South versus North, women versus seats: India’s most hotly contested special session
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April 15, 2026
When the 106th Constitutional Amendment was passed by both houses of parliament in September 2023, with 454 votes in favor in the House of People and unanimous approval in the House of Federation, it was hailed as a historic moment. But laws have a way…
Parliament passes bill to amend transgender law; two members of TG People’s Council resign in protest
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March 26, 2026
New Delhi: A day after Parliament approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, two National Transgender Commission members from the community submitted their resignations to the Social Justice Minister as opposition lawmakers…
Government withdraws Jan Vishwas Bill from Lok Sabha to amend certain provisions
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March 18, 2026
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday withdrew a proposed legislation – the Jan Vishwas (Provisions Amendment) Bill, 2025 – from the Lok Sabha that sought to amend certain laws to legalize and rationalize criminal acts to further strengthen…