Parliament Session

• The Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 has commenced with key legislative activities in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. • A new Bill has been introduced proposing to officially change the name of the state of Kerala to "Keralam." • MP Vijay Dubey presented five reports from the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj to the Lok Sabha.

• Opposition and NDA MPs have intensified protests during the current monsoon session of Parliament, leading to heightened tensions in the house. • The Lok Sabha is scheduled to discuss two key pieces of legislation today: the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. • Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to address the house today, potentially addressing the ongoing political friction and legislative priorities.

• Speaker Om Birla has urged the government and Opposition to reach a common understanding to ensure the Lok Sabha functions effectively during the 2026 session. • A political standoff is intensifying on Tuesday following alleged police action against student protesters, leading to planned demonstrations from both sides. • The BJP-led NDA is coordinating its strategy through a 'Mangal Milan' meeting attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until 2:00 PM during the 2026 Parliament Session. • On Monday, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to introduce several key pieces of legislation, including the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. • Other proposed legislation includes the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

• Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until Monday following significant uproar from opposition members. • Opposition leaders are meeting Friday at 10 am to strategize for the remainder of the Monsoon Session and plan a protest at Makar Dwar. • Protesters are demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donations and police action at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

• 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.