Politics Wrap: India — Today's Developments

The Indian Parliament achieved a new speed record this week: 9 bills passed in just 52 minutes over a fortnight. The average consideration time? Under 6 minutes per bill. This legislative blitz occurred against a backdrop of noisy Opposition protests over police action against student protesters.

The Vote Count

• For speed: The government pushed through legislation at breakneck pace, with the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill passing in barely...