Parliament’s Winter Session 2025 opened with PM Modi urging the Opposition not to turn the House into a stage for “theatrics” while pushing key GST and excise reform Bills. A heated debate is expected as the Opposition demands discussion on SIR, AQI, security concerns, and new labour laws.
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill based on a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report. The report was presented in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the first half of the 2025 Budget Session. This approval comes after heated debates and protests by opposition MPs in Parliament.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Modi government’s commitment to “democratizing technology” in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing potential AI regulation and the need for societal consensus. He highlighted the importance of addressing misinformation and promoting AI education through data labs in smaller cities, while ensuring responsible AI adoption aligns with safety and transparency principles.