Lok Sabha

India & global gold/silver market volatility – Sept 2026

148 clusters · 387 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Indian bullion market sees decline in gold and silver prices

In early September 2026, the Indian and global gold and silver markets entered a period of intense volatility. Following sharp declines on September 2, where gold hit a three-week low, prices began to fluctuate due to sh

India to implement Bankers' Books Evidence Act on Oct 1

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: India to implement new Bankers' Books Evidence Act on October 1

The Indian government has modernized its banking legal framework through the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, which replaces the 135-year-old Bankers’ Books Evidence Act of 1891. Introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala

India 8th Pay Commission progress & salary updates

48 clusters · 56 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: 8th Pay Commission: Unions demand ₹68,000 minimum wage and OPS return

The 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, continues its nationwide consultations regarding salary, allowances, and service conditions. Recent field activities included sessions in Chennai

Rahul Gandhi visit to Rae Bareli

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Rahul Gandhi and UP Minister clash in Rae Bareli

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, conducted a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh to review development progress and meet with constituents. During th

India EPF rules and 2026 scheme updates

10 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: EPFO updates rules for EPF advance withdrawals

In July 2026, Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) rules were clarified: withdrawals after five years of continuous service are tax-exempt, while earlier withdrawals trigger TDS only on amounts of ₹50,000 or more if a PAN is

India Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill dispute

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Odisha opposition demands withdrawal of MMDR Amendment Act

The Indian Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which now awaits presidential assent. The legislation aims to modernize mineral governance and secure critical mi

TMC MP disqualification dispute in India

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Lok Sabha Speaker extends deadline for 20 rebel TMC MPs

A legal and political dispute has emerged regarding the potential disqualification of 20 Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) who defected to join the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The TMC a

India Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Odisha political tension rises over mining revenue and legislation

The Indian Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, following approval from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The legislation aims to establish a uniform fisca

Road accident trends in Tamil Nadu

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu road accidents result in multiple fatalities

Tamil Nadu has recorded the highest number of road accidents in India for four consecutive years. Data presented to the Lok Sabha indicates that in 2025, the state reported 71,387 accidents and 18,505 fatalities. Despite

Internal conflict within Jammu and Kashmir National Conf

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to resign from National Conference and Lok Sabha

Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, a Member of Parliament for the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), initially addressed internal friction within his party. He accused the leadership of creating an atmosphere against hi

Himalayan flash flood disaster and environmental crisis

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Himalayan region faces flood risks following Nepal disaster

In late July 2026, extreme rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides across the Himalayan foothills, impacting India’s Kargil and Kangra districts, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. By early August, the pattern of unpred

India’s UPI Growth and Merchant Fee Debate

26 clusters · 125 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: NPCI introduces new UPI transaction limits and security features

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to process tens of billions of transactions each month, with July 2026 recording about 23.6-23.7 billion transactions worth roughly ₹29.9 trillion. The system now permit

India One Nation One Election proposal debate

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: One Nation, One Election: JPC reports 99% stakeholder support

Debate in India regarding the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) proposal has intensified as the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviews the feasibility of holding Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously

India Monsoon Session: Legislative Deadlock and Protests

31 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indian Parliament awaits formal prorogation after Monsoon session adjournment

The Monsoon Session, which began on 20 July 2026, was marked by intense political deadlock and low productivity, with the Lok Sabha operating at only 19 percent of its scheduled time and the Rajya Sabha at 39 percent. Op

Om Birla attends Maheshwari Samaj ceremonies in Jaipur

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Om Birla calls nation-building a collective effort

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended foundation stone laying ceremonies in Jaipur for two new institutions established by the Maheshwari Samaj: the Maheshwari Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre and the Mahesh

BJP-Congress political confrontations in India

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Giriraj Singh criticizes Rahul Gandhi over government decorum

Political tensions in India have escalated through a series of criticisms directed at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by members of the ruling BJP. Initially, BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh accused Gandhi of practicing ‘selecti

India Vande Mataram legislation

5 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Vande Mataram: Debate over religious symbolism in India's National Song

Following the parliamentary approval of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the legislation. The law officially elevates the national song,

Jammu & Kashmir mining regulation and enforcement

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Jammu and Kashmir police seize 27 vehicles in illegal mining crackdown

In July 2026, the Jammu & Kashmir government drafted a Comprehensive Minor Mining Policy aimed at tightening regulation of minor mineral resources. The proposal emphasized a technology-driven framework, including a singl

Exam fraud protests, minister resignation, Jharkhand sit-in

278 clusters · 818 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Youth protests in India lead to education minister resignation

The 2024 NEET-UG paper-leak protests, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on 25 July. Following violent demonstrations in Delhi, police compiled doss

India education enrollment and private sector shifts

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: India school enrolment shifts toward private institutions

India continues to face complex challenges regarding education enrollment and retention. While the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education stalled at 30.0% in the 2023–24 academic year—missing the National Education Po

India student protest fallout and political clash continues

4 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: India faces debates over democratic freedoms amid student protests

The July 20 police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi, initially sparked by examination failures and concerns over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), has evolved into a nationwide anti-government mo

India skill development and digital training initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: MeitY reports 34 lakh registrations on FutureSkills PRIME portal

India is implementing various government-led skill development and digital training initiatives to address industry demands. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has certified 11.1 million candidates across it

Tamil Nadu opposition to delimitation exercise

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu leaders clash over proposed delimitation exercise

Political opposition to the Union government’s proposed delimitation exercise has intensified in Tamil Nadu. On 8 August 2026, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay convened an all-party consultative meeting in Chennai to build

Indian government pension scheme developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Indian government maintains ₹1,000 minimum EPS-95 pension

India is managing various pension schemes for its workforce, including the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95). As of July 2026, approximately 118,000 central government employees had

India academic backlash to Gandhi comment

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Petition targets Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over remarks about IIT Madras Director

During a Lok Sabha debate on July 29, 2026, regarding the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra referred to a member of a task force overseeing exam reforms as

Judicial misconduct investigation of Yashwant Varma

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Justice Yashwant Varma found guilty of all charges in cash inquiry

The controversy involving former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma stems from a March 2025 fire at his official residence, during which bundles of currency notes were observed burning. A Parliament-appointed inquir

India Parliament protests over Ayodhya donation and police

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Indian Parliament sees clashes over Ram temple donations and student protests

By 12 August 2026, political unrest in India intensified as opposition lawmakers expanded their protests at the Parliament House Complex. Members of the INDIA bloc, including leaders from the Congress, Samajwadi Party, a