On Saturday, the Lok Sabha Speaker announced the formation of six new parliamentary committees for the 2024-25 term. This restructuring includes the appointment of chairpersons for each committee, aimed at enhancing parliamentary oversight and effectiveness.

Speaking during the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, Lok Sabha MP Shrikant Shinde said 3.5% of adolescents suffer from gaming disorder, and added that in many cases, it has caused financial crisis for people.

On Thursday, a heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha between Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Yadav criticised the bill, questioning the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf bodies, which led to a sharp response from Shah.

Sitharaman asserted that critics should have consulted their state finance ministers, who are integral members of the GST Council.

Speaking during a debate on the demands for grants for the Union Ministry of Fishing, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy in the Lok Sabha, the Srinagar MP referred to the abrogation as a “kala karnama" (black deed).

Rahul Gandhi claimed on X that "2 in 1 didn't appreciate my Chakravyuh speech," suggesting that ED ‘insiders’ informed him about a planned raid against him.

Debate participation on the union budget encircled around a quarrel between the two when Channi referred to the assassination of Bittu's grandfather, former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh.  

In his written reply, Minister Rijiju emphasised the government's dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian pilgrims.

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh provided detailed data, revealing that a total of 1,195 officers from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) were inducted into these prestigious services between 2018 and 2022.

Parliament is set for a comprehensive 20-hour discussion on the Union budget, covering key ministries and allowing parties to raise diverse issues, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responding.

The visit comes shortly after a clash between BJP and Congress workers outside the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) office in Ahmedabad over alleged anti-Hindu remarks made by Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, highlighted the significance of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) third consecutive electoral victory, attributing it to the unwavering trust of the Indian people.