Monsoon Session

• Parliament's Monsoon Session faced a deadlock on its 14th day as Opposition members demanded accountability from the government. • The Opposition is calling for a formal statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action and the use of pellet guns against student protesters. • Tensions escalated further with demands for an immediate discussion concerning alleged theft related to Ram Mandir donations.

• The Rajya Sabha cleared the Appropriation No. 3 Bill 2026 during the Parliament Monsoon Session despite a walkout by the Congress and other opposition parties. • Opposition members staged the walkout to demand an official statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding government actions taken against protesting students. • Critics and opposition leaders further pressed for a discussion on alleged long-term theft and looting within temples, accusing the government of avoiding the issue.

• The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned until 2:15 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., respectively, during the 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session. • Opposition parties are intensifying their protests and attacks against the Centre over various unresolved issues. • A former Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT defended the Modi government, citing growth in defense exports, medical colleges, and metro networks since 2014.

• Massive uproar erupted in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session as proceedings began. • Opposition MPs are demanding an official statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action and the use of pellet guns against students at Jantar Mantar. • Additionally, the Congress party has called for the expunging of a specific remark made by Kiren Rijiju.

• On August 5, 2026, during the 13th day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha cleared the Supreme Court Judges' Bill. • The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following the legislative proceedings. • Government representatives emphasized their commitment to the independence of the judiciary, citing the handling of writ petitions over recent years.

• The Parliament monsoon session is facing significant disruptions as the Opposition demands answers from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a security crackdown on CJP protests. • AAP MP Sanjay Singh submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to discuss public outrage and consumer rights concerns over the mandatory implementation of E20 petrol. • This legislative move follows a march led by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday to protest the fuel policy.

• The 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session has commenced, featuring the "Mangal Milan," a rebranded weekly strategy session for the NDA to ensure alliance alignment and constructive debate. • Congress MP Pawan Khera has demanded an official statement from the Union Home Minister regarding recent student-related developments and the NEET paper leak controversy. • The opposition alleges that the government is intentionally avoiding parliamentary discussions on these critical student issues.

• 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.

• Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026 was adjourned until 2 pm on Monday, with the FCRA Bill expected to be tabled. • The Opposition is preparing to protest against alleged police action targeting demonstrators in Delhi, leading to expectations of a stormy session. • Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss a new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic political defections.

• India's Parliament Monsoon Session entered its third week on Monday, with the government focusing on advancing key legislation in the Lok Sabha. • A parliamentary panel is scheduled to question Big Tech executives following a controversy regarding Meta's removal of a post by the Prime Minister. • The House is set to introduce two significant pieces of legislation: the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026.