The Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha criticized the notice from Opposition MPs seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma over unaccounted cash allegations. He said the motion was “Not in Order” and “Non Est.”
Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Yashwant Varma Impeachment Row, The Supreme Court observed that if the Vice President can assume the President’s responsibilities when absent, then similarly, the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman should also be empowered to perform the Chairman’s duties during the Chairman’s absence.
Parliament has passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 to remove 71 outdated and colonial-era laws and update several others. The government said the move will reduce legal clutter and improve “ease of living” for citizens.
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.
TMC leader Derek O’Brien accused the Modi government of weakening democracy by stopping MPs from discussing the Election Commission in Parliament. He said this move violates Parliament’s powers and ignores past precedents where the ECI was openly debated.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as India’s next Vice President after securing majority support in Parliament. He defeated Opposition nominee B Sudershan Reddy as several regional parties abstained.
India has officially banned all online money gaming after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 received Presidential assent. Offenders face strict jail terms and heavy fines, while e-sports and social gaming will be promoted.
The NDA has declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice President candidate, highlighting his “40-year experience in politics and many hats.” He will contest against the Opposition nominee on September 9, with NDA numbers favouring him.
Kapil Sibal has demanded a public statement from Amit Shah on the sudden disappearance of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after his July resignation. Sibal says India has never seen such a situation in its democratic history.
Between January 2015 and June 2025, ED investigated 5892 cases under PMLA. Out of these, only 15 people were convicted as per the Ministry of Finance.
