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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha, modifies the definition of transgender person to exclude self-chosen gender identities

The Bill makes it clear that it does not aim to protect all persons with various gender identities, self-perceived sex/gender identities or gender fluidities but only transgender persons.

UK: Vote on transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius withdrawn amid mounting opposition pressure after Trump called it ‘Great Stupidity’

In a significant reversal, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government has pulled the controversial Chagos Islands sovereignty bill from the House of Lords...

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government withdraws Bill, passed by Samajwadi party in 2016, which granted protection to madrassa teachers from police action

According to Minority Welfare Minister Omprakash Rajbhar, under the bill named Uttar Pradesh Madrasa (Payment of Salaries to Teachers and Other Employees) Bill, no legal action or investigation could be initiated against a madrassa employee.

US President Donald Trump signs bill to end 43-day government shutdown in the country: Details

Trump signed the funding package a couple of hours after the bill was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-209.

Himanta Biswa Sarma says ‘Historic’ bills to tackle Love Jihad, ban Polygamy, and protect Vaisnavite satras will tabled in Assam assembly

The Chief Minister informed journalists that these new acts will centre around three huge issues: 'love jihad,' polygamy, and safeguarding the state's Vaishnavite Satras.

With around ₹20,000 crore lost annually in online betting, govt to ban real money games, e-sports and creative gaming to be promoted – Read...

Amid the rising incidents of gambling, addiction, financial losses and extreme consequences like suicides linked with online gaming, the government has been prompted to take this significant step to regulate the online gaming industry.

Bills in Monsoon Session 2025: From shipping reforms to tax overhaul, here’s what Parliament may take up

Monsoon session 2025, spanning 21 july to 21 august, features 21 sittings with bills on tax reform, maritime laws, tribal representation in Goa, sports governance, and Manipur’s budget, sparking intense parliamentary debates.

Kerala University Amendment Bill sparks row: Teachers barred from opposing state, free to criticise Centre. All you need to know

According to the bill, any promotional items shared within campus premises must adhere to university policies and state law.

Tyranny of the unelected? SC assumes it can curtail powers of the head of the state, says President can’t exercise ‘absolute veto’ on Bills....

The Supreme Court has held that the President should decide on the bills sent to him for consideration within 3 months.

Republican lawmakers launch efforts to withdraw US from the UN, introduce ‘DEFUND Act’ saying ‘No sane country would stand for this’

Republican lawmakers have introduced a legislation advocating for the withdrawal of the US from the UN

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