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Updated on: March 23, 2026 1:02:40 PM IST
Live updates from Lok Sabha: Prime Minister Modi’s speech comes a day after the government reviewed the impact of the US-Iran war on the Indian economy, supply chains and essential commodities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other ministers in Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 pm on Monday during the current Budget session of Parliament, outlining key aspects of the escalating conflict in West Asia and India’s position on the issue. The speech comes after the government reviewed the impact of the crisis on the country’s economy, supply chains and basic goods, and discussed steps to reduce disruptions for citizens and businesses.
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According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretary recently gave a detailed presentation on the evolving global situation and mitigation measures taken so far, as well as those being planned by various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
The review covered the expected impact across multiple sectors, including agriculture, fertilizers, food security, oil and energy, SMEs, exporters, shipping, trade, finance and supply chains. Officials also considered the broader macroeconomic outlook and discussed further steps to protect India’s economic stability.
The government estimated that the conflict in West Asia could have significant impacts on the global economy in the short, medium and long term. Its potential impact on India was assessed, and immediate and long-term countermeasures were discussed.
The Iranian-American war
Conflict in West Asia has intensified as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate, raising concerns about global energy supplies and regional stability.
US President Donald Trump has warned that the US will “destroy” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. In response, Iran said any such strike would lead to attacks on US and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets.
Meanwhile, Iranian missiles hit two towns in southern Israel late Saturday, damaging buildings and wounding dozens in areas near Israel’s main nuclear research center.
The death toll in the war exceeded 1,500 in Iran and more than 1,000 in Lebanon, with 15 killed in Israel and 13 American military personnel. Many civilians also died in incidents on land and at sea in the Gulf region, while millions of people were displaced in Lebanon and Iran due to the fighting.
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March 23, 2026 1:01:16 PM
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Lok Sabha lauds Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
India’s lower house of parliament (Lok Sabha) on Monday paid tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, paying tribute to their sacrifices and patriotism that played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence.
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Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru were prominent Indian freedom fighters who were executed by the British authorities on March 23, 1931, in Lahore Jail, at a young age. Their ultimate sacrifice for Indian independence is commemorated annually on 23 March as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day), marking their roles in the Lahore Conspiracy Case and the retaliatory killing of British officer John Saunders in 1928.
March 23, 2026 at 12:57:31 pm
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Lok Sabha Live Updates: Manipur MP raises ongoing ethnic violence, demands debate in House
Angumtsha Bimol Akwegam, Member of Parliament for Manipur, raised the issue of ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state. He said that people who were living in relief camps will be able to return to their homes. “This council must discuss the denial of human rights,” he said.
He said: “Do not treat Manipur as it is a state belonging to an empire called India. It is an Indian state,” and asked: “Why is the government of India afraid to assign responsibility for this violence?”
Manipur has been witnessing violence for more than two years between the Meitei and Kuki Zo ethnic communities.
March 23, 2026 at 12:54:54 pm
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Lok Sabha Live Updates: A bill to amend the companies laws has been introduced
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced the Companies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha.
The Lok Sabha adopted a motion to send the bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. The bill seeks to make further amendments to the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008 and the Companies Act 2013.
This step comes with the resumption of the second phase of the budget session in Parliament. Besides the Companies Laws (Amendment) Bill, the Finance Minister is also scheduled to move the Finance Bill, 2026, which sets out the central government’s financial proposals for the financial year 2026-27, for consideration.
During the proceedings, Indian National Congress MP Manish Tiwari opposed the introduction of the bill, raising concerns about what he described as “excessive delegation of core legislative functions”.
“The Bill suffers from excessive delegation of core legislative functions in violation of settled constitutional principles under Articles 245 and 246. Fundamental policy matters such as classification of company, such as exemptions, setting of compliance requirements, minimum CSR, audit obligations and penalty frameworks are left to secondary legislation through repetitive use as provisions may be determined without appropriate legislative guidance,” he said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 pm today amid the current Budget session of Parliament, outlining key aspects of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and India’s position on the issue.
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation and ongoing and proposed mitigation measures in the context of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretary gave a detailed presentation on the global situation and mitigation measures taken so far and being planned by all concerned ministries/departments of the Government of India.
The expected impact and measures taken to address it were discussed across sectors such as agriculture, fertilizers, food security, oil, energy, SMEs, exporters, shipping, trade, finance, supply chains and all affected sectors. The general macroeconomic scenario in the country and additional measures to be taken were also discussed.
March 23, 2026 at 12:51:27 pm
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Lok Sabha Live Updates: Bihar MP lauds PM Modi for ‘record’ term.
Gopal G Thakur, BJP MP from Darbhanga in Bihar, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest serving head of any government in India. He surpassed Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling’s previous record of 8,930 days to reach the milestone. Modi entered his 8,931 ton day of public life as head of government, first as chief minister of Gujarat and now as prime minister.
March 23, 2026 at 12:49:34 pm
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Lok Sabha Live Updates: Ravneet Bittu raises Punjab officer’s death, minister’s resignation and demands a central inquiry
Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu raised the issue An officer of the Punjab Stare Warehousing Corporation committed suicide under pressure from since-sacked AAP minister Laljit Singh Bhullar.
“I appreciate that Congress, Akali Dal and BJP have come together to protest against this,” he said. He added: “Justice must be achieved.” “Mafia Raj is being run in Punjab under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann. I urge all Punjab MPs to demand a central inquiry.”
Laljit Singh Bhullar and his father were among three booked for abetment to suicide in Amritsar, police said on Sunday.
This came after a protest in which workers of the BJP, Congress, SAD and CPI in Punjab tried to force their way through barricades here to enter the residence of CM Bhagwant Mann demanding the arrest of Laljit Singh Bhullar.
Bhullar resigned from his post as Transport and Prisons Minister in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, after CM Mann asked for his resignation. Bhullar said he took the decision to facilitate a fair investigation into the case.
A district manager of Punjab State Warehouse Corporation (PSWC) committed suicide on Friday after consuming a toxic substance at his residence in Amritsar. Before his death, a video of the official appeared on social media, in which he claimed that he took the step out of fear of Bhullar.
March 23, 2026 at 12:40:14 pm
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Lok Sabha Live Updates: PM Modi delivers speech on US-Iran war at 2 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 pm today amid the current Budget session of Parliament, outlining key aspects of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and India’s position on the issue.
At the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretary gave a detailed presentation on the global situation and mitigation measures taken so far and planned in relation to the conflict by all concerned ministries/departments of the Government of India.
India News Lok Sabha News Live Updates: MP demands discussion on violence in Manipur; Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to speak about the US-Iran war
