Tag: Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has renewed the push for 33% women’s reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies, but Census 2027, delimitation, and further constitutional steps must be completed before the quota can take effect.

Parliament has passed the Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, but the new name will take effect only after presidential assent and a Central Government Gazette notification.

Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026 enters a crucial phase as the Lok Sabha debates the Anti-Paper Leak Bill after six days of disruption. The proposed legislation seeks tougher penalties, fast-track courts and quicker investigations, but lawmakers continue to clash over accountability for the NEET controversy and exam reforms.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha with proposals for tougher prison terms, higher fines and fast-track courts. While the government aims to strengthen the fight against paper leaks, students and experts are questioning whether harsher penalties alone can prevent future exam fraud.

The Union Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to strengthen India’s anti-paper leak law, proposing jail terms of up to 10 years, fines reaching ₹10 crore and fast-track courts. The Bill now heads to Parliament, where its passage will determine when the tougher penalties take effect.