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    Nepal: Leaders Clash Over Arrests, Protests, and Government Response

    Kathmandu, March 2 – The arrest of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak over the suppression of Gen-Z protests in September last year was hotly debated during the first meeting of the federal parliament held on Thursday, following the March 5 parliamentary...
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    Budget Session Resumes with Key Legislation Focus

    New Delhi, April 2 The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on April 16 after a brief recess to pass bills that increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, in order to implement the women's reservation law as soon as possible.Sources said that both Houses will reconvene for...
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    Parliament Session Resumes with Rajya Sabha Meeting on April 16

    New Delhi, April 2 The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday to reconvene on April 16, and may consider a bill to increase seats in the Lok Sabha to implement reservation for women in the legislature.The House, which was scheduled to be adjourned sine die on Thursday, will now reconvene at 11...
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    Amaravati Capital Bill Passes: A Landmark for Andhra Pradesh

    New Delhi, April 2 The Parliament passed a bill on Thursday seeking to recognize Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill with a voice vote, with all parties except the YSRCP supporting the proposed legislation.In response to the debate on...
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    Parliament Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to Decriminalize Minor Offenses

    New Delhi, April 2 The Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses, further improving the country's business environment.The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by...
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    Andhra Pradesh Secures Capital Status with Parliament Vote

    Amaravati, April 2 – Amaravati is unstoppable, the heart of Andhra Pradesh and a future source of pride for the nation, said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu after the Rajya Sabha passed the Amaravati Bill on Thursday. He described this as a historic and defining moment for Andhra Pradesh...
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    Naidu: Amaravati 'Unstoppable' After Key Bill Passage

    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...
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    UN Criticizes Lack of Consultation on Transgender Bill

    New Delhi, April 2 The UN Human Rights expressed concern on Thursday over the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying it may undermine the hard-won rights of transgender people.In a post on X, the UN Human Rights said it regretted the swift...
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    Legislative Updates: AP Reorganization and CAPF Bill

    April 02, New Delhi: During the ongoing budget session of Parliament, key legislative developments occurred in both Houses.In the Rajya Sabha, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed on Thursday. The Bill aims to further amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act...
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    Amaravati: Parliament Recognizes Andhra's Permanent Capital

    New Delhi, April 2 The Parliament passed a bill on Thursday seeking to recognize Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval through a voice vote.The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will prevent any future...
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    Raghav Chadha Replaced as AAP's Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader

    New Delhi, April 2 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking the removal of its MP Raghav Chadha as the party's deputy leader in the House, and has proposed Punjab MP Ashok Mittal as his replacement, sources said on Thursday.According to sources, the letter...
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    Rajya Sabha Election Impacts: Nitish Kumar Granted Enhanced Protection

    Patna, Apr 2 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be provided with Z-Plus level security after entering the Rajya Sabha, according to a notification issued here by the state home department.As the CM, Kumar enjoyed a special security cover provided under the state's Bihar Special Security...
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    Speaker Birla Warns Against Prolonged Conversations in Lok Sabha

    New Delhi, April 2 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla cautioned Union ministers and MPs against engaging in lengthy conversations within the House during proceedings, warning that he would name them in the future.As soon as the Zero Hour began at 12 noon, Birla stated that he had observed members and...
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    Rajya Sabha Uncertainty: Government Promises Response

    New Delhi, April 2 Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday demanded that the government clarify in the Rajya Sabha whether the House will be adjourned to a later date or sine die, amid what he called unhealthy media speculation.Following the laying of documents in the Upper House...
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    Stalin Opposes FCRA Amendment, Citing Attack on Minority Institutions

    Chennai, April 2 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin strongly condemned the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act on Thursday, alleging that it was a direct attack on Christian NGOs, churches, and other minority institutions.Stalin, also the president of the ruling...
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    FCRA Amendments Target Minority Institutions, Says Stalin

    Chennai, April 2 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to immediately withdraw the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) framework, alleging that the move unfairly targets Christian institutions, churches, and other minority-run charitable...
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    Rahul Gandhi Receives Visit, Concerns Raised About Sonia Gandhi

    New Delhi, Apr 1 Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Vijay Goel met Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday and inquired about the health of his mother, Sonia Gandhi, amid the strained relations between the two parties.Goel, a former Delhi BJP president, posted a...
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    Nepal Parliament to Elect Speaker on April 5

    Kathmandu, April 1 The House of Representatives of Nepal will elect a new Speaker on Sunday, sources said on Wednesday.An all-party meeting held at the Singhadurbar secretariat on Wednesday decided to submit nominations for the Speaker candidates on April 3 and conduct the election on April 5...
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    FCRA Bill Delayed as Congress Advocates for Committee Process

    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...
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    Parliament Budget Session Extended: Bill to Increase Lok Sabha Seats Planned

    New Delhi, April 1 The Budget session of Parliament is unlikely to be adjourned sine die on Thursday as the government is planning to summon it again for two-three days in the third week of April to bring a bill to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 so that 273 of them could be...
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