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• INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET controversy. • The government has stated that the Opposition can decide the date for the NEET discussion, while accusing them of politicizing student protests. • Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, are seeking a discussion on paper leaks under Rule 267 to override the House's scheduled business.

• 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.

• The BJP Parliamentary Party has instructed all NDA Members of Parliament, excluding Union ministers, to gather at the Makar Dwar of Parliament House at 10:30 am on Thursday. • This mobilization follows significant uproar and disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the ongoing 2026 Monsoon Session. • The move signals a coordinated effort by the ruling coalition to show strength and unity amidst escalating legislative tensions.

• The Indian Parliament's Monsoon Session was adjourned on July 22, 2026, following intense protests and slogan-shouting by Opposition MPs. • Opposition members are demanding a formal debate on the NEET paper leak controversy and are calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the handling of examination irregularities. • While the government has expressed openness to a discussion provided it follows parliamentary rules, a simultaneous meeting at the Prime Minister's Office has sparked political speculation.

• During Day 3 of the Parliament Monsoon Session on July 22, 2026, Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the government is prepared to discuss the NEET-UG paper leak issue. • The session includes debates on the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) protests, the Ayodhya row, and the consideration of various key Bills. • These proceedings are critical as they address widespread public concern over educational integrity and ongoing political tensions.

• The Lok Sabha is scheduled to address the Supreme Court (number of judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, during the first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. • In other national news, farmers have called off their Delhi march following assurances of discussions with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. • Economic updates include JSW Group exploring a stake in Volkswagen India and Maruti announcing price hikes of up to ₹30,000 starting in August.

• Day 2 of the 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament is underway, with Opposition parties preparing to challenge the government on several critical issues. • Key agenda items include the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, general examination irregularities, and accusations of embezzlement regarding donations to the Ram Mandir Trust. • The Opposition also intends to raise concerns regarding alleged police brutality directed at protesters from the Citizens' Public Trust (CJP).

• The first day of Parliament's 2026 Monsoon Session concluded on Monday without substantial business, following a "Mangal Milan" gathering of PM Modi and NDA leaders. • CPI MP P Sandosh submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to demand an urgent discussion on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). • The notice highlights systemic irregularities, including organized cheating, paper leaks, and administrative failures that have undermined the credibility of the medical entrance exam.

• The Monsoon Session of Parliament was adjourned for the day following the laying of papers, oath-taking by new members, and obituary references. • Proceedings were disrupted as protests by the CJP intensified and opposition parties launched sharp attacks against the government. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously expressed hope that the session would remain smooth and productive.

• Indian benchmark indices traded flat in early sessions, with the Sensex at 77,710 and the Nifty exceeding 24,230. • ICICI Bank shares rose nearly 3% following a strong June-quarter report, which saw consolidated net profit increase 13.88% year-on-year to Rs 15,440 crore. • Market gains were offset by sharp losses in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank after their quarterly earnings, as well as renewed US-Iran tensions.