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CIC orders Lok Sabha to rethink refusal on Rs 1.7 crore electronic bills and disclosures

CIC orders Lok Sabha to rethink refusal on Rs 1.7 crore electronic bills and disclosures

The Central Information Commission has instructed the Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit its refusal to share invoices for electronic procurement worth Rs 1.7 crore in 2021-22. An RTI applicant sought bill copies and spending details for computer hardware and peripherals, including laptops, printers, scanners, UPS systems and tablets. While item-wise expenditure was provided, invoices were withheld under the claim that disclosure would harm a third party’s competitive position. The CIC ruled the denial was unreasoned and unsubstantiated under Section 11, ordering either invoice disclosure or a revised explanation, with penalties possible for non-compliance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Rijiju confirms separate Lok Sabha seating for DMK as Congress split sparks INDIA optics

Rijiju confirms separate Lok Sabha seating for DMK as Congress split sparks INDIA optics

DMK MP Kanimozhi has asked for separate seating in the Lok Sabha after DMK and Congress parted ways in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Parliament will accommodate the request. The change follows Congress moving its support to actor Vijay’s TVK after the assembly election results, which has altered INDIA bloc optics and raised questions about alignment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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DMK demands separate Lok Sabha seats from Congress in INDIA bloc fracture

DMK demands separate Lok Sabha seats from Congress in INDIA bloc fracture

DMK has asked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for separate seating arrangements for its MPs, moving them away from their current seats alongside Congress. The request signals rising friction within the INDIA bloc in Parliament, with reports suggesting it is retaliation for Congress backing rival parties in Tamil Nadu.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Kanimozhi tells Om Birla DMK will sit separately after INDIA alliance breakup

Kanimozhi tells Om Birla DMK will sit separately after INDIA alliance breakup

DMK MP Kanimozhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stating that DMK members will now sit separately from the INDIA alliance in the Lower House. The note signals a sharp distancing by the DMK, an INDIA bloc constituent, from its parliamentary alliance partners after its arrangement with Congress ends, reshaping seat arrangements and opposition coordination.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
DMK demands Lok Sabha seat reshuffle after breaking with Congress

DMK demands Lok Sabha seat reshuffle after breaking with Congress

DMK has asked the Lok Sabha Speaker to change its seating arrangement after its alliance with Congress ended. DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi wrote that it is inappropriate for DMK MPs to sit with Congress members. The request follows Congress backing TVK during government formation in Tamil Nadu, escalating tensions after the alliance unwind.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Tamil Nadu Governor accepts Stalin resignation after Lok Sabha shock as TVK rises

Tamil Nadu Governor accepts Stalin resignation after Lok Sabha shock as TVK rises

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accepted M K Stalin’s resignation as Chief Minister and his council of ministers following the DMK’s Lok Sabha election defeat on April 23. The Governor asked Stalin to continue in office until new arrangements are made. In the results, Vijay-led TVK emerged as the largest party, reshaping the state’s political equation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026

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K Kavitha urges fixed Lok Sabha seats for every state in push for equal voting power

K Kavitha urges fixed Lok Sabha seats for every state in push for equal voting power

TRS leader K Kavitha says she will reach out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Delimitation Bill. She wants a standardised, fixed number of Lok Sabha MPs for every state to ensure more equal voting representation nationwide. The proposal aims to address disparities in how constituencies and seat counts translate into political influence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Om Birla reconstitutes 4 Lok Sabha panels for 2026 27 with key chiefs staying

Om Birla reconstitutes 4 Lok Sabha panels for 2026 27 with key chiefs staying

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted four major parliamentary committees that will function through the 2026-27 financial year. While the panels have been reorganized, several senior leaders have retained their chairperson roles. Faggan Singh Kulaste continues as chair of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and Baijayant Jay Panda remains at the helm of the Committee on Public Undertakings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Lok Sabha reconstitutes four parliamentary committees till 2027 including Public Accounts key chair

Lok Sabha reconstitutes four parliamentary committees till 2027 including Public Accounts key chair

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted four parliamentary committees for the 2026-27 financial year, extending them till 2027. Faggan Singh Kulaste was reappointed chair of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, while KC Venugopal was put back as chair of the Public Accounts Committee. The panels will drive departmental scrutiny and policy recommendations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
BJP alleges voter list deletions blocked to protect Mamata Banerjee and confuse voters

BJP alleges voter list deletions blocked to protect Mamata Banerjee and confuse voters

A BJP candidate, Rudranil Ghosh, has alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee obstructed voter list deletions, saying officials were pressured and threatened by TMC workers. He claims the failures were meant to defame the Election Commission of India and mislead voters. Meanwhile, Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap expressed confidence in Banerjee, crediting her work.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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AAP MP split in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sparks BJP boost as Raghav Chadha backs Modi

AAP MP split in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sparks BJP boost as Raghav Chadha backs Modi

Raghav Chadha has announced a major split among Aam Aadmi Party MPs in the Rajya Sabha, saying a significant number are set to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha claims AAP has strayed from its original ideals and supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development could reshape AAP’s national clout and tilt parliamentary strength further toward BJP.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Modi Govt Defeated on Women Quota Amendment Parliament Now What Happens to Two Other Bills

Modi Govt Defeated on Women Quota Amendment Parliament Now What Happens to Two Other Bills

The Modi government suffered a rare parliamentary defeat as the women’s quota constitutional amendment failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. After the setback, the Delimitation Bill and Union Territories Laws Bill were withdrawn. The 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam still stands, but its rollout now hinges on future census and delimitation decisions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Akhilesh Yadav fires back at Modi after friend remark sparks sharp warning

Akhilesh Yadav fires back at Modi after friend remark sparks sharp warning

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that referred to him as a “friend” in Lok Sabha. Yadav said he does not need such friends and challenged what kind of help is being offered. He also urged the public to stay alert, alleging the BJP could turn to extreme actions amid fears of defeat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
BJP surges in Telangana as guarantees shift loyalties and BRS reels after Kavitha arrest

BJP surges in Telangana as guarantees shift loyalties and BRS reels after Kavitha arrest

With Telangana’s political mood shifting, BJP is targeting 12 of 17 Lok Sabha seats and a 35% vote share after nearly doubling its support in the state. Assembly results last year delivered BJP eight seats and close to 14% votes. Meanwhile, BRS—fresh from losing power after a decade—faces low morale following the arrest of K Kavitha ahead of poll dates.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Yogi holds women protest march as Lok Sabha rejects reservation bill again

Yogi holds women protest march as Lok Sabha rejects reservation bill again

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a ‘Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra’ in Lucknow after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at women’s reservation, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha during a special session. The BJP-led event will feature senior leaders, Deputy Chief Ministers, and large numbers of women protesting the delay.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Somanna Bommai and Wadiyar attack Congress over Karnataka women quota bill push

Somanna Bommai and Wadiyar attack Congress over Karnataka women quota bill push

Union Minister V Somanna, MP Basavaraj Bommai and MP Yaduveer Wadiyar have slammed Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that Congress’s opposition to a constitutional amendment seeking 33% women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies has harmed Karnataka’s interests. The leaders claimed the political stance undermines the state’s opportunity to secure greater representation for women.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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