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A parliamentary panel in India has raised concerns that delays in NCERT textbook publication and the shift to application-based exams are widening the curriculum gap for students.
An Indian parliamentary standing committee on railways has advised the Railways to conduct a comprehensive study of successful high-speed rail networks in countries where such systems operate efficiently.
Meta has issued an apology to an Indian parliamentary panel regarding the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Modi, addressing concerns about content moderation policies.
An Indian parliamentary panel is reviewing the recruitment processes for UPSC-CSAT, SSC, and other government positions.
An Indian parliamentary panel has suggested that X (formerly Twitter) 'Community Notes' may be treated as publishing activity, urging the MeitY to act on it, a move experts warn could impact free speech.
An Indian parliamentary panel has advocated for a comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence, contrasting with the government's stance that existing laws are sufficient to address risks like bias, misinformation, and privacy harms.
An Indian parliamentary panel has highlighted the low utilization of school funds and negligible capital expenditure planned for FY27, urging fixes in fund flow and scheme implementation.
An Indian parliamentary panel is engaged in a heated debate over the proposed VBSA Bill, which critics argue violates the federal character of the Constitution and could significantly alter the landscape of higher education in India.
An Indian parliamentary panel has highlighted significant delays and underutilisation of funds in major technology schemes, including the India AI Mission and the semiconductor program.
An Indian parliamentary panel has urged the Railways to evaluate passenger satisfaction and conduct post-redevelopment assessments for Amrit Bharat stations, focusing on service quality and infrastructure improvements.
An Indian Lok Sabha probe panel has found former Justice Yashwant Varma guilty in a case involving cash found at his home. The parliamentary committee's findings were released after an investigation.
An Indian parliamentary panel is pushing for the entry of mining contractors into uranium mining, suggesting a shift in policy for the strategic resource.
A parliamentary panel in India has noted constitutional concerns regarding a clause in the anti-corruption bill that allows for the removal of officials after thirty days, with stakeholders suggesting a sunset clause.
A parliamentary panel expressed surprise after the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued new regulations without obtaining clearance from the law ministry.
An Indian parliamentary panel has urged for the timely completion of the Dankuni-Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended the modernization of the Railways' production units to meet rolling stock targets.
An Indian parliamentary committee has called for the creation of a unified, gender-sensitive cybercrime law to address a significant rise in online offenses targeting women and children, also recommending age-appropriate social media regulations.
An Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas has advised the government to increase its crude oil buffer stock to a global standard of 90 days, citing the fuel crisis exacerbated by the war in Iran.
An Indian parliamentary panel has raised concerns as the urban development budget has reportedly reached its lowest point in five years.
An Indian parliamentary panel has suggested that the cost of private hospital rooms in cities should not exceed the tariff of a 3-star hotel room.
The chief of India's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, Nishikant Dubey, has demanded an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This demand comes after a video featuring Prime Minister Modi was removed from Meta platforms, with Dubey alleging an intent to destabilize India.
An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended that the National Testing Agency (NTA) be granted statutory status, while also highlighting challenges faced by marginalized students with computer-based tests.
An Indian parliamentary panel has yet to conclude its investigation into Justice Varma and may respond to his recent criticisms. The probe continues days before Justice Varma was scheduled to present his defense.
An Indian parliamentary panel has reviewed the land acquisition process for seven bullet train projects across the country.
An Indian parliamentary panel has highlighted concerns in a report tabled in Parliament, pointing to reactive highway maintenance, underused R&D funds, and delays in Bharatmala port connectivity projects.
A parliamentary panel in India has recommended that the central government increase public expenditure on education to 6% of the GDP by 2030, aligning with the NEP 2020 target.
An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended that overworked bureaucrats receive mental health support and 'seva bhav' training to improve their well-being and service.
An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended the timely disbursal of post-matric scholarships to ensure students receive financial aid without delays.