Budget 2026-27 may be presented on Sunday, Feb 1
The Union Budget for 2026-27 is expected to be tabled on February 1, a Sunday. The session may commence on January 28. Key themes include reforms for growth and shedding colonial mindset.
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UPSC Guide: Maduro, Buddha Relics, Heron & Labour Code
Essential UPSC analysis for Jan 4, 2026: US capture of Venezuela's Maduro, significance of Buddha Piprahwa relics, white-bellied heron habitat concerns, parliamentary privileges, and the new Social Security Code. Boost your exam prep now!
Daily Current Affairs Quiz for March 29
Challenge yourself with today's current affairs quiz! Test your knowledge on key events from March 29, including politics, sports, and awards. Stay updated and sharpen your competitive exam skills.
KTR: Allow Opposition to Present Facts in Telangana Assembly
BRS working president KT Rama Rao demands equal opportunity to present a counter-PPT in the assembly, challenging the Congress government's stance on irrigation projects. Read the full political showdown.
Parliamentary Committee Visits Amritsar for Industry Input
A Parliamentary Standing Committee visited Amritsar to gather feedback from local industry leaders on challenges and opportunities. The aim is to shape national policies for industrial growth and export promotion.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Key Events
Challenge yourself with this daily current affairs quiz! Test your knowledge on important events, awards, and appointments from 2024. Perfect for competitive exam preparation. Take the quiz now!
Parliament 2025: 62 Days, 31 Bills, Light Moments
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.
MPs Assess Mining, Tourism Threats to Tadoba Tigers
A parliamentary committee visited Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to review threats from mining, tourism & development. The panel assessed habitat impact and conservation efforts.
MGNREGA: Only 8% families get full 100 days work
Govt data reveals less than 8% of MGNREGA families received the guaranteed 100 days of work in the last three years, with average employment at 50 days. SC/ST and women participation remains high. Read the full parliamentary committee findings.
Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, VB-G RAM G Act
A parliamentary committee examined MGNREGA's shortcomings and discussed a smooth transition to the new VB-G RAM G Act. Members noted low enrolment rates under the old scheme. Read the full report.
Christmas Vandalism Raises Alarm on India's Pluralistic Fabric
Tavleen Singh analyzes recent attacks on Christmas celebrations, questioning the erosion of pluralism and the role of Hindutva groups. Read her critical take on the state of Indian society.
Nitin Nabin to be BJP National President by Jan 20
BJP is set to elect Nitin Nabin as its new national president by January 20, 2025, following a key parliamentary board meeting. Get the full details here.
Dhankhar in Jaipur, Reminisces About Vajpayee-Led Europe Tour
Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited Jaipur, recalling a 1990 parliamentary tour of Europe with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He met family, sparking political speculation. Read the full story.
Winter Session 2023: A Review of Missed Legislative Priorities
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with key bills passed, but crucial issues like Manipur and security concerns were sidelined. Analysis of the session's hits and misses.
Panel Urges MHA to Expedite Jammu & Kashmir Statehood
A Rajya Sabha committee has urged the Home Ministry to speed up the process of granting full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Read the key recommendations from the report tabled in Parliament.
EC Appoints Officers for Chandigarh Electoral Roll Revision
The Election Commission has appointed five senior officials as electoral registration officers for Chandigarh's parliamentary constituency. Their mandate will last through the Special Intensive Revision 2025-26. Learn the key details.
UPSC Daily Quiz: Polity & Governance MCQs (Week 142)
Ace your UPSC 2026 Prelims prep with this essential Polity quiz. Test your knowledge on electoral trusts, parliamentary committees, adjournment motions, and more. Revise key static syllabus topics now!
Second Bangladesh Opposition Leader Shot Before Polls
Motaleb Shikder, a leader allied with Jamaat-e-Islami, was shot in Khulna days after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. The interim government provides security to 20 individuals on 'hit lists'.
Khattar Stands in Queue, Pays at Haryana Event
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar skipped VIP protocol, standing in a queue to pay Rs 3,500 at a Haryana cultural event in Delhi. Read about the gesture and other political updates.
MBBS Seat Imbalance in Telangana Under Parliamentary Scrutiny
Parliamentary panel flags skewed distribution of medical seats & infrastructure in Telangana. Despite having double the national average of MBBS seats, rural colleges struggle with faculty & resources.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Questions for 6th July 2024
Challenge yourself with today's current affairs quiz! Test your knowledge on key events from India and the world. Perfect for competitive exam aspirants.
Panel Flags Land Acquisition Violations in Tribal Zones
A parliamentary committee calls for strict enforcement of land laws in scheduled areas, citing bypassed consent and inadequate rehabilitation for tribal communities. Read the key findings.
MGNREGA overhaul without debate is insult to democracy: Narender Singh
Former Haryana minister Narender Singh criticises the Centre's MGNREGA overhaul, calling it undemocratic. He demands a parliamentary debate on the crucial rural jobs scheme.
VB-G RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Bypasses Parliamentary Panel
The Modi government passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, without parliamentary committee review. We analyze the key changes and the debate over legislative oversight. Read more.
Congress Slams Govt for Bypassing Parliament on MGNREGA
Congress accuses the Modi government of reversing two decades of progress by repealing MGNREGA without parliamentary debate. Jairam Ramesh leads the charge, calling it a 'black day' for democracy.
Parliamentary Panel Meet on VB G RAM G Bill Sparks Row
A Congress MP-led committee will discuss the VB G RAM G Bill on Dec 29, comparing it to MGNREGS. BJP MPs protest, calling the move 'politicisation' as the bill awaits Presidential assent.
Punjab's Major Shortfall in AMRUT Water Treatment Goals
Parliamentary panel exposes huge gaps in Punjab's water & sewage treatment under AMRUT. State achieved only 113 MLD against 518.9 MLD target. Read the full report.
Vande Mataram Debate Turns Chaotic in Haryana Assembly
Haryana Assembly witnessed chaos and scuffles during a debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram. Two Congress MLAs suspended. Get the full details of the political showdown.
Post-Parliament Tea: Modi, Priyanka Gandhi Interact Cordially
After a contentious winter session, PM Modi and opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi, shared tea and light banter at Speaker Om Birla's chamber. A rare moment of conviviality marked the end of a short but productive session. Read more.
Budget 2025 likely on Sunday, Sitharaman to present
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2025 on a Sunday, continuing the tradition of February 1 announcements. Get the latest details here.
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