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New Delhi: On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of the SHANTI Bill by both houses of Parliament as a “historic and transformative step” for India’s technological landscape. He expressed gratitude to all Members of Parliament who voted in favor of the legislation, which allows private sector participation in the country’s nuclear energy sector. The Prime Minister shared his remarks on social media platform X following the bill’s approval. PM Modi Highlights the Bill’s ImpactPrime Minister Modi stated that the new law will promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely, strengthen green manufacturing, and provide a significant push toward a clean energy-based future for India and the world. He added that the SHANTI Bill will open new avenues for private players and yo...

New Delhi: The current situation in Bangladesh is increasingly becoming a source of concern for India. A parliamentary standing committee on foreign affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has issued a significant warning regarding the developments in the neighboring country. According to the panel, the evolving political and security landscape in Bangladesh presents India with its most serious strategic challenge since the 1971 war. The report highlights the resurgence of Islamic forces, the weakening of domestic political structures, and the growing influence of China and Pakistan in Dhaka. Key Findings of the ReportThe committee presented its 9th report to the Lok Sabha on Thursday, titled “The Future of India-Bangladesh Relations.” While the panel clarified that the situat...

The Winter Session of Parliament is underway and will continue until 19 December 2025. Ahead of the session’s conclusion, the government is pushing to pass several key bills. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has allocated four hours for a special discussion on the rising pollution in Delhi-NCR. Opposition Protests During ‘G-Ram-G Bill’ DebateToday in Lok Sabha, discussions on the ‘Developed India – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural)’ Bill—commonly referred to as the ‘G-Ram-G Bill’—witnessed intense opposition protests. Congress and other opposition members disrupted proceedings, even tearing up copies of the bill and throwing paper pieces across the House. Despite the uproar, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan continued his speech, responding firmly to...