take place in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days. He said the NC is finalising its strategy for the proposed Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi …
Raipur, June 26 (IANS) In a significant move that could reshape the state’s legal and social landscape, the Chhattisgarh government has formally initiated the process of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Cabinet has approved the constitution of a high-level committee chaired by Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai, that will be tasked with preparing a draft law, thereby fulfilling one of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s major electoral promises.With this decision, …
Bhopal, June 22 (IANS) In a significant development towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh, a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is holding extensive consultations with stakeholders. The marathon meetings, that began on Monday morning and will last till the evening at the Naronha Administration Academy in Bhopal, are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the final draft of the UCC Bill.Representatives from va…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Even before the sun set on Sunday, its last rays on Lutyens’ Delhi reflected the equation that is set to emerge from the Lok Sabha before the Monsoon Session commences with the exit of 20 Trinamool Congress MPs from the Mamata Banerjee-led organisation. With the rebels offering support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is set to further strengthen its position in Parliament. In the Lok Sabha, the coalition will …
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, will be introduced during the forthcoming Monsoon Session to provide legal recognition to women farmers as independent farmers in the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to formulate a comprehensive policy to safeguard the rights of women farmers and promote their holistic empowerment. He was speaking at a presentation on the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill. CM Fadnavis said women account…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Centre is actively considering reviving the Delimitation Bill and completing the long-pending constituency redrawing exercise ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.According to sources, the government has initiated consultations with several regional parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), in an effort to build a broad political consensus on the sensitive electoral reform.Sources said that once consultations …
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP June Maliah on Thursday raised objections on the Central government’s timing to bring the Women’s Reservation Bill, “when Assembly elections are being conducted in five states”. She said that the Bill, which is scheduled to be discussed after the Parliament’s Budget session reconvenes on April 16, could have been brought up during the Monsoon session instead.The primary agenda, which is scheduled to be discussed and debated during the three-day exten…