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Vice President of India Meets U.K.'s Lord Speaker at Commonwealth Speakers Conference

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16 Jan 2026

The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, met with the Lord Speaker of the U.K. House of Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith, on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the Parliament House, focused on reinforcing the strong parliamentary ties between India and the United Kingdom. Discussions emphasized shared democratic values, digital parliamentary innovations, and the potential for collaborative workshops and joint initiatives to strengthen democratic practices. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing parliamentary democracy and engaging in mutual learning.

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New Seed Act 2026 Introduced to Protect Farmers and Ensure Seed Quality

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, introduced the new Seed Act 2026 aimed at enhancing seed quality, protecting farmers, and ensuring transparency. Key features include mandatory registration of seed companies, penalties for selling fake seeds, and a traceability system for seed origin. Source: Original Link

Shri Praveen Vashista Appointed Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission

Shri Praveen Vashista has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission by the President of India. He has previously served as an Indian Police Service officer of the Bihar Cadre and held prominent roles such as Joint Secretary and Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry

Strengthening Irrigation Capacity in India through PRAGATI-Enabled Governance

The Ministry of Jal Shakti in India is leveraging Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) to streamline water management projects, tackling issues like land acquisition and resettlement with direct oversight by the Prime Minister. Notably, the Bembla Irrigation Project in Maharashtra exemplifies PRAGATI's positive impact in enhancing agricultural

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Promotes Kite Festival in New Delhi

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed the International Kite Festival 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the spirit of unity and cultural significance. He highlighted efforts to promote the kite festival nationwide, connecting various state festivals. Shah also noted historic parallels, such as protests against the Simon Commission during Uttarayan,

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New Seed Act 2026 Introduced to Protect Farmers and Ensure Seed Quality

Shri Praveen Vashista Appointed Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission

Strengthening Irrigation Capacity in India through PRAGATI-Enabled Governance

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Promotes Kite Festival in New Delhi