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The recent developments in the House underscore once again the breakdown of trust between the ruling side and the Opposition that has rendered Parliament dysfunctional.

During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns over caste-based discrimination at workplaces, citing recent incidents from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Chandigarh. He said such practices continue despite constitutional guarantees of equality and highlighted a case where a Dalit woman cooks food at an Anganwadi centre in Odisha was refused by some families.

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, responding to a Starred Question in the Rajya Sabha today regarding the implementation of the Vidyanjali programme, informed the House about the progress achieved under the initiative, which aims to strengthen government schools through community and private sector participation, enabling greater support for students' holistic development and improved learning outcomes.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday challenged the BJP-led Central government to "bring a privilege motion" against him, asserting his commitment to fighting for farmers.

The remarks triggered an uproar from opposition benches forcing TDP leader Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was in the chair, to adjourn the proceedings for the day.| India News

Lok Sabha passes the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, ensuring legal continuity and clarity for labor laws.