Total Female Members of Lok Sabha

In 18th Lok Sabha of India, women represent a critical but slowly growing segment of nation’s legislative body. As of the 2024 general elections, which established current house, representation of women saw a statistical dip compared to  previous term, despite an overall increase in number of women contesting polls. Statistics of 18th Lok Sabha Current … Read more

Total Members of Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha, or the “House of the People,” serves as lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. As primary legislative body where members are directly elected by citizens, its composition is a vital aspect of Indian democracy. Current Strength and Composition As of February 2026, Lok Sabha consists of 543 elected members. These members represent … Read more

Health Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, signals a transformative era for India’s healthcare landscape. For first time, total allocation for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has crossed the ₹1 lakh crore milestone, specifically reaching ₹1,06,530.42 crore. This represents a significant 10% increase over previous year’s revised … Read more

Budget 2026 in Marathi (केंद्रीय अर्थसंकल्प २०२६)

अर्थमंत्री निर्मला सीतारामन यांनी १ फेब्रुवारी २०२६ रोजी संसदेत आपला सलग नववा अर्थसंकल्प सादर केला. इतिहासात पहिल्यांदाच अर्थसंकल्प रविवारी सादर करण्यात आला. ‘कर्तव्य भवन’मध्ये तयार झालेला हा पहिलाच अर्थसंकल्प असून तो ‘उत्पादकता, आकांक्षा आणि सर्वांगीण विकास’ या तीन प्रमुख कर्तव्यांवर आधारित आहे. १. कररचना आणि मध्यमवर्गीय (Income Tax) करदात्यांसाठी या अर्थसंकल्पात काही महत्त्वाचे बदल प्रस्तावित … Read more

How Many Elections are Conducted in India

India, world’s largest democracy, operates on multi-tiered electoral system to ensure representation from grassroots to national level. Elections are primarily categorized based on level of government and method of voting (direct or indirect). The following article outlines various types of elections conducted in Republic of India. 1. General Elections (Lok Sabha) General Elections are held … Read more

What did Jawaharlal Nehru did for India?

Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister tenure lasting until 1964, was defined by a monumental task: nation-building. While history often debates his specific policies, his role as the “Architect of Modern India” rests on several foundational pillars. 1. Establishing a Secular Democracy In a region reeling from communal violence of Partition, Nehru was primary guardian … Read more

What is Rigging In Election

In the context of a democratic system, election rigging—also known as electoral fraud—refers to the illegal interference with the process of an election. It involves a deliberate attempt to manipulate the outcome of a vote to ensure a specific candidate or party wins, or to increase or decrease the vote share of a particular contestant. … Read more

Budget 2026 Tax Changes India

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, focused heavily on structural overhauls and compliance simplification rather than drastic changes to personal income tax rates. The standout announcement was official implementation of Income Tax Act, 2025, which replaces decades-old 1961 Act starting April 1, 2026. Here is a comprehensive … Read more