Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Parliament Debate On West Asia

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

National Politics

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not say anything new in his statement on the West Asia crisis and insisted that the issue should be discussed properly in Parliament so all parties can present their views. Her remarks came amid fresh political sparring

Government Policies National

Lok Sabha May Rise To 816 For Women’s Quota

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The Centre is considering a major increase in Lok Sabha strength to 816 seats as part of a plan to implement one-third reservation for women in Parliament without displacing existing MPs. The proposal would mark the first expansion of the House in more than five decades and could significantly reshape India’s political landscape ahead of […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Turned Parliament Into A Circus When India Needed A Serious Opposition

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

India entered the recent Parliament session at a time of genuine national concern. The Middle East war was already threatening energy supplies, fuel markets were volatile, and reports of LPG disruptions were beginning to trigger panic buying in parts of the country. Parliament should have been the arena where the opposition pressed the government on […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Rahul Gandhi’s Chai-Biscuit Politics: When India Needed Accountability, the Opposition Chose Optics

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The ongoing war involving Iran has created genuine anxiety across energy markets worldwide. For India, the concern is even more immediate because a large share of its oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption in that narrow shipping corridor can quickly translate into shortages, price spikes, and panic among households […]

National

Lok Sabha Debates Om Birla Removal Motion

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The Lok Sabha has taken up an Opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, triggering a sharp political confrontation during the Budget Session. The move, brought by Congress members and supported by other Opposition parties, has focused attention on the Speaker’s role, parliamentary conduct and the rules governing such a rare proceeding. Lok […]

National

EAM Jaishankar Says National Interest Comes First

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that India’s approach to the conflict in West Asia will be guided by national interest, with energy security, trade flows and the safety of Indian citizens in the region remaining central to the government’s response. Jaishankar Prioritises Energy Security And Trade Addressing both Houses of Parliament, Jaishankar

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Congress Is Failing as the Opposition in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Every Indian family talks about the same things at the dinner table today. Sabzi mehengi ho gayi. Petrol phir badh gaya. School fees kaise bharni hai. Hospital ka bill kaun dega. Tax itna kyu katega salary se. But when people switch on Parliament, they don’t hear those conversations. They hear shouting. The problem is simple. […]

National Politics

Parliament Disrupted Over Trade Deal, Naravane Book

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Proceedings in Parliament’s Budget Session were disrupted as opposition members clashed with the government over multiple issues, including the India–US trade deal and references to a book by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated interruptions during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. Rahul Gandhi Raises […]

Economy National

Budget Session 2026: Parliament Day 2 Highlights

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The second day of the Budget Session 2026 saw Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman table the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha. The survey outlined the government’s assessment of the Indian economy, covering growth trends, fiscal position and key challenges ahead of the Union Budget. PM Modi Addresses Media Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the […]

National

India Likely to Present Union Budget on a Sunday

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for the 2026–27 financial year on Sunday, February 1, as the government considers sticking to the established budget calendar despite the date falling on a weekend. Since 2017, the Union Budget has been presented on February 1 to allow sufficient time for parliamentary approval […]