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• Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned during the monsoon session following intense disruptions and "Sadan mein aao" chants from the Opposition. • Opposition leaders, primarily from the Congress party, demanded the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to address critical issues. • Despite the political standoff and protests, the Rajya Sabha successfully passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until August 3 following intense disruptions during the 2026 monsoon session. • Opposition members staged a "chanda chori" skit and demanded the Home Minister's resignation over the use of pellet guns and AK-47s against students protesting NEET paper leaks. • Despite the uproar, the government successfully passed the paper leak bill on Thursday after a brief debate.

• Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned following six consecutive days of disruption caused by Opposition protests over the NEET exam controversy and police crackdowns on students. • Speaker Om Birla intervened by reaching out to floor leaders to break the legislative deadlock and secure the Opposition's agreement to participate in proceedings. • The Lok Sabha is now scheduled to take up the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, a critical piece of legislation aimed at preventing examination fraud.

• Major Chinese A.I. companies are developing models that are increasingly competitive on a global scale, yet they are struggling to establish viable monetization strategies. • Despite technical advancements, these firms lack a clear path to profitability, facing challenges in converting high-performance A.I. tools into sustainable revenue streams. • This struggle highlights a critical gap between technological capability and commercial execution within China's tech sector, potentially hindering long-term growth.

• The Indian government introduced an Anti-Paper Leak Bill in the Lok Sabha during the 2026 Monsoon Session. • Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 PM following an uproar from opposition members regarding alleged police force used against protesting students. • CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, demanding an Independent Judicial Commission to investigate police actions and systemic failures surrounding NEET exam irregularities.

• The Monsoon session of Parliament, which began on July 20, has seen no business conducted during its first three days due to intense Opposition uproar. • The central government is urging the Opposition to engage in discussions regarding the NEET paper leak without imposing conditions or politicizing the issue. • To address the crisis, the Prime Minister has proposed the establishment of judicial fast-track courts to expedite the legal proceedings surrounding the leak.

• Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 p.m. on Day 4 of the 2026 Monsoon Session due to ongoing protests by Opposition members. • The government has expressed willingness to discuss the NEET controversy, provided the Opposition agrees to do so without imposing "pre-conditions." • Legislative proceedings are currently stalled as the Opposition seeks a discussion under Rule 267, while debates on the Ayodhya row and CJP protests remain pending.

• Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Tuesday during the 2026 Monsoon Session due to relentless opposition protests. • Opposition members demanded immediate discussions regarding the NEET paper leak, protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. • The disruptions highlight significant political tension and a lack of consensus between the government and opposition over critical national and religious issues.

• The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 12 p.m. on Monday during the first day of the Monsoon Session following an uproar in Parliament. • Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sparked the disruption by condemning a police "lathi charge" and raising concerns over alleged NEET paper leaks. • The incident highlights escalating tensions between the opposition and the government regarding student protests and examination integrity.

• India achieved a significant aerospace milestone on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with the successful launch of Vikram-1. • As the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1 successfully deployed multiple technology demonstration payloads into a low earth orbit. • This achievement marks a critical shift toward the privatization of India's space sector, reducing reliance on state-run agencies for orbital launches.