Opposition Protests 100% FDI Insurance Bill in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables bill to raise FDI in insurance to 100%, sparking protests. Get the latest updates on the parliamentary debate.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables bill to raise FDI in insurance to 100%, sparking protests. Get the latest updates on the parliamentary debate.
The new insurance bill aims for 100% FDI, easier access, and universal protection by 2047. Discover how it changes rules for LIC, IRDA, and policyholders.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticises the VB-G RAM G Bill as an 'assault' on the programme's spirit. Read his sharp parliamentary remarks and the political debate it sparked.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Insurance Laws Bill, 2025, aiming for 100% FDI, enhanced policyholder protection, and 'Insurance for All by 2047'. Read the key amendments.
The Lok Sabha has referred the crucial Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, 2025, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny. Learn what this means for India's education governance.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash gears up for a strong Indian release this weekend. Early reports suggest a ₹30-35 crore opening, facing competition from Bollywood's Dhurandhar. Read the full analysis.
The SHANTI Bill 2025, tabled in Lok Sabha, repeals old atomic laws, paving the way for private investment to boost India's nuclear energy capacity to 100GW by 2047. Read the full analysis.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 aims to transform India's insurance sector with 100% FDI, niche licences, and a shift to regulation-driven oversight. Read the key changes.
India's new SHANTI Bill 2025 replaces old atomic laws, permits private sector in nuclear energy, and sets liability caps to attract investment for a 100 GW target by 2047. Read the full analysis.
Trinamool Congress criticizes the Union government's proposed bill to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, terming it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. TMC leaders vow protests.
Engineers at Punjab's power utilities escalate protests, switching off official mobiles and adopting work-to-rule. Demands include halting property sales and reinstating suspended officials. Read more.
Centre replaces MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill, raising guaranteed work to 125 days but shifting 40% cost to states. Farming season pause introduced. Details inside.
The Centre tables a bill to repeal 71 outdated amendments, including to IBC & Arbitration Act, and removes discriminatory probate rules for wills. Read the full details.
India's new SHANTI Bill 2025 allows private companies to build and operate nuclear plants, removes liability for global suppliers, aiming for 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Read more.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting Indian employees the legal right to ignore work calls & emails after hours. Will it end the 'always on' culture? Read more.
Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule introduces a Bill to protect employees from after-hours work demands, sparking a debate on work-life balance in India. Learn the key provisions and what industry leaders think.
India's proposed Right to Disconnect Bill aims to protect employees from after-hours work calls. Learn what it entails, its legal journey, and chances of becoming law. Read more.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting employees the legal right to disconnect after work hours, aiming to protect mental health and set digital boundaries. Explore the key provisions and penalties.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a Private Member's Bill in Lok Sabha, proposing a legal 'right to disconnect' from work emails and calls after hours to combat burnout and 'info-obesity'.
The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, proposes converting ISI into a statutory body under central control, threatening its historic independence. Experts warn this mirrors a broader trend of stifling institutional autonomy in education. Read
The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, proposes converting ISI into a statutory body under central control, raising fears of eroding institutional independence. Experts warn this mirrors a broader trend affecting IIMs and Visva-Bharati. Read m
NCP MP Supriya Sule tables a Private Members' Bill for a 'right to disconnect' law, aiming to protect employees from after-hours work calls and emails. Shashi Tharoor introduces a complementary bill to cap work hours.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha activists protested the Electricity Bill 2025, blocking railway tracks across 19 Punjab districts. Train movement halted, causing major delays. Read the full story.
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Punjab Police conduct pre-emptive raids on Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders ahead of a 2-hour rail blockade protest against the Electricity Bill. KMM condemns the crackdown. Details inside.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
The Winter Session of Parliament faces repeated disruptions over Delhi's air crisis, economic concerns, and electoral roll revision. Key bills on insurance, tax, and securities await. Read the full update.