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Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha poll for seat vacated by ex-Trinamool MP on October 16
A by-election for a vacant Rajya Sabha seat previously held by Koel Mallick will be held on October 16.
Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR against Yashwant Varma
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into cash found at the residence of former judge Yashwant Varma following a fire.
Speaker appoints two special invitees to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed two Rajya Sabha members as special invitees to the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Dinesh Sharma appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Mallikarjun Kharge urges JP Nadda to order FIR over Uttarakhand ritual
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Union Minister J.P. Nadda requesting that Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami register an FIR against those responsible for the purification ritual performed at a Haldwani rally site.
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.
Parliament passes Supreme Court and MSME amendment bills amid opposition disruptions
Parliamentary proceedings in India saw disruptions from the opposition while the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha and the MSME Development Amendment Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha passes bill to increase Supreme Court judge strength to 38
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to increase the sanctioned number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38 to address the rising backlog of pending cases.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Finance Minister introduces Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
Opposition MPs protested over multiple issues while Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed again amid NEET paper leak protests
The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been postponed for the second time as the Congress high command focuses on NEET paper leak protests in Delhi.
Kerala government prioritizes integrated solid waste management projects across state districts
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan declared solid waste management a major priority for the United Democratic Front government, outlining plans for integrated projects in every district.
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.
Union government reports water contamination outbreaks across four Indian states
The Union government reported water contamination outbreaks causing hospitalizations and fatalities in four Indian states, citing aging infrastructure and poor maintenance as key causes.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
PM Modi promises strict action against those behind NEET paper leak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a National Democratic Alliance parliamentary meeting, assured lawmakers that those responsible for the NEET paper leak will face the harshest punishment and urged them to reassure students about the integrity of the examination process.
Nitish Kumar appeals to voters for support in Bankipur by-election
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar issued a video message appealing to voters to support the NDA candidate in the Bankipur by-election.
Banks collect over 26000 crore rupees for minimum balance non-compliance
Union Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated in Rajya Sabha that banks collected over 26,000 crore rupees in penalties for minimum balance non-compliance between FY23 and FY26.
Parliament sessions adjourned following opposition disruptions over pending legislation
India's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on July 27 due to opposition disruptions, preventing the consideration of the anti-paper leak bill and other legislation.
CPI leader accuses Kerala government of supporting RSS-BJP agenda
CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam accuses the UDF government in Kerala of aiding the RSS-BJP agenda regarding the implementation of the PM-SHRI scheme.
Seven Karnataka irrigation projects excluded from central assistance schemes
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary stated in Rajya Sabha that seven irrigation projects in Karnataka have not been included under Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee or flood control schemes for central assistance.
Centre refuses to pay pending Jal Jeevan Mission arrears to states
Union Water Minister V Somanna declared that the central government will not fund pending Jal Jeevan Mission arrears, requiring states to bear the cost.
Congress MPs criticize Amit Shah for absence from parliament session
Congress MPs criticize Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his continued absence from parliament and refusal to clarify CRPF pellet gun usage following student protests.
Raghav Chadha accuses opposition of politicizing NEET paper leak issue
Raghav Chadha accused the opposition of politicizing the NEET paper leak incident during a Rajya Sabha session.
Average LPG cylinder refill times decline for Indian public sector firms
Public sector oil marketing companies in India saw a decline in average LPG cylinder refill times in July 2026 following government interventions amid the West Asia conflict, though levels remained higher than early 2026 figures.
Investigation continues into fatal AI171 aircraft crash causes
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues its probe into the fatal AI171 plane crash, and mandatory safety actions for early-model Boeing 787-8 aircraft have been implemented.
YSRCP questions absence of housing proposals for poor in Amaravati
The YSR Congress Party has raised allegations against the Andhra Pradesh government over the absence of housing proposals for the poor in Amaravati under the PMAY-U 2.0 scheme.
Mallikarjun Kharge demands Amit Shah resignation over protest violence and exam irregularities
Opposition Leader Mallikarjuna Kharge demands Home Minister Amit Shah resign following assault on protesters and criticizes central government handling of NEET exam irregularities.
Rajya Sabha passes bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations
India's Rajya Sabha has approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which now awaits the President's final assent following public pressure and high-profile exam leak protests.
Opposition parties boycott Rajya Sabha over student protest handling
Opposition parties led by Congress boycotted the Rajya Sabha session in New Delhi, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah issue a statement on alleged police brutality against students.