Following the conclusion of the Parliament’s winter session, several senior leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended a tea reception hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. This informal gathering conveyed a message of dialogue and camaraderie despite political differences, highlighting the maturity of democracy.
Today was the last day of Parliament Winter Session, and the Lok Sabha was adjourned indefinitely (sine die). This means that no further sittings will be held during this session.
The political turmoil intensified as soon as the VB-GRAM Bill 2025, related to rural employment, was passed by Parliament. After the bill was passed by voice vote in the Rajya Sabha at midnight, the opposition staged a protest outside the Parliament building.
With Parliament clearing the SHANTI Bill, India has taken a decisive step toward expanding nuclear energy, modernising regulation, and unlocking innovation across science and technology, while balancing safety, security, and long term clean energy ambitions.
A new parliamentary assessment warns that changes unfolding in Bangladesh could reshape India’s strategic environment in lasting ways, demanding careful diplomacy, sharper regional focus, and timely recalibration to avoid losing influence in a close neighbour.
Manoj Jha shared the letter on the social media platform ‘X’. He said that MGNREGA is not just a government scheme, but a moral promise made by the Republic of India to its poorest citizens. It reflects the guarantee of dignity, livelihood, and social justice enshrined in the Constitution.
The issue surfaced after BJP MP Sambit Patra raised a written question in the Lok Sabha, asking whether documents related to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru were found missing during the annual inspection of the NMML in 2025.
The opposition has been demanding a dedicated discussion on air pollution since the start of the winter session of Parliament. Several MPs have questioned the government’s preparedness and long-term strategy to tackle the worsening air quality.
A new rural employment Bill promising longer job guarantees and village focused growth has reached Parliament. As the VB G RAM G Bill replaces a decades old law, it has sparked a sharp political debate over legacy, livelihoods and the future of rural India.
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