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Panaji, April 9 Coastal states have turned challenges into opportunities, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated this while serving as the chief minister of Gujarat, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday.Delivering the inaugural address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary...

New Delhi, April 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not merely a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India and urged all MPs to come together to support this move.In a...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, which deals with the establishment and incorporation of private institutions in the Union Territory.The bill, moved by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, reads: "A bill to provide for the...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, which deals with the establishment and incorporation of private institutions in the Union Territory.The bill, moved by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, reads, "A Bill to provide for the...

New Delhi, April 3 – The Congress intensified its criticism of the Centre on Friday over the proposed three-day special session of Parliament from April 16 to 18, alleging that the government's motives behind bringing amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) are...

New Delhi, April 3 The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday condemned the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill by the Gujarat Assembly as "unconstitutional" and asserted that it would challenge it in the Gujarat High Court.The Board said the Bill is an attempt to...

Amaravati, April 2 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that Amaravati is now secure and permanent as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, following the passage of a bill in Parliament.The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will prevent any future attempts to...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved three bills passed by the Legislative Assembly. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that, according to Manoj Kumar Pandit, Secretary of the J&K Legislative Assembly, who addressed the House, the Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which grants statutory recognition to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.Rajya Sabha Chairman, C.P. Radhakrishnan, announced the passing of the...

Jammu, April 2 Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakeena Itoo introduced a bill in the legislative assembly on Thursday for the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the Union Territory.The bill also seeks to ensure academic standards to safeguard quality education and...

New Delhi, April 2 Amid indications that the government may introduce a bill to increase seats in the Lok Sabha to implement reservations for women in the legislature, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the House would be adjourned and would...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 The Centre will not proceed with the proposed amendments to the FCRA without addressing concerns raised by various sections, including Christians, Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.He said the BJP's Kerala unit has requested the Centre not to...

New Delhi, April 1 – The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill held a detailed consultation with Vice-Chancellors and representatives from several National Law Universities (NLUs) on Wednesday. These representatives offered key...

New Delhi, April 1 – Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi urged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government to send the recently introduced Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, to a Select or Standing Committee. He also cautioned...

Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday hailed the Lok Sabha's passage of the Bill recognizing Amaravati as the state's sole capital as a "historic moment" for the people of the state.The Minister said the decision reflects the fulfillment of the aspirations of...

New Delhi, April 1 The Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, by a voice vote on Wednesday, amidst an opposition walkout.The bill aims to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different CAPFs, replacing the current...

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today granted a two-month extension to the House Committee on the Jal Jeevan Mission to submit its report. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the motion was passed and the extension was granted through a voice vote. The Chairman of the House...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that the government does not oppose any private member's bills without due consideration, emphasizing that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken.Opposing a private member's bill tabled by...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Saturday, chaired the High-Level Apex Committee (HLAC) meeting here to review and expedite the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project in the Union Territory.The meeting was...

Mumbai, March 25 The opposition on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government of displaying "arrogance of the majority" and alleged it failed to respond to their questions and pushed key legislations without adequate discussion in the Maharashtra assembly.Addressing a press conference...