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• 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.

• 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.

• The Hungarian government has requested an extraordinary parliamentary session for next Monday and Tuesday, marking the seventh such session since June. • Lawmakers will debate and vote on eight legislative proposals, focusing on key areas including railway reform, energy policy, and asset recovery. • A significant point of the agenda includes the disclosure of state security records from the communist era to increase transparency.

• 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.

• On the third day of the 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session, Opposition MPs staged fresh protests demanding an immediate debate on the NEET controversy. • Protesters are calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and condemning police action against CJP protesters in Delhi. • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress party of setting unrealistic conditions to intentionally scuttle the parliamentary debate.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Lok Sabha is scheduled to vote on the Supreme Court Judges Bill during the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. • The session has faced initial disruptions as lawmakers clash over the NEET-UG leak and donations related to Ayodhya. • Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy and Sanjay Dina Patil will present a statement regarding the 'Smart Cities Mission: An Evaluation' report to review urban development.