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The Women's Reservation Bill (WRB) has taken centre stage in Indian politics. While Congress and left parties have thrown their weight behind the bill, notable constituents like Lalu Yadav's RJD and Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party have consistently opposed it in its current form. Their demand is for a quota for women from backward classes within the existing 33 per cent reservation.

In a landmark moment for gender equality in Indian politics, the Women's Reservation Bill, aiming to provide a 33% quota for women in both the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, was formally introduced during the ongoing special session of Parliament on September 19.

A recent incident involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Indian Parliament has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from political circles. After delivering his first speech since being reinstated as a Member of Parliament, Gandhi reportedly blew a flying kiss towards BJP MPs as he exited the Lok Sabha premises. While not captured on camera, the incident has ignited a heated debate, with Union Ministers and MPs condemning the gesture as inappropriate and disrespectful.

As protests against Manipur violence continue, the passage of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill raises concerns about its potential impact on forest protection, carbon sinks, and land use changes.

India released a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination on May 28, 2023, to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the coin.

A sengol (spectre) from Tamil Nadu is now a national talk in India with the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress engaged in a verbal duel over the handing over it as symbol of transfer of power at the time of independence.

The inauguration of the new Parliament Building of India on May 28 has raised a political row between the Ruling BJP and the opposition parties. Nineteen Opposition parties led by the Congress announced their decision to boycott the inauguration. They stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to inaugurate it himself and “completely side-lining” President Droupadi insults the high office of the President and violates the letter and spirit of the Constitution.

For the first time, women are now present in almost all the parliaments in the world, according to the latest report from...

In a rapidly changing world, parliaments need to be responsive, adapting and revitalizing their practices and processes to meet the challenges of...

Twelve Members of the Rajya Sabha have been suspended for the entire winter session of the House and the suspension for their alleged disorderly...