2026 Rajya Sabha Polls: 72 Seats, NDA Strength to Rise
Elections for 72 Rajya Sabha seats across 22 states set for 2026. Key leaders retiring, NDA's strength projected to rise to 145. Read the full analysis.
Elections for 72 Rajya Sabha seats across 22 states set for 2026. Key leaders retiring, NDA's strength projected to rise to 145. Read the full analysis.
Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das alleges the state's new PESA rules violate the 1996 Act's spirit, raising concerns over tribal rights and resource control. Read the full controversy.
Scheduled maintenance by KPTCL will cause power outages in West and North Bengaluru areas on Monday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
Massive protests across Punjab villages oppose the central government's move to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G scheme. Labour leaders demand gram sabhas reject the new law.
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Punjab's labour unions stage village protests, burning govt letters, opposing VB-G-RAM-G scheme. SKM announces state-wide agitation from Dec 28. Details inside.
The Congress party directs its workers to challenge the government's 'misinformation' on the new VB-G Ram G Act in village meetings, arguing it dismantles the demand-driven MGNREGA. Read more.
Tamil Nadu achieves a historic milestone with 50.8Mu solar energy absorbed into the grid and a peak generation of 7,276MW. Discover how dry weather is powering the state's green energy surge.
While India's power transmission sector rides a wave of strong demand and government investment, four key stocks have fallen sharply from peaks. Discover the details and future outlook.
Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules, hailed as historic for tribal self-governance. Tribal groups march in Ranchi to thank CM Hemant Soren. Read the full story.
UPPCL increases Noida helpdesks to 11 under Urban Restructuring Plan, resolves 978 of 1,575 complaints swiftly. New system cuts response time for supply issues to 1-2 hours. Read more.
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on MGNREGA revamp. State cites financial burden and plans Vidhan Sabha resolution against the scheme. Details inside.
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on Dec 26 to promote VB-G Ram G, the revamped MGNREGA, ahead of its special assembly session to oppose the scheme. Details inside.
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of 'selective memory and falsehoods' over her criticism of the newly passed VB-G RAM G Act. Get the full details on the parliamentary showdown.
HAM(S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi warns of quitting Union & Bihar cabinets if denied Rajya Sabha berth. Tensions rise in NDA over 5 upcoming RS vacancies from Bihar. Read the full story.
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
BJP's new working president Nitin Nabin is likely to resign as Bihar MLA after being sounded for a Rajya Sabha seat. Get the latest political developments here.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
TMC MPs hold a 12-hour dharna as Rajya Sabha passes the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. Get the latest on the parliamentary protest and the bill's details.
The Winter Session of Lok Sabha concluded with a high productivity rate of 111%. Key legislation was passed amid heated political debates. Read the full recap here.
The Winter Session of Parliament adjourned sine die on Dec 19, 2025. Key legislation, including a bill to open the civil nuclear sector to private players, was passed in 15 sittings. Read the full recap.
The VB-G RAM G Bill secures Parliament's approval, sparking Opposition protests and demands for parliamentary committee scrutiny. Get the latest details on the political standoff.
The Lok Sabha passed the landmark VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 after a marathon debate, paving the way to replace the MGNREGA scheme. The Rajya Sabha is set to take up the debate next. Read the full details.
India's Parliament has passed the landmark SHANTI Bill, permitting private sector participation in nuclear energy. This move aims to boost clean power generation and energy security. Read the full story for details.
The Lok Sabha has passed a landmark bill allowing private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector, aiming to boost clean power generation and meet climate goals. Read the full story.
The SHANTI Bill, passed by Lok Sabha, is scheduled for a four-hour debate in Rajya Sabha on December 18. Lok Sabha also holds a crucial discussion on air pollution. Get the latest updates.
Parliament approves historic amendment to raise FDI limit in insurance to 100%. The move promises greater insurance penetration, lower premiums, and job creation. Read the full story.