Nation’s Crucial Moments: Opposition Calls for Parliamentary Discussions Amid Various National Issues
Several key national stories unfolded by 5 pm, including the opposition gearing up for the parliamentary Budget session by raising key issues like the Kanwar Yatra eatery row and NEET exam leaks. Private Members' Bills, including proposals related to deepfake bans and free internet, also featured prominently, alongside various health, legal, and international updates.
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As Parliament prepared for its Budget session, opposition parties have demanded discussions on numerous contentious issues. Key topics include the Uttar Pradesh government's orders affecting eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route and the leaks of the NEET exam papers.
Meanwhile, several Private Members' Bills are slated for debate, covering subjects from prohibiting former judges from political roles to the regulation of artificial intelligence and deepfakes. Additionally, a bill advocating free internet access for all citizens has garnered government approval for consideration.
The health sector witnessed a tragic incident with the death of a 14-year-old Kerala boy from Nipah virus, as the government mobilizes a response team to assist local efforts. Tensions remain high internationally, with the rescue of Indian citizens ensnared in cybercrime operations in Laos and Cambodia. The finance front anticipates history as Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her seventh consecutive Budget, an unprecedented milestone.
(With inputs from agencies.)