Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

6:21 PM

BCCI not recognised as NSF: Sports Minister Mandaviya in Lok Sabha

The BCCI is not a recognised National Sports Federation (NSF), Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated in the Lok Sabha on Monday, reiterating a long-held status that is expected to change once the new National Sports Governance Act comes into effect next year. Mandaviya was responding to a query from Trinamool Congress' Kolkata Dakshin representative Mala Roy. 

6:02 PM

Govt taking high airfares seriously, strengthening DGCA tariff monitoring unit: Aviation minister

The government is taking the high airfares issue seriously and wants to prevent opportunistic pricing situation and is strengthening the tariff monitoring unit of DGCA, Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Responding to supplementaries during Question Hour, the minister said the government is taking the issue seriously, while noting that the surge in airfares is generally because it is a deregulated sector. He said in air travel, many stakeholders are involved including CISF.

5:15 PM

Bill to set up higher education commission introduced in LS

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill that seeks to set up an overarching higher education commission along with three councils was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday with the government expressing willingness to refer it to a joint committee.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Bill amid din over the issue of alleged threatening slogans raised at a Congress rally on Sunday against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

4:04 PM

Bill in LS to open up nuclear sector to private players, overhaul liability regime

A new bill seeks to overhaul laws governing India's civil nuclear sector, opening it up to private participation and putting in place a new liability regime, in a bid to address concerns voiced by the industry partners. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, seen as a comprehensive legislation to harness India's full nuclear power potential, seeks to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. "The Bill seeks to provide for a pragmatic civil liability regime for nuclear damage and to confer statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board," Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh said.

4:03 PM

Bills for nuclear sector for private players, education overhaul introduced in LS

The government introduced three new bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday, including one to open up the tightly controlled civil nuclear sector to private players. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, also introduced on Monday, seeks to facilitate universities and other higher educational institutions to become independent and self-governing, with a robust and transparent system of accreditation and autonomy. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the bill.

2:59 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Renaming MGNREGA shows narrow-mindedness of govt, says Congress MP

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticised the government’s plan to rename the MGNREGA scheme, saying it was surprising that the ruling BJP, which had earlier taken issue with Congress leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, now had a problem even with Mahatma Gandhi’s name. Ranjan described the move to remove Gandhi’s name as “very unfortunate” and a reflection of the government’s narrow-mindedness.

2:56 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Opposition raises objections over nuclear energy bill

As the Centre introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, opposition MPs voiced their dissent, raising various concerns.

2:37 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE update: Chaos erupts in Lok Sabha over introduction of several Bills

2:35 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Govt proposes to send Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill to JPC

2:32 PM

Opposition opposes introduction of Sustainable harnessing and advancement of nuclear energy Bill

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The opposition raised objections, opposing the legislation.

2:29 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Sustainable harnessing and advancement of nuclear energy Bill introduced

Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduces the Sustainable harnessing and advancement of nuclear energy for transforming India Bill in Lok Sabha. 

2:23 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Opposition raises objections over Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill

Several MPs in the Lok Sabha on Monday opposed the Vikshit Bharat Education Bill introduced by the Centre during the Winter Session. Parliamentarians, including NK Premchandran and Krishna Prasad Tenneti, raised concerns over the Bill’s nomenclature, while Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy warned that it could undermine the autonomy of states.

2:21 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

2:15 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Congress MP opposes introduction of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill

Opposing the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, Congress MP Manish Tewari said the legislation gives the Centre undue influence over the design of education, eroding the powers of state governments and higher education institutions. He argued that the Bill also interferes in the administrative functioning of institutions, undermining their autonomy in day-to-day affairs and appointments.

2:12 PM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Dharmendra Pradhan introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in Parliament. Several opposition MPs raise objections with regards to the Bill. 

2:10 PM

Winter Session LIVE update: Arjun Ram Meghwal moves to introduce the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday moved to introduce the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, in Parliament. Opposing the move, Opposition MP NK Premchandran accused the Centre of pushing the legislation through without giving adequate time to the Opposition to raise objections. The Bill seeks to repeal outdated laws and amend provisions in certain existing legislations.

2:07 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE update: Proceedings being in Lok Sabha

1:50 PM

Winter Session LIVE: JD(S) MP HD Devegowda speaks on electoral reforms in Rajya Sabha

JD(S) MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Devegowda said there were several lapses in the electoral process even during Jawaharlal Nehru’s tenure. Referring to the Bihar elections, he said the Opposition had raised issues over alleged mistakes by the Election Commission, following which the EC reviewed the votes and corrected the voter lists.

1:39 PM

TDP MP cycles to Parliament wearing mask to highlight air pollution concerns

1:31 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Kangana Ranaut seeks apology over slogans targeting PM Modi

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut condemned the slogans allegedly raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally on Sunday, questioning how calls for someone’s killing could be made at public events in a civilised country. She said that while political parties may have different ideologies, that does not make them enemies or justify wishing death upon anyone.  Calling the incident unacceptable, she said an apology must be issued, warning that such conduct by opposition leaders would set a poor example before the world.

1:15 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: AIADMK MP speaks on electoral reforms

AIADMK MP M Thambidurai resumed his speech on electoral reforms, saying the party had faith in the actions taken by the Election Commission. When the Chair, CP Radhakrishnan, asked him not to raise state-specific issues, the member clarified that he was speaking on election-related matters. Election campaigning, he said, was an integral part of electoral reforms.

1:08 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Rajya Sabha resumes discussion on electoral reforms

Rajya Sabha has resumed its discussion on electoral reforms.

12:50 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Civil aviation minister answers queries about AirSewa web portal

12:41 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Civil aviation minister outlines steps against rising airfares

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu addressed MPs’ queries regarding airfares and passenger rights, highlighting measures taken by the ministry.

 

He said the DGCA has released a comprehensive document detailing passenger rights in cases of flight delays, loss or damage to luggage, and that efforts are underway to raise public awareness through the AirSewa portal and app.

 

On concerns about rising fares during festivals such as Onam, Naidu explained that the airline sector is largely unregulated. Fares rise when demand exceeds supply, compounded by reduced seat capacity. He added that the ministry monitors seasonal trends, engages with stakeholders, and takes necessary action whenever prices surge to protect passengers.

12:32 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Manickam Tagore accuses BJP of diverting attention from key issues

12:29 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi replies to queries

12:21 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Union MSME Minister highlights Udhyam, Udhyam Assist portals for entrepreneurs

Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi addressed queries on easing compliance for MSMEs and promoting enterprise development. Responding to BJP MP Dhairyasheel Patil on boosting growth in Maharashtra’s Konkan region, he highlighted the UDHYAM and UDHYAM Assist portals, designed to help individuals set up medium, small, and micro enterprises.

 

Manjhi said the schemes have assisted over 10 lakh people with grants and provided loans to more than one crore individuals, helping many rise above the poverty line. He added that such support for entrepreneurs reflects Prime Minister Modi’s focus on empowering neglected sections of society. The minister also mentioned the Vishwakarma scheme, aimed at supporting artisans and craftspeople.

12:10 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Chaos erupts in Lok Sabha as Opposition seeks Amit Shah's apology

11:57 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Congress denies using derogatory slogans against PM Modi

Congress MP KC Venugopal dismissed Union Minister JP Nadda’s demand for an apology over alleged derogatory remarks against PM Modi at a Delhi rally as “baseless drama.”

 

He said, “No Congress leader has used unacceptable language against any political rival. Claims about slogans at the rally are false.” Venugopal also pointed to recent language used by Amit Shah in Parliament, adding that leaders at any level of Congress would not engage in such behaviour.

11:35 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Nadda condemns Congress slogans threatening PM Modi, demands apology

Leader of the House JP Nadda on Tuesday condemned slogans at a Congress rally, including “Modi, teri kabr khudegi, aaj nahi toh kal khudegi” (Modi, your grave will be dug, if not today, then tomorrow), calling them deeply reprehensible.

 

He said such remarks reflect poorly on the party’s values and humanity, urging Congress and Sonia Gandhi to apologise to the nation. Nadda added that the Congress has lowered the standards of political discourse.

 

Opposition members protested, with one claiming that no such incident occurred in Parliament.