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• The Parliament's Monsoon Session opened with a clash between the Centre and Opposition parties over the government's recognition of the NCPI. • The NCPI is a newly formed party consisting of 20 rebel MPs from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), a move that strengthens the NDA's position in the Lok Sabha.

• Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, and AAP, staged a symbolic walkout during an all-party meeting held ahead of the upcoming Indian Parliament session. • Congress MP Jairam Ramesh confirmed that the DMK and AAP participated in the protest, despite their recent absence from other INDIA bloc meetings.

• ASEAN diplomats are gathering in Manila for annual ministerial talks to address critical regional and global security threats. • The agenda focuses on renewed hostilities in the Middle East, the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, and escalating territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

• The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on July 20, facing a highly charged atmosphere due to student unrest and political disputes. • Lawmakers are expected to engage in intense debates regarding the NEET examinations, the delimitation process, and the government's broader legislative agenda.

• CENTCOM has confirmed the deaths of three U.S. service members resulting from Iranian-linked attacks in Jordan and Iraq. • President Donald Trump described the losses as "a very sad thing" and reaffirmed his commitment to confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions.

• Darline Graham announced on Tuesday her intention to support the president and continue her brother's efforts for the citizens of South Carolina and the U.S. • Analysis of Open Secrets' political donation database reveals Graham has only made one contribution since 1990: a $100 donation to Shealy’s 2020 state Senate re-election campaign.

• Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, vowing that "not a single drop" of oil will pass if U.S. "aggression" continues. • In a separate internal development, Iran's judiciary executed two men convicted of killing four police officers during protests earlier this year.

• The Narendra Modi government will attempt to pass the flagship Women's Reservation Bill during the upcoming Parliament Monsoon Session starting Monday. • This effort follows a significant setback during the Budget Session earlier this year, which marked the government's first floor defeat in Parliament since 2014.

• Thousands of supporters from various political coalitions gathered at nomination centres across Negri Sembilan yesterday to demonstrate strength ahead of the upcoming state election. • The event featured a massive display of party colors, including blue, red, and green, representing the competing forces of Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, and Perikatan Nasional.

• BJP leader Bindal claimed that recent civic poll results in municipal corporations, urban local bodies, and panchayat elections reflect widespread public anger against the Congress government. • The BJP reportedly secured strong victories in the Municipal Corporations of Mandi, Dharamsala, and Solan, while Bindal accused Congress of misrepresenting its success by not fielding candidates in several areas.

• Lee Jae-myung urged the Democratic Party of Korea to reconsider a decision to increase registration deposits for candidates in the upcoming leadership election. • The call for reconsideration follows concerns that higher financial barriers could undermine equal access to political participation.

• The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Centre on Monday challenging a Delhi High Court ruling. • The lower court had previously set aside a tender awarded to private firms for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services.