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Parliament News Updates: New Income Tax Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today
11 Aug 2025 | 07:14:26 AM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the new Income Tax Bill, as cleared by a Select Committee, in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The new bill to be introduced will incorporate all the changes which have been suggested by the Select Committee and which have been accepted by the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had revealed on Saturday. The U.S. military is preparing for the activation of hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., two U.S. officials told Reuters on officials, who were speaking on the condition of anonymity, said a final decision was still to be made by U.S. President Donald Trump but the troops were prepared to of the officials said it was unclear what exactly the troops would do, but could take part in efforts to protect federal agents or even carry out administrative tasks to free up law enforcement officials. Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 12 Chinese aircraft, nine Chinese naval vessels and 2 official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on MND said that 8 out of 12 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ First is the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, introduced by Mansukh Mandaviya. This bill seeks to provide for the development and promotion of sports, welfare measures for sportspersons, and ethical practices based on the Olympic and Paralympic Charters. It also proposes a unified mechanism for resolving sports disputes and is the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also to be moved by Mansukh Mandaviya. This amendment aims to amend the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022. Both sports-related bills will be discussed is the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, to be moved by Sarbananda Sonowal. This bill aims to consolidate port laws, promote integrated port development, establish State Maritime Boards and a Maritime State Development Council, manage environmental and security issues, and provide mechanisms for resolving port-related disputes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament (MPs) at Baba Kharak Singh (BKS) Marg in New Delhi on event will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will be held in the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and Union Minister Kiren part of the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister will also plant a Sindoor (vermilion) sapling at the residential premises. In a symbolic gesture, he will interact with the labourers (Shramjeevis) who played a key role in the construction of the residential complex, acknowledging their contribution. Following this, PM Modi will deliver a keynote to the Prime Minister's Office, each of the newly constructed flats offers approximately 5,000 square feet of carpet area. The spacious design allows for both residential and official purposes, making it convenient for MPs to carry out their public duties effectively from their complex includes dedicated areas for offices, staff accommodation, and a community centre, providing a self-sufficient ecosystem for the residents. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will digitally transfer Rs 3,200 crore in crop insurance claims to 30 lakh farmers under PMFBY during an event in Rajasthan. The new claim settlement system ensures faster payouts, with penalties for delayed subsidies from states or insurance companies. Since 2016, PMFBY has disbursed Rs 1.83 lakh crore in claims, benefiting farmers significantly. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the new Income Tax Bill, as cleared by a Select Committee, in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The new bill to be introduced will incorporate all the changes which have been suggested by the Select Committee and which have been accepted by the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had revealed on Saturday.
