On the final day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, just a day after it cleared the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation seeks to prohibit harmful online money-based gaming activities, including gambling and betting, while promoting skill-based e-sports and non-monetary social games. Introduced by Electronics...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Vice Presidential candidate, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, filed his nomination on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Union ministers, showcasing a strong display of unity ahead of the September 9 election. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, Union Health...
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, introducing landmark reforms to revolutionize India’s maritime governance. Introduced by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the Bill aims to unleash the full potential of the maritime sector by enhancing coordination between the Centre and States. A key highlight of the legislation is the creation of the...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its official nominee for the post of Vice President of India, ahead of the election scheduled for August 21, 2025. The announcement was made by BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda, who highlighted Radhakrishnan’s long-standing service, political maturity, and the respect...
The Election Commission of India has formally announced the election for the Vice President’s office, which is set for September 9, 2025. This declaration initiates the nomination process, with the deadline for submitting nominations being August 21. The scrutiny of nominations will occur on August 22, and candidates have until August 25 to withdraw their...
New Delhi: In an effort to maintain aviation safety standards, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken enforcement action against Air India due to a failure in routine aircraft maintenance. This action comes after an audit by the regulator revealed that the inspection of an emergency slide on one of the airline’s planes...
The Lok Sabha is preparing for an extensive 16-hour debate on Operation Sindoor, which is India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, scheduled during the Monsoon Session on Monday, July 28. The Rajya Sabha will engage in a similar discussion for the same length of time on Tuesday. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has confirmed...
Veteran actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) leader Kamal Haasan was officially sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Haasan, who arrived at the Parliament complex earlier that day, took his oath in Tamil, reflecting his deep cultural and linguistic heritage....
In a significant action against textbook piracy, the Education Ministry has announced that more than 470,000 counterfeit NCERT books have been confiscated throughout India since 2024. This information was disclosed by Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, in a written response to the Rajya Sabha. Chaudhary mentioned that incidents of NCERT textbook piracy have...
A discussion regarding Operation Sindoor is anticipated to take place in Parliament on Tuesday, July 29, with the government designating 16 hours for a special discussion in both houses during the ongoing Monsoon Session, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, is expected...