Lok Sabha
PM Modi Highlights Vande Mataram's Role in India's Freedom Struggle During 150th Anniversary Commemoration
Dec 08, 2025 04:34 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the parliamentary discussion commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, emphasizing the national song's crucial role as a "sacred war cry" during India's independence movement. During his speech, a linguistic correction regarding how to address composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee highlighted cultural sensitivities while PM Modi detailed how the British authorities banned the powerful anthem that became instrumental in India's freedom struggle.
Rahul Gandhi's Four-Word Response to Parliament's Historic 'Vande Mataram' Debate: Political Tensions Rise
Dec 08, 2025 04:07 pm CST
In a significant parliamentary session marking the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded with just four words: "Priyanka ka bhashan suno" (Listen to Priyanka Gandhi's speech). This comes amid escalating political tensions between Congress and BJP over the national song's historical treatment, with PM Modi criticizing Congress's 1937 decisions while the opposition defends its actions as based on Rabindranath Tagore's advice.
PM Modi to Lead Special Discussion on 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament: Historical Significance and Political Debate
Dec 08, 2025 10:40 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special parliamentary discussion commemorating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', exploring its historical significance in India's freedom struggle and addressing political differences surrounding the national song. The debate highlights tensions between the ruling NDA and opposition regarding interpretations of this patriotic symbol.
India's Lok Sabha Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Regulate Deepfake Content with Mandatory Consent Requirements
Dec 06, 2025 05:45 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has introduced a Private Member's Bill proposing a comprehensive framework to regulate deepfake technology in India. Presented by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde, the legislation mandates prior consent from individuals portrayed in deepfake content and establishes a specialized Deepfake Task Force to address security concerns, protect privacy, and develop detection technologies for manipulated media.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Proposes Reducing Juvenile Age to 14 for Heinous Crime Prosecution
Dec 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST
Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari plans to introduce a Private Member's bill in the Lok Sabha to reduce the juvenile age from 17 to 14 years under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 for heinous crimes. This proposal follows several recent incidents involving teenage offenders, including a school shooting in Gurugram and gang violence in Delhi, raising concerns about accountability for serious offenses committed by minors.
Shashi Tharoor Introduces Landmark Bill to Criminalize Marital Rape in India: Championing Women's Constitutional Rights
Dec 06, 2025 02:46 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has introduced a significant private member's bill in the Lok Sabha to criminalize marital rape in India, arguing that marriage cannot negate a woman's right to consent. The bill seeks to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to eliminate the marital rape exception, emphasizing that women deserve fundamental rights to bodily autonomy and dignity within marriage. Tharoor also presented two additional bills addressing state reorganization and workplace conditions.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Introduces Health Security Cess Bill to Strengthen National Security and Public Health Funding
Dec 05, 2025 12:51 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill in the Lok Sabha, proposing a production-based cess on items like paan masala to create dedicated funding for health and national security priorities. The bill establishes cess rates ranging from Rs 1.01-25.47 crore per machine monthly and includes comprehensive enforcement mechanisms for compliance.
Historic 150 Years of Vande Mataram: Special Parliamentary Debate to Honor India's National Song
Dec 01, 2025 09:43 pm CST
The Lok Sabha is set to hold a special 10-hour discussion marking the 150th anniversary of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram,' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely participating. This historic parliamentary debate will explore the song's significance in India's freedom movement, cultural heritage, and contemporary relevance, commemorating Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's composition that has inspired generations of patriots since its first publication in 1875.
Rahul Gandhi's Silent Response to PM Modi's Criticism While Priyanka Gandhi Defends Democratic Parliamentary Discussion
Dec 01, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi remains silent on PM Modi's criticism of Congress before Parliament's Winter Session, while Priyanka Gandhi defends the opposition's right to discuss crucial public issues like Special Intensive Revision and air pollution, emphasizing that Parliament exists for meaningful democratic debate rather than political theater.
Leadership Crisis in INDIA Bloc: Calls for Akhilesh Yadav to Replace Congress After Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 17, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Following Congress's crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, demands are growing within the INDIA opposition alliance for leadership change. Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra suggests Akhilesh Yadav should lead the bloc, highlighting the party's 37 Lok Sabha seats making it the second-largest opposition force. With Congress repeatedly underperforming in state elections despite extensive campaigning by Rahul Gandhi and top leaders, alternative leadership options including Mamata Banerjee are also being discussed by alliance partners.