On Friday, the Lok Sabha witnessed the tabling of crucial reports and bills, including a statement from the Standing Committee on External Affairs focusing on countering global terrorism at the regional and international levels.
Members Arvind Sawant and Arun Govil submitted action-taken statements on:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) &ndash; Contours of Cooperation
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
India&rsquo;s Engagement with G20 Countries
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels
</li>
</ul>
The Public Accounts Committee (2025&ndash;26), represented by MPs Dharmendra Yadav and Jai Parkash, tabled multiple reports. Notable among them were:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
₹315.35 crore loss due to the delayed decision on DHFL debentures by CMPFO
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
Land acquisition issues in East Central Railway
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
Tax evasion via Form-F misuse
</li>
</ul>
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Readjustment of ST Representation in Goa Bill, 2024, enabling seat reservations for newly recognised Scheduled Tribes in Goa&rsquo;s Assembly.
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, aiming to modernise India&rsquo;s maritime law and align with global maritime obligations, supporting the growth of Indian shipping.
[Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed.]
Read Also:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.benefitnews24.com/india/centre-extends-manipur-president-s-rule-to-feb-20/16933" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Centre Extends Manipur President's Rule to Feb 2026</a>

Parliament reviews global terror response, Goa ST readjustment & merchant shipping reform

Lok Sabha Reports on Terror, Shipping & ST Bill

Parliament reviews global terror response, Goa ST readjustment & merchant shipping reform

July 25, 2025 | 14:57 IST