The Lok Sabha on Thursday will begin its proceedings with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present an explanatory statement, placing reasons for “immediate legislation by promulgation” of the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. Congress MP Hibi Eden has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking an urgent discussion on Donald Trump’s tariffs on India.
Union Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Indian Ports Bill of 2025, which aims to consolidate the law relating to ports, promote integrated port development, facilitate ease of doing business and ensure the optimum utilisation of India’s coastline.
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The Lok Sabha passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) .The Rajya Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, amid the protest by the Opposition in the House.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the House that since the SIR issue is sub judice in the Supreme Court and relates to the autonomous Election Commission of India, it cannot be discussed in Parliament.
