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Parliament of India
Monsoon session of Parliament remains unclosed after forty days
The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament has remained formally unclosed for 40 days since its last adjournment.
Pralhad Joshi criticizes Karnataka government over Vande Mataram
Pralhad Joshi criticized the Karnataka government for singing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram during a special legislative session.
Home Ministry to Brief Parliament Committee on FCRA Amendments Today
The Union Home Ministry is scheduled to brief a Joint Committee of Parliament on proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
JPC members question Centre on foreign funds and asset takeover provisions
Parliament's Joint Committee holds its first meeting to examine the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
SC to decide fate of reassessment notices affecting taxpayers
The Supreme Court of India is set to review a challenge against a high court ruling that invalidated an income tax provision regarding reassessment notices.
Registration of Births and Deaths Act to take effect from October 1
The Indian government will implement the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026, starting October 1, 2026, to enforce stricter regulations for delayed registrations.
Parliament Standing Committee didn’t discuss MDR charges on UPI transactions
Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi stated that a parliamentary standing committee did not discuss proposed MDR charges on UPI transactions.
UCC aims to end discrimination, not target any community: K. Laxman
BJP leaders support the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in India, arguing it promotes equality and gender justice.
Democratic Sangha launches Young Leaders for Social Change programme in Vijayawada
The civic organization Democratic Sangha has launched its Young Leaders for Social Change programme in Vijayawada to develop leadership skills among students.
Government increases passport issuance fees to cover rising operational costs
The Indian government has increased passport issuance fees to cover rising operational, service, and production costs, including the transition to e-passport booklets.
Opposition protests disrupt parliament proceedings over security and temple fund concerns
The 2026 Indian Parliament monsoon session faced disruptions as opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah attend proceedings to address security crackdown allegations and Ram Temple fund issues.
Indian government introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 amidst opposition
The Indian government has introduced the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, which faces opposition from faculty members and members of parliament.
Foreign and private banks see surge in FCNR deposits
Foreign and private banks in India secured significant FCNR(B) deposit inflows between June and July 2026, with HSBC emerging as the leading mobilizer.
Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.
Congress questions Prahlad Joshi appointment as Education Minister over Bilkis Bano case
The Indian government appointed Prahlad Joshi as the new Education Minister, sparking criticism from the Congress party regarding his past support for the early release of convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.
Supreme Court questions exclusion of Chief Justice from election commissioner selection panel
The Supreme Court of India has questioned the Parliament's decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner during a hearing on the CEC Act 2023.
Government introduces bill to impose stricter penalties for examination paper leaks
The Indian government introduced the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to impose stricter penalties for examination paper leaks following student protests over a NEET paper leak.
Sonam Wangchuk urges dignified conduct following education minister resignation
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk calls for dignified celebrations after viral videos showed Cockroach Janta Party leaders partying following the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Congress demands government action over competitive examination paper leaks
Rahul Gandhi and Congress demand government action on paper leak during parliamentary protest.
BJP defends government handling of protests and addresses exam system concerns
The BJP defended the Centre’s handling of the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest as sensitive and dialogue-ready while accusing the opposition of spreading false narratives about the collapse of India's examination system for political gain.
Cockroach Janta Party removes spokesperson over viral burger eating video
Cockroach Janta Party removed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after a viral video showed him eating at a Burger King during a party protest in Delhi, sparking social media criticism.
E20 petrol may cause minor mileage reduction in older vehicles
The Indian government stated in Parliament that E20 petrol may reduce mileage by 3-5% in older E10-designed vehicles but has not caused widespread engine damage or breakdowns.
Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on plea against police action in Delhi
The Supreme Court of India declined to urgently list a plea challenging police action against students during a Cockroach Janta Party-led protest march in Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Opposition MPs protest in Parliament over paper leaks and student unrest
Indian opposition MPs staged protests in Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks and student unrest, while accusing the government of undemocratic conduct.
Delhi Police detain opposition leaders during protest over NEET paper leak
Indian opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi police during a protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
Central government deploys additional CRPF companies to Delhi for security
The Indian central government has deployed 20 additional CRPF companies from West Bengal to Delhi to strengthen security ahead of and during protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and other political parties amid the ongoing Monsoon Parliament session.
Delhi court grants interim bail to Parliament breach accused
A Delhi court granted one month interim bail to Sagar Sharma, an accused in the 2023 Parliament security breach case, on humanitarian grounds following the death of his father.
Uttarakhand High Court questions police detention of activist headed to protest
The Uttarakhand High Court criticized police for detaining an activist on his way to a protest, questioning the authority to restrict constitutional rights and issuing notices to senior police officials.
Government introduces six new bills in Parliament Monsoon Session
The Modi government is introducing two highly controversial bills in the Parliament Monsoon Session, including the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to tighten NGO foreign funding rules and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill 2026 to criminalize disrespect to the national song Vande Mataram, alongside four other bills.
PM Modi highlights economic growth ahead of parliamentary monsoon session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's 7.7% economic growth and youth achievements while calling for fact-based parliamentary discussions ahead of the monsoon session, amid opposition protests over exam paper leaks.