Prime Minister Narendra Modi's quip about Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's age -- suggesting the 83-year-old Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha be allowed to raise slogans while seated -- set the tone for a stormy afternoon in Parliament.

Delivered with characteristic sharpness, the remark drew immediate fire from opposition benches, who were already engaged in sloganeering in the Upper House.

They interpreted it as a jibe at Kharge's seniority and physical condition.

Punjab and Haryana have collectively recorded about a 90 per cent reduction in fire incidences during the paddy harvesting season in the year 2025 in comparison to the same period in the year 2022, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

To further strengthen the detection of stubble burning cases, patrolling by enforcement agencies during late evening hours has been enhanced, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply to a question.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha highlighted the critical bottleneck hindering India's ambitions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, stressing that the primary constraint is not funding, capital, or talent but the availability of computational resources, particularly Graphics Processing Units or GPUs.

Chadha pointed out that rising GPU costs and global supply chain disruptions are severely limiting India's data centre expansion and efforts to train advanced AI models.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has approved the allotment of five marlas (approximately 126.5 square metres) of state land on a 40-year lease to landless families rendered homeless due to natural calamities.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while coming down heavily on the Congress for its illogical claims, said on Wednesday that the party has turned confusion into its only policy.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader Talbir Gill, launching a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central Government, said that the Modi Government is once again preparing to stab the country’s farmers (annadatas) in the back. 

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday highlighted the severe issue of food adulteration in the country, describing it as a raging health crisis that poses grave risks, particularly to children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Speaking during the ongoing Parliament session, Chadha accused companies of selling harmful products under misleading claims of being healthy and energy-boosting.

The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed repeated disruptions on Tuesday during the debate on the Governor’s address after BJP MLA Shrichand Kriplani made remarks about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, triggering strong objections from the opposition.

Kriplani alleged that Rahul Gandhi was making baseless claims related to an unpublished book and questioned his credibility. Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully immediately objected, stating that a person who is not a member of the House should not be referred to during proceedings.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday following sustained uproar by Opposition members during the Budget Session proceedings, leading to disruptions in the House and the suspension of several Members of Parliament.

The chaos erupted during the address by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. During his speech, some Congress MPs allegedly threw papers towards the Chair, further escalating tensions inside the House.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar was on Tuesday appointed as Guardian Minister for Pune and Beed districts.

The General Administration Department has officially issued a government resolution regarding this appointment. Late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was the Guardian Minister of Pune and Beed districts.

The proceedings in the Bihar Legislative Assembly continued on the second day of the Budget Session, with heated exchanges during the post-Question Hour period.

An adjournment motion related to the alleged rape and murder of NEET aspirants was moved by CPI MLA Arun Singh (Karakat), which was rejected by the Speaker, though permission was granted for it to be read in the House.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a pandemonium on Tuesday as several legislators from both Treasury and Opposition benches protested over key issues.

Two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs walked out of the Assembly over what they called an ‘unsatisfactory response from the Omar Abdullah government’ while the ruling National Conference (NC) MLAs sat on a ‘dharna’ in the Assembly premises to protest against attacks on Kashmiris outside the UT and for the restoration of statehood.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who was on a day-long visit to the neighbouring state Gujarat on Monday, participated in the famous ‘Rann Utsav’, a grand cultural festival featuring traditional music, dance, handicrafts, and white desert views.

Sharing the remarkable success of the Punjab Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF, Sadak Surakheya Force) on the completion of its two years, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that the force has emerged as one of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s most impactful and people-centric initiatives, delivering real results on Punjab’s highways.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday sought an apology from the Congress and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his controversial “Chinese tanks in Doklam” remark and also for the sin of surrendering Indian territory to China in the past.

Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha on Monday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised the India-China standoff issue, which was interrupted by the treasury benches, claiming it was against the House rules.

Gandhi, speaking during the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha, criticised BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for "questioning the Congress party's patriotism" and quoted former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's book, where he mentioned the Ladakh standoff.

"No debate on who is patriotic and who is not. Our patriotism is not buried," he said.

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly is significant as it provides an opportunity to assess the collective journey of the union territory and review key achievements.

Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab on Saturday jointly organized an award ceremony at local BCM School to celebrate a year-long Vedic speech competition aimed at connecting students with ancient Vedic education.

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Chief Spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab and MLA from the Ajnala constituency, raised serious questions over the participation of Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, and other Akali leaders in wedding functions of gangsters’ families. He said that while Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government is fighting a major battle against gangsterism and the drug mafia, the Akali Dal is building relationships with gangsters.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday called upon the youth to make knowledge, humility, success, sensitivity, inner strength and a spirit of selfless service an integral part of their lives, stating that these values form the true message and guiding path of India’s great Gurus.

Addressing the 61st foundation day of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College here, the Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs 11 lakh for the Sikh Education Society.

In a major reform aimed at removing long-standing administrative bottlenecks in agricultural lending, the Haryana government is set to launch a transparent and technology-driven rural credit system that will free farmers from the routine of running between banks and revenue offices for loan-related documentation, said state Financial Commissioner (Revenue) Sumita Misra on Friday.

The government will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the Reserve Bank of India to develop one of India’s most advanced integrated farm credit systems.

The Haryana Right to Service Commission, while reviewing an e-auction by the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) in Faridabad, on Friday, directed that completion of all development works is mandatory before including any plot in an e-auction.

It said this requirement "is inherently necessary to ensure convenience for allottees and transparency in the process".

Pannu recalled that this was not the first time such revelations had surfaced. Former CM Captain Amarinder Singh himself had earlier spoken about young men being presented before the then Prime Minister and later being killed, claims that were never properly investigated or even acknowledged during his long tenures as Chief Minister. “Why did Captain Amarinder Singh, despite ruling Punjab for years, never speak about those youths or seek justice for their families?” Pannu questioned.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Chairman Harpal Singh Cheema chaired the first meeting of the committee held here today. The Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, Tarunpreet Singh Saund, Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, Cultural Affairs Advisor Deepak Bali, Secretary Tourism Kumar Amit, Director Tourism Dr. Sanjeev Tiwari was present.

In a boost to tourism and economic activities in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kavinder Gupta inaugurated, in the presence to top Indian Air Force (IAF) officials, a project aimed at developing civil aviation infrastructure at the IAF station in Leh, an official said on Thursday.

The upgraded infrastructure will enable smoother aircraft ground movement and facilitate quicker civil departures.

The issue of hookah bars and alleged illegal activities linked to them triggered a sharp political confrontation in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, leading to heated exchanges between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress during Question Hour.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, currently on a visit to Gujarat, highlighted his state's achievements at a press conference here on Thursday.

Talking about the welfare initiatives introduced by the AAP government in Punjab, he highlighted the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, which provides up to Rs 10 lakh in free medical treatment to every family without any income-based conditions.

The BJP on Thursday retained the post of the Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, with its councillor Saurabh Joshi getting elected in a three-cornered contest by securing 18 votes in a House of 36.

He is the last mayor as the corporation’s five-year tenure is ending in December.

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “I am a common man and joining my brothers and elders in watching this rural sports fest, which is our soul, gives me immense satisfaction,” while taking selfies with the youth and seeking blessings from elders.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday intensified her attack against the BJP and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and alleged that a conspiracy to implement National Register of Citizens (NRC) was being hatched under the guise of SIR. Demanding accountability from the Centre on this matter, Chief Minister Banerjee warned that she would move court as an individual if necessary.

She claimed that about 140 people have fallen victim to this conspiracy.

Political leaders across Gujarat, on Wednesday, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was among the five people killed in a chartered aircraft crash near Baramati.

The incident occurred when a Bombardier Learjet 45, operating a chartered flight from Mumbai to Baramati, crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airport.

India's recent statistical reforms mark a decisive shift towards greater relevance, responsiveness, and credibility. By updating base years for GDP, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Index of Industrial Production (IIP), strengthening the measurement of the informal and services sectors, and transforming labour statistics, the government has aligned official data more closely with the structure and dynamics of today’s economy, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

The Opposition parties on Wednesday staged a protest in a "dignified" manner against the scrapping of the MGNREGA during President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Houses of the Parliament ahead of the Budget Session.

The Budget Session of Parliament commenced today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses. When President Murmu, during her address, highlighted the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, the opposition MPs stood and protested.

Chief Ministers and several leaders from Northeastern states expressed profound grief over the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.

Terming the 66-year-old leader a seasoned public servant, the Chief Ministers said that Pawar devoted his life to public service and the welfare of the people.

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday lauded Punjab's tableau showcased at the 77th Republic Day parade, saying it filled the entire nation with pride by highlighting the supreme sacrifice and humanitarian message of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Sharing an X post, Kejriwal praised the tableau for paying homage to the ninth Sikh Guru, who is revered for laying down his life in defence of religious freedom and human values. "On this Republic Day, Punjab's magnificent tableau, which pays homage to the supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji on the path of duty, has filled the entire nation with pride through his sacrifice and message of humanity," Kejriwal wrote.