The top court has issued notices over an Opposition march that caused security risks in Delhi, while government ministers emphasized institutional debate over online polls.
The Lok Sabha speaker reaffirmed that any new notice to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will be dealt with according to constitutional and parliamentary guidelines, amid ongoing opposition protests.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says the meeting in Samvidhan Sadan will focus on people-centric development, artificial intelligence, and global governance reform.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, arguing that the 64‑day gap since the Monsoon Session’s adjournment is constitutionally permissible and that the Congress has repeatedly refused to meet on the delimitation amendment.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, flagging a 64‑day gap in proroguing the Monsoon Session and asking for a joint discussion before any new delimitation amendment is tabled.
Top officials say the ruling coalition has secured enough backing to push constitutional amendment bills on electoral redrawing and a 33% women’s quota in a special parliamentary sitting later this month.
The communications committee will conduct a detailed review of satellite internet regulations as the Centre insists foreign operators must clear strict security and spectrum checks.
A report tabled in the Rajya Sabha reveals a 41 per cent permanent staff vacancy rate at the testing agency and recommends shifting medical entrance exams online.
The annual reconstitution of India's parliamentary standing committees sees the ruling BJP and its allies retain most key roles, while the TMC is stripped of two leadership posts.