Indian parliament

How parliamentary oversight strengthens transparent and responsive governance 

September 07, 2026 1:16 pm

The Indian parliamentary system possesses comprehensive and meaningful mechanisms to make the government accountable and responsive to its citizens. But what kind of constraints can prevent these mechanisms from fully realising their democratic purposes. 

The Parliament Hiren Mukherjee wanted us to protect

August 25, 2026 1:31 pm

The question before us is not whether Parliament remains constitutionally supreme. The more troubling question is whether it still possesses the moral confidence to act as the nation’s conscience

Opposition has only one agenda: Disrupting Parliament

August 25, 2026 1:29 pm

Nothing exposes the hollowness of the present campaign more clearly than the Opposition’s own response when it was offered the parliamentary debate it claimed to want

Behind the new Tribunals Bill, a decade-long tussle between government and Supreme Court

August 19, 2026 9:44 am

For years, the Centre and the Supreme Court have clashed over the governance and independence of tribunals. While the new Bill addresses some of the top court’s concerns, it does not entirely remove the government from their administration.

From Parliament's inefficiency, the cost that can be measured in rupees – and the loss that cannot

August 13, 2026 11:17 pm

PM Modi's politics of performance should extend to the legislature. The Opposition must not turn dissent into a veto over every taxpayer-funded minute

As Amit Shah offers discussion, Rahul Gandhi says, 'not interested in a lecture'

August 12, 2026 1:23 pm

Gandhi said Shah must resign if he ordered force against students, and if he did not, he is responsible for failing to prevent it.

Parliament Monsoon Session highlights: Rajya Sabha passes Bill to improve efficiency of Tribunals, improve transparency

August 12, 2026 9:39 am

The Bill provides for the setting up of a National Tribunals Commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals.

From Hermès Birkin to Rolex watch: Decoding Kangana Ranaut's Rs 56 lakh Parliament look

August 10, 2026 3:59 pm

Kangana Ranaut was spotted leaving the Parliament premises, looking chic and elegant in a baby blue Eri silk sari, paired with a white blouse and ivory seude slip ons for contrast. But it was her accessories that caught the internet's eye.

Opposition can’t dictate which minister will come to House and respond: Rijiju

August 08, 2026 6:46 am

Lok Sabha passes MSME Bill with voice vote amid disruptions by Opposition; both Houses adjourned until Monday

Shashi Tharoor writes: New FCRA bill is about control, not transparency

August 06, 2026 8:49 am

It is a profound injustice to subject institutions that have devoted generations to India’s development, education, and healthcare, to such punitive statutory mechanisms

Smiles, whispers in corridors of power: A walk down memory lane as India bid adieu to old Parliament

September 19, 2023 10:45 pm

In photos: Ministers pay homage to victims of 2001 Parliament attack

December 14, 2022 10:57 am

The firing lasted for over 30 minutes, in which all five terrorists were killed, along with eight security personnel and a gardener.