Women’s Reservation Bill: How numbers stack up in Lok Sabha and what delimitation could change Parliament is set to debate the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aiming for 33% women's reservation in legislatures. This constitutional amendment, passed in 2023, will be implemented after delimitation based on the 2027 Census. While the government champions women's empowerment, opposition raises concerns over the delimitation process and its potential impact on state representation, creating a north-south divide. #Lok_Sabha #Bill #women_reservation #Nari_Shakti #Vandan_Adhiniyam #Reservation_Bill #Shakti_Vandan #change_Parliament #numbers_stack #Reservation
Government hopes to clear 5 crore pending cases with Jan Vishwas Bill Government departments and prosecutors are urged to withdraw cases involving minor offences following the Jan Vishwas Bill's passage. This initiative aims to resolve millions of pending court cases by replacing jail terms with penalties for procedural lapses, particularly in healthcare. Serious offences remain under strict legal purview, offering relief for past minor violations. #Jan #Jan_Vishwas #Vishwas_Bill #Bill #Bill_Government #Bill_passage #Government_hopes #Government_departments #Vishwas #crore_pending
Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Why farmers, workers and states are pushing back Nearly 27 lakh electricity workers are set to strike nationwide against the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill aims to introduce competition by allowing multiple distributors in one area, but faces opposition from workers, farmers, and unions concerned about privatization, job losses, and potential tariff hikes. #Bill #pushing_back #Amendment_Bill #Amendment #Electricity #Electricity_Amendment #lakh_electricity #proposed_Electricity #strike_nationwide #electricity_workers
'Historic step': After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill Gujarat has passed its Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026. This makes it the second Indian state to adopt a unified law for marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed it as a historic step for equality. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated the UCC will ensure equal rights and dignity for women across all communities. #Civil #Bill #Code #Civil_Code #Uniform_Civil #Code_Bill #Bill_Gujarat #passes_Uniform #Gujarat_passes #Uniform
Transgender Rights Bill row: Opposition MPs, activists seek withdrawal Opposition MPs and transgender activists are demanding the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the proposed changes could undermine the community's rights, particularly self-identification, which they fought hard to achieve. Concerns were voiced at a public discussion in Delhi, with calls for parliamentary review. #Opposition #Bill #Opposition_MPs #Amendment_Bill #Transgender_Persons #Bill_row #withdrawal_Opposition #transgender_activists #activists_seek #seek_withdrawal
“The next big lemming-like rush will be to artificial intelligence”: While 1985 was hailed as the year of AI, Bill Gates ignored the hype to focus on ‘softer software’ In 1983, Bill Gates turned away from AI hype and championed “softer software” which adapted to users' needs. #Bill_Gates #artificial_intelligence #softer_software #Gates_turned #big_lemming-like #lemming-like_rush #Bill
