Parliamentary panel backs govt steps to strengthen IBC recovery, seeks deeper action on fund diversionA parliamentary panel has backed govt efforts to improve insolvency recovery, seeking urgent action to prevent fund diversion during insolv...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Government proposes 40% hike in SC/ST atrocity compensation to up to Rs 12 lakhThe government plans a substantial compensation hike for atrocity victims under the SC/ST Act. Financial assistance will also be provided t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
NTSE stalled since 2021: Parliamentary panel calls scheme's suspension a 'severe blow' to talent pipeline, flags financial approval delayThe National Talent Search Examination remains stalled since 2021, impacting gifted students. Parliamentary committee expresses dissatisfac...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Parliament Watch: National child survey, Bankers' Evidence Bill and NPS updateA national child survey is underway to detail informal sector workers and street children. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evid...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
Finance panel calls for AI checks for tax refundsA parliamentary committee has identified a concerning surge in income tax refunds that are taking too long to process. To expedite genuine ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Market study in works to regulate big technology firmsThe corporate affairs ministry plans to implement an evidence-based methodology for the upcoming Digital Competition Bill. A thorough marke...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Should ministers have domain expertise? Gen Z protests revive an old debateThe recent wave of protests from Gen Z has sparked significant government actions, leading to both transfers and resignations among officia...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Free coaching scheme for SC/OBC students falters as panel flags shrinking budgets, missed targets over three yearsA parliamentary panel expressed concern over the poor implementation of a free coaching scheme. Financial and physical targets for underpri...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Parlimentary panel asks revenue dept to conduct 'ground reality' check on physical check-postsIn a recent development, a parliamentary committee has pressed the revenue department to assess the impact of unauthorized check-posts that...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
PhonePe, Razorpay chiefs say UPI will stay free for users, back sustainable modelPhonePe and Razorpay leaders affirmed UPI payments will stay free for consumers. They support sustainable revenue models for payment infras...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Payments Council backs UPI merchant charges, says users, small businesses will remain exemptPCI said small merchants, including kirana stores, should not be charged for accepting UPI payments. Any merchant service charge would be a...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes Appropriation No.3 Bill authorising Rs 54,067 crore excess spending for FY23The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill for excess spending. This bill covers expenditures from the financial year ending March 31,...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Rajnath Singh chairs parliamentary panel meeting, discussions focus on Territorial ArmyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting on the Territorial Army's effectiveness. Discussions focused on enhancing the reserve forc...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
JPC backs corporate law reforms, easier startup homecomingA joint parliamentary committee supports government plans to simplify corporate regulations and decriminalize minor offenses. The panel als...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Manish Tewari submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic mass defectionsCongress MP Manish Tewari sought to suspend parliamentary business for urgent discussion. He proposed a new anti-defection law to curb oppo...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial businessFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation s...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST