Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Did SIR process decide the Bihar result? Data says ‘no’, Pg9

Data analysis reveals Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar did not decisively influence 2025 Assembly election results.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

24 Nov, 2025

Did SIR process decide the Bihar result? Data says ‘no’, Pg9

Data analysis reveals Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar did not decisively influence 2025 Assembly election results.

24 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10 Bills listed for Winter Session of Parliament, Pg6

Government plans to introduce 10 Bills in Winter Session, including nuclear sector privatization and Chandigarh governance changes.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Nov, 2025

10 Bills listed for Winter Session of Parliament, Pg6

Government plans to introduce 10 Bills in Winter Session, including nuclear sector privatization and Chandigarh governance changes.

23 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Bill on civil nuclear sector among 10 listed for Winter Session, Pg7

Winter Session to table bills on nuclear sector privatization, higher education reforms, GST amendments, and corporate law changes.

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Nov, 2025

Bill on civil nuclear sector among 10 listed for Winter Session, Pg7

Winter Session to table bills on nuclear sector privatization, higher education reforms, GST amendments, and corporate law changes.

23 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When a Gorakhpur leader forced a Presidential Reference, Pg10

Flashback to 1964: How a Gorakhpur pamphlet triggered a Presidential Reference, shaping legislative privilege and judicial review.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

23 Nov, 2025

When a Gorakhpur leader forced a Presidential Reference, Pg10

Flashback to 1964: How a Gorakhpur pamphlet triggered a Presidential Reference, shaping legislative privilege and judicial review.

23 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Epstein exposure, Pg8

Trump signs bill mandating release of Epstein files amidst political pressure, potentially exposing communications with elites and impacting voter support.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

21 Nov, 2025

Epstein exposure, Pg8

Trump signs bill mandating release of Epstein files amidst political pressure, potentially exposing communications with elites and impacting voter support.

21 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC strikes down provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act, tells govt. to set up panel, Pg1

Supreme Court quashes Tribunal Reforms Act 2021, citing violation of judicial independence and directs Centre to establish National Tribunal Commission.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

20 Nov, 2025

SC strikes down provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act, tells govt. to set up panel, Pg1

Supreme Court quashes Tribunal Reforms Act 2021, citing violation of judicial independence and directs Centre to establish National Tribunal Commission.

20 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

'Finish it by next week or face contempt': SC to Telangana Speaker over disqualification pleas, Pg6

Supreme Court threatens Telangana Speaker with contempt over delayed decision on disqualification pleas, urges Parliament to review Tenth Schedule.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

18 Nov, 2025

'Finish it by next week or face contempt': SC to Telangana Speaker over disqualification pleas, Pg6

Supreme Court threatens Telangana Speaker with contempt over delayed decision on disqualification pleas, urges Parliament to review Tenth Schedule.

18 Nov, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures

15 Nov, 2025

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

15 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

15 Nov, 2025

Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

15 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Panel formed to review Bills seeking removal of Ministers facing serious criminal charges, Pg13

Parliamentary panel formed to review bills seeking removal of ministers facing criminal charges; opposition boycotts, alleging malafide intent.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

13 Nov, 2025

Panel formed to review Bills seeking removal of Ministers facing serious criminal charges, Pg13

Parliamentary panel formed to review bills seeking removal of ministers facing criminal charges; opposition boycotts, alleging malafide intent.

13 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

House panel on Bills for removal of jailed ministers set up, Pg8.

Lok Sabha forms panel to examine bills on removing jailed ministers, sparking opposition concerns over federalism and political targeting.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

13 Nov, 2025

House panel on Bills for removal of jailed ministers set up, Pg8.

Lok Sabha forms panel to examine bills on removing jailed ministers, sparking opposition concerns over federalism and political targeting.

13 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Discord between Supreme Court and the Centre over tribunals, Pg22.

Supreme Court confronts Centre over Tribunals Reforms Act, challenging its constitutional validity and raising concerns about judicial independence and separation of powers.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

12 Nov, 2025

Discord between Supreme Court and the Centre over tribunals, Pg22.

Supreme Court confronts Centre over Tribunals Reforms Act, challenging its constitutional validity and raising concerns about judicial independence and separation of powers.

12 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Women are ‘largest minority’, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions delay in implementing 33% women's reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, emphasizes women as 'largest minority'.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

11 Nov, 2025

Women are ‘largest minority’, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions delay in implementing 33% women's reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, emphasizes women as 'largest minority'.

11 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

SC to hear on Nov 17 contempt plea against Telangana Speaker, Pg12.

Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Telangana Speaker for delaying defection case against BRS MLAs, violating prior SC order.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

11 Nov, 2025

SC to hear on Nov 17 contempt plea against Telangana Speaker, Pg12.

Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Telangana Speaker for delaying defection case against BRS MLAs, violating prior SC order.

11 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures

Winter Session from Dec 1–19; Opposition Targets Govt over 15 Working Days, Pg 8.

The Government has announced that the Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, with only 15 working days, prompting criticism from Opposition parties who claim the session is being “truncated” to avoid debate on key issues.

Parliament and State Legislatures

9 Nov, 2025

Winter Session from Dec 1–19; Opposition Targets Govt over 15 Working Days, Pg 8.

9 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

An amended Constitution Bill, its contentious issues, Pg6

Controversial Constitution Amendment Bill seeks to remove ministers facing criminal charges after 30 days detention, sparking opposition concerns over misuse.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Oct, 2025

An amended Constitution Bill, its contentious issues, Pg6

Controversial Constitution Amendment Bill seeks to remove ministers facing criminal charges after 30 days detention, sparking opposition concerns over misuse.

30 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Data reveals 22% of Indian legislators have dynastic ties, challenging democratic ideals despite constitutional provisions and Representation of the People Act.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

25 Oct, 2025

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Data reveals 22% of Indian legislators have dynastic ties, challenging democratic ideals despite constitutional provisions and Representation of the People Act.

25 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures

Can there be a Joint Committee of Parliament without Opp? Government considers options, Pg5.

Government explores options for Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition's reluctance to nominate members, raising concerns about panel's credibility.

Parliament and State Legislatures

10 Oct, 2025

Can there be a Joint Committee of Parliament without Opp? Government considers options, Pg5.

Government explores options for Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition's reluctance to nominate members, raising concerns about panel's credibility.

10 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Deliberations continue on proposed nuclear Bill, Pg12

Government considers legislation allowing private sector in nuclear power, addressing waste management and liability concerns for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Oct, 2025

Deliberations continue on proposed nuclear Bill, Pg12

Government considers legislation allowing private sector in nuclear power, addressing waste management and liability concerns for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.

7 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act