Budget Session, Week 4
Parliament · Power · Policy · Parties
184
Bills this session
48
Passed
Why the Constitutional Reform Bill Is the Most Consequential Legislation Since 1976
The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 is widely regarded as the most consequential UK legislation since the 1976 Local Government Act, due to its transformative impact on the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. Key Reforms and Significance: These changes collectively represent a fundamental modernization of the UK’s constitutional architecture, reinforcing the separation of powers—a cornerstone of democratic...
Parliament Votes on Landmark Constitutional Reform Package
The Lok Sabha passed the bill 342-186 after a 14-hour debate — the longest since the 1976 Emergency-era amendments. Rajya Sabha vote is set for Thursday at 3pm. Bangladesh’s 2026 constitutional reform referendum has concluded with a decisive “Yes” victory, paving the way for sweeping institutional changes. The referendum, held alongside the 13th parliamentary elections on February 12,...
Man From Kerala and Woman From Uttar Pradesh Found Dead in Saharanpur Rented Room
A 38-year-old man from Kerala and a 24-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh were discovered dead under suspicious conditions inside a rented room in Saharanpur district, according to police. Officers forced open the locked room in SBI Colony near Tiranga Chowk late Wednesday night after receiving a report that the occupant was unresponsive. The man had...
Pawan Kalyan Condemns Online Abuse of His Daughters
A controversy has broken out in Andhra Pradesh after abusive social media posts targeting the minor daughters of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan led to public anger and police investigations. The Jana Sena Party leader stated that while criticism of the government is allowed under the Constitution, abuse, threats and harassment are criminal acts. The...
BJP Places Posters Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Over Defamation Case
The Bharatiya Janata Party on July 2 stepped up criticism of Congress leader and Lok Sabha opposition chief Rahul Gandhi by displaying posters in parts of Delhi that mock his recent expression of regret to the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a defamation matter. The posters feature slogans including “I Am Sorry” and “I Am...
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Amid uncertainty in Maharashtra’s opposition, the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party are discussing a possible merger, according to sources. If completed, the step could lead to a significant political shift in the state. Sources indicate talks focus on the Maharashtra units of both parties, with NCP (SP) leaders seeking internal agreement before
Heavy rainfall struck multiple areas of Delhi and the National Capital Region on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department raised its weather warning from yellow to red alert because of thunderstorms and strong winds across the region. The department stated that light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 60-80 kmph, gusting up to
One week after six Lok Sabha members from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction joined the Shiv Sena group headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a senior legislator from the Uddhav faction was elected unopposed as Legislative Council Deputy Chairman on a Shiv Sena ticket. The move by a close associate of Aaditya
Newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said on Wednesday that the party would strengthen its organization at the local level, support dedicated workers and contest the next assembly elections together to return to power. During his first visit to the state after the appointment, Gautam stated that the Congress would fight together
Following several weeks of meetings and speculation about leadership changes in Punjab, the Congress leadership on Wednesday announced a new set of election committee appointments. The move was seen as an effort to balance competing groups while keeping Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as state party chief and Partap Singh Bajwa as Leader of the Opposition.
