Lok Sabha
Coverage of Lok Sabha in the Nexus archive.
- Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate
The Lok Sabha passed a bill on banker's books without debate. Kiren Rijiju accused Congress, CPI, and Samajwadi party of opposing Lord Ram and demanded a national apology.
- House Committee of the Lok Sabha is yet to be reconstituted
The House Committee of the Lok Sabha has not been reconstituted yet. Last year, the Speaker authorized the Secretary General to make administrative decisions.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 13 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books, Taxation Bills today
Congress MP Manickam Tagore B submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss police actions during a CJP-led protest and demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Lok Sabha is scheduled to address the Bankers' Books and Taxation Bills.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 12 LIVE: FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill
Parliament's Monsoon Session Day 12 involves Finance Minister Sitharaman introducing the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill. The Lok Sabha is also scheduled to consider and pass the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026.
- Bill to increase Supreme Court judges passed by Lok Sabha without debate; House adjourned for day
A bill to increase Supreme Court judges was passed by Lok Sabha without debate, and the House adjourned for the day. Opposition members protested against the NEET paper leaks and embezzlement of Ram temple donations.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 LIVE updates: Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha
The Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 agenda includes introducing the Indian Statistical Institute Bill and Bankers' Books Evidence Bill in Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a statement on Demands for Excess Grants for 2022-23.
- Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown
The Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote amid protests from Opposition members who demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 10 LIVE: Lok Sabha to discuss key Bills on registrations of births and deaths, and strength of SC Judges
The Lok Sabha is set to discuss key bills related to birth and death registrations and the strength of Supreme Court judges during the Parliament Monsoon Session Day 10. The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to address the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- Centre sticks to its stand on the Mekedatu dam project, reiterates its reply in the Lok Sabha too
The Centre has reaffirmed its position on the Mekedatu dam project and reiterated its response in the Lok Sabha. No new details or concessions were mentioned in the parliamentary reply.
- BJP MP Anurag Thakur files privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah
BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi over remarks regarding Amit Shah authorizing police actions against student protesters and the RSS's influence on the education system. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, made these allegations.
- Tumakuru-Shivamogga NH-69 four-laning project nearing completion, final package due by March 2027
The four-laning project for the Tumakuru-Shivamogga NH-69 is nearing completion under four packages via the Hybrid Annuity Model, with the final package expected by March 2027. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed this in a Lok Sabha response to Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra.
- Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute up for introduction in Lok Sabha
A bill to establish a statutory framework for the Indian Statistical Institute is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Academic Council, composed of full-time professors and faculty, will serve as the institute's principal academic body and will be led by the institute's director.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up SC Judges Bill as Rajya Sabha discusses anti-paper leak Bill
The Lok Sabha is set to discuss the SC Judges Bill during the Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9, while the Rajya Sabha addresses an anti-paper leak Bill. The Opposition plans to raise a discussion on the embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
- BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi spread misinformation on police action, demands apology
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation about police action and insulting protesters at Jantar Mantar by categorizing them as 'students', 'idiots', and 'andhbhakt'. The party claims he repeatedly used the unparliamentary term 'idiot' in the Lok Sabha.
- Centre urged to strengthen support for Raichur chilli farmers hit by black thrips
Raichur chilli farmers are facing challenges due to black thrips, prompting the Raichur MP to criticize the government's inadequate response in the Lok Sabha. The MP highlighted missing data on crop damage, yield losses, climate change impact, farmer indebtedness, and the effectiveness of interventions.
- Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak amendment Bill amid Opposition din
Lok Sabha passed the anti-paper leak amendment Bill amid opposition protests. Jitendra Singh stated the government acted swiftly in the NEET paper leak case, resulting in 52 FIRs since the law's enforcement in 2024.
- Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah in Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Amit Shah in Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters. He also attacked RSS, accusing it of influencing the education system and shaping students' teachings.
- Lok Sabha passes coal mines bill
The Lok Sabha passed the coal mines bill. The legislative action focuses on coal mines-related provisions.
- Lok Sabha grants extension to panel on ‘One Nation One Election’ till Winter Session
The Lok Sabha has extended the deadline for the committee on 'One Nation One Election' until the Winter Session. The committee is conducting nationwide consultations to implement simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State assemblies, and local bodies by 2029.
- Bill to make delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent introduced in Lok Sabha
A bill introduced in the Lok Sabha aims to make delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent. The system will remain largely unchanged for births or deaths reported between one and two years after the event.
- Lok Sabha debates anti-paper leak Bill, Opposition terms it ‘admission of failure’
The Lok Sabha is debating an anti-paper leak Bill, with the Opposition criticizing it as an 'admission of failure.' Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned the government's decision to amend a law it previously described as 'historic' two years ago.
- PM needs to change angle of his heart, not angle of cameras: Priyanka in Lok Sabha
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government for using force against protesting students and demanded that PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah clarify who authorized the use of 'pellet guns' and 'AK-47s'.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 7 LIVE: Lok Sabha likely to debate Public Examinations Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha is set to debate the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, while the Rajya Sabha will discuss and pass the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill.
- Watch: Public Examinations Bill enforces harsher punishment for paper leaks | Above the Fold | 27.07.2026
The government tabled the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha to enforce harsher punishments for paper leaks. This follows protests that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- MP thanks Centre for new ESIC office in Nandyal, calls for swift appointment of staff
MP Byreddy Shabari thanked the government for establishing a new ESIC office in Nandyal and requested swift staff appointments. During Lok Sabha's Zero Hour, she inquired about proposals for dedicated EPFO offices in Nandyal and their implementation timeline.
- Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha for stricter measures to check paper leaks
The government introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to implement stricter measures against paper leaks. The Bill proposes establishing fast-track courts in every state for expedited trials and increased punishment for offenders.
- Lok Sabha doesn’t function as Rahul Gandhi says first the ‘corrupt’ Education Minister has to go
Rahul Gandhi states that the Lok Sabha cannot function until the corrupt Education Minister is removed, but Rijiju argues such preconditions before discussing the paper leak issue send a wrong message. Congress leadership plans to discuss their stance on a new anti-paper leak law on July 26.
- Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in Lok Sabha
Minister Rijiju stated that not holding a debate on NEET in the Lok Sabha sends a wrong message to the country. He also mentioned that activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his fast and the House should initiate the debate.
- The National Democratic Alliance’s increased strength in the Lok Sabha since 2024 | Graphics
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gained 26 additional seats in the Lok Sabha from Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel factions during the monsoon session, increasing its total to 318 MPs.
- Women’s reservation should be implemented without delimitation: Justice Hariparanthaman
Justice Hariparanthaman stated that women's reservation should be implemented without delimitation. He warned that increasing Lok Sabha seats based on population could reduce southern states' representation in the Lower House.
- Oppn. trying to run away from NEET debate by attaching pre-conditions: Rijiju in Lok Sabha
Rijiju accused the Opposition of avoiding the NEET debate by adding preconditions in the Lok Sabha. The Opposition insisted on the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Amid Lok Sabha logjam, Centre offers debate on NEET paper leak, says street protests ‘won’t help’
The Indian government proposes a debate on the NEET paper leak controversy during a stalled Lok Sabha session, while the Congress party seeks an adjournment motion to prioritize the issue and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
- Lok Sabha suspends TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee for using ‘unsavoury’ language against women MPs
Lok Sabha suspended TMC member Kalyan Banerjee for using offensive language against women MPs. Speaker Krishna Prasad Tenneti cited a complaint that Banerjee's remarks harmed the dignity of the House.
- Dharmendra Pradhan meets Birla as government agrees to discuss NEET paper leak in Lok Sabha
Dharmendra Pradhan meets Birla as the government agrees to discuss the NEET paper leak in Lok Sabha. The Opposition is demanding a discussion and seeking Pradhan's resignation over the handling of the controversy.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 3 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
The third day of the Parliament Monsoon Session focuses on the Lok Sabha discussing the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. The first two days saw protests and no legislative activity in either House.
- Udayagiri wooden cutlery, Etikoppaka toys among 99 ODOP products from Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister tells Lok Sabha
Union Minister Jitin Prasada highlighted 99 ODOP products from Andhra Pradesh, including Udayagiri wooden cutlery and Etikoppaka toys, stating steps have been taken to enhance their visibility. The statement was made in response to a question from Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy in Lok Sabha.
- Centre reiterates release of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu tied to implementation of NEP
The Union government has reiterated that the release of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu is conditional on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). It stated that the RTE (Entitlements) component will be released in due time, responding to a question from DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran in the Lok Sabha.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 LIVE: PM Modi chairs NDA Parliamentary meeting; Oppn. moves notices over CJP protest crackdown
PM Modi chairs an NDA Parliamentary meeting during the Monsoon Session as the Opposition moves notices regarding a crackdown on CJP protests. Amit Shah is likely to table a Bill to protect Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha, while the Lok Sabha will address a Bill related to Supreme Court judges.
- Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence
The government is set to introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha to criminalize insults against 'Vande Mataram'. Additionally, the Lok Sabha will address a bill to amend the 1971 legislation and increase the number of Supreme Court judges.
- Legislatures training ground for political leadership: Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged Ministers to provide precise replies to questions raised by legislators, emphasizing transparency and accountability as a training ground for political leadership.