Rajya

• 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.

• 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 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 until Monday following disruptions and ruckus caused by opposition members during Day 10 of the 2026 Monsoon Session. • Rahul Gandhi led the criticism against Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, condemning alleged police brutality against protestors during the 'Sansad Chalo' march. • Despite the unrest, the Rajya Sabha is scheduled to deliberate on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday, July 31.

• The Rajya Sabha has passed a bill aimed at preventing paper leaks, though the process was marked by intense clashes between the government and the opposition. • Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the timing of the legislation, claiming the government ignored similar suggestions in early 2024 to avoid political fallout during the Lok Sabha elections. • Tensions escalated as the opposition demanded a formal statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police actions, while the government accused them of "shifting goalposts."

• The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations Bill following its previous approval by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. • The legislation arrives amid intense protests over NEET paper leaks and demands for greater accountability in national examinations. • Opposition members from the INDIA alliance staged a walkout before Minister of State Jitendra Singh could conclude a seven-hour debate on the matter.

• Minister Jitendra Singh has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha for discussion. • The move follows the bill's successful passage in the Lok Sabha just one day prior, signaling a fast-tracked legislative process. • The legislation aims to combat paper leaks and unfair means in public examinations to ensure fairness and transparency for candidates.

• The Indian Parliament's 2026 Monsoon Session continues on Thursday with a heavy legislative agenda for both houses. • The Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to address judicial staffing. • The Rajya Sabha is expected to deliberate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are convening at 11 am for the 2026 Monsoon Session to address critical legislative business. • Key items on the parliamentary agenda include the Supreme Court Amendment Bills and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. • During the debate on the anti-paper leak bill, lawmakers from opposing parties notably utilized Gen Z slang to sharpen their political arguments.

• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until 2 PM to facilitate discussions on the proposed anti-paper leak bill. • Key participants in the debate will include BJP members Bansuri Swaraj and Tejasvi Surya, alongside several NDA allies such as Anupriya Patel and Lallan Singh. • The session has seen high energy, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan receiving loud cheers from NDA members during the proceedings.

• During the fifth day of the 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned following an uproar over a paper leak and the tabling of the Vande Mataram Bill. • Opposition members in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha disrupted proceedings to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. • The protests are centered on the ongoing NEET examination controversy, highlighting significant political tension regarding educational integrity and government accountability.

• The 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session has seen proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha stalled due to a deadlock between the government and the opposition. • Opposition members are demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over the NEET paper leak issue as a prerequisite for initiating legislative debates. • In response, NDA leaders held a parallel demonstration at Makar Dwar, accusing the opposition of politicizing the paper leak controversy.

• The Monsoon Session of Parliament began with significant disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as members protested various issues. • To manage the unrest, authorities implemented strict security measures, including the deployment of personnel in riot gear and mobile phone jammers that extended an internet shutdown to the Parliament House area. • Proceedings were severely hindered, leading Minister Pal to announce that Zero Hour could not be conducted and to eventually adjourn the House until 3 pm due to continuing din.

• Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026 was adjourned on its second day following protests from opposition members over various national issues. • DMK MP Tiruchi Siva submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to demand a discussion on the proposed Mekedatu Reservoir on the river Cauvery. • The request emphasizes the reservoir's negative impact on Tamil Nadu and calls for the urgent constitution of a tribunal to resolve the dispute.

• Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned until 12 noon during the 2026 monsoon session due to persistent sloganeering by opposition members. • The 15-day session is scheduled to address critical national issues, including the NEET paper leak, women's reservation, and delimitation. • Tensions have escalated over the FCRA bill, with opposition parties arguing that proposed changes could unfairly target NGOs and Christian organizations.

• The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced today, with a schedule consisting of 19 sittings running through August 13. • The government's legislative agenda for the session includes key priorities such as the Vande Mataram Bill and amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). • These proceedings are critical as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha address significant legal updates and national policy changes.

• Tensions rose within the INDIA bloc on Friday following the defeat of Congress candidate Pranav Jha in Thursday's Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand. • The two available seats were won by JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani. • Alliance partners RJD and CPI-ML accused Congress of failing to stop internal cross-voting, with RJD leaders specifically labeling Jharkhand affairs in-charge K Raju as "compromised."

• Recent defections of several Rajya Sabha MPs have renewed scrutiny on the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, introduced in 1985 to curb political defections. • Critics argue the law has proven ineffective against contemporary challenges like party-switching in upper house elections. • Calls grow for comprehensive amendments to strengthen disqualification provisions and address interpretation issues.