SC Panel Seeks Withdrawal Of Transgender Bill

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Law & Order National

A Supreme Court-appointed advisory panel has asked the Centre to withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the proposed law would remove the right to gender self-determination and reverse key protections recognised by the courts. The recommendation has

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Shashi Tharoor Slams New Transgender Bill

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a deeply regressive proposal and warning that it could weaken rights linked to gender identity, privacy and dignity. His remarks have added momentum to the growing opposition from lawmakers and activists who say the proposed changes depart […]

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Supreme Court Extends Tribunal Members’ Tenure

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s proposal to extend the tenure of chairpersons and members of various tribunals who are due to retire soon, giving temporary relief to a system facing the risk of fresh vacancies and disruption in functioning. Supreme Court Approves Tribunal Term Extension A Bench led by Chief Justice of India […]

National

Modi Refuses Exemption in Bill to Sack Jailed Ministers – Kiren Rijiju

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected a proposal during cabinet discussions that would have exempted him from a bill aimed at removing jailed ministers. Rijiju noted that Modi insisted no officeholder should have special protection, saying the Prime Minister is also a citizen subject to the same rules. Details of the […]

National

Amit Shah Defends Removal Bill, Cites 2010 Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the government’s proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to automatically remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days in cases where charges involve a minimum punishment of five years. The bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha, is part of […]

National Politics

Opposition Slams Centre’s “Draconian” Amendment Bill

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The constitutional amendment proposes that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers automatically lose their positions if they remain in

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Government Withdraws Income Tax Bill, Planning Fresh Version

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

The Indian government has formally withdrawn the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13. The decision follows a detailed review and feedback from a parliamentary select committee that identified several provisions needing revision. Why Was the Bill Pulled Back? Key areas flagged for changes include provisions related to […]