The Indian National Congress plans a major push to restore the MGNREGA scheme, launching 'Kaam Maango Abhiyan' and passing resolutions in village councils between Jan 12-29. Read the full strategy.
Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully accuses Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma of betraying rural democracy by backing the VB-G RAM G Act. Read the full story of the political clash.
Supreme Court hears Justice Yashwant Varma's challenge to Lok Sabha Speaker's inquiry panel. Court disagrees on two points, seeks arguments on process vitiation. Details inside.
Supreme Court Justice Yashwant Varma raises legal concerns over Lok Sabha Speaker's inquiry committee on corruption charges. Read the full analysis of this constitutional debate.
Jharkhand's new PESA rules face backlash from BJP and Adivasi groups, who call it a 'murder' of tribal self-governance. Explore the political and social faultlines exposed.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) accuses BJP of misleading people on PESA rules 2025, calling it a milestone for tribal self-governance. Read the full political clash.
Former CM Arjun Munda accuses Hemant Soren govt of diluting tribal self-governance in newly notified PESA rules. Congress defends the move. Read the full political clash.
Explore the 1964 story of MP Mani Ram Bagri who camped in Parliament to avoid arrest, amid recent late-night sessions. Discover the history of parliamentary privilege in India.
Kansuha Khurd villagers publicly question MP Ravneet Bittu on VB-GRAM G, the law replacing MGNREGA. They demand written answers before the Jan 6 gram sabha, citing fears over funding and rights.
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
A PRS analysis reveals Parliament spent under 30% of its time on lawmaking in 2025, passing 31 bills. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sat for 62 days each. Read the full report.
PRS Legislative analysis reveals Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha spent less than 30% of 2025 time on legislative business. Question Hour also saw reduced functioning. Read the full report.
Indian Parliament functioned for 62 days in 2025, passing 31 bills including changes to MGNREGA and tax laws. Amid serious work, sessions were punctuated by hilarious moments from MPs. Read the full review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crucial updates for UPSC aspirants: India-Oman CEPA signed, Allahabad HC on live-in relationships, GRAM G Bill passes Parliament, and India-Russia logistics pact. Analysis and relevance for Prelims & Mains.
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.