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Kiren Rijiju reaches out to Rahul Gandhi to break Parliament deadlock

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. They discussed possible reintroduction of Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bills. Rahul Gandhi conveyed non-negotiables for the House to function effectively. The Lok Sabha has faced disruptions since the Monsoon session began. The government aims to pass bills…

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence laws, marking an important reform in the financial sector. In notable news, senior officials T.V. Somanathan and Govind Mohan have been granted one-year service extensions. Additionally, there's a concerning forecast…

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Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, Taxation Amendment Bill today

The Lok Sabha will consider two key financial bills on Wednesday. These include the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill and the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill. An adjournment motion seeks a new anti-defection law to curb mass political defections. Another adjournment motion calls for a discussion on police action during…

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Modi govt spent Rs 910 crore on print ads in 5 years; Times of India biggest beneficiary

The Narendra Modi government spent Rs 910.4 crore on print media advertisements between 2020-21 and 2024-25, according to information shared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in the Lok Sabha. The data was furnished in a written reply to a question by Congress MP Radhakrishna.

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Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026 passed in Rajya Sabha amidst Opposition sloganeering

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha. This bill aims to tighten rules for registering births and deaths. Delayed registrations after one year require magistrate approval. Registrations delayed over two years need judicial magistrate orders. The Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026 was also…

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Taxation laws amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha: What the new tax bill changes for foreign investors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing simpler rules for offshore investment funds managed from India to claim tax exemptions. The bill removes several eligibility conditions, including investor and corpus limits, while offering tax incentives for electronics, diamond trade and foreign investors.

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Manish Tewari submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic mass defections

Congress MP Manish Tewari sought to suspend parliamentary business for urgent discussion. He proposed a new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic political defections. The proposed law aims to prevent defections while protecting principled dissent. Several bills, including the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, are scheduled.

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Govt tables Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha

A new bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to update banking evidence laws. This legislation will recognize digital and virtual bank records as admissible evidence. The proposed law modernizes the existing framework to reflect current banking practices. It aims to create a technology-neutral legal system for financial records. The…

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Govt introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill in Lok Sabha

The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to update the institute's legal framework for evolving statistical demands. It seeks to incorporate the Indian Statistical Institute as a body corporate for better governance. The proposed bill will replace the existing Indian Statistical Institute…

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Om Birla stresses collective responsibility of society to ensure dignified life for all

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed society's collective duty to ensure dignified lives for all individuals. He advocated for utilizing retired officers' extensive experience to craft long-term community welfare plans. The association welcomed Birla with traditional honors, recognizing his seven years as Lok Sabha Speaker. Umbrellas were distributed to the…

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Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by PM Modi's popularity with youth: Piyush Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal stated Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Modi's growing youth appeal. Goyal asserted that Gen Z voters consistently support Modi's vision for India's development. He defended the government's stringent legislation against examination paper leaks. Goyal criticized opposition parties for opposing the anti-leak bill in Parliament.…

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India's next election could be decided by Gen Zs in Hindi heartland

India's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. A TOI analysis based on UN population estimates, Census projections and USC research shows Bihar, UP and Jharkhand have the highest shares of young voters, reshaping future electoral strategies.

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'We are not democracy, but two-horse system with arbitrary executive', says Manish Tewari

Manish Tewari stated India is no longer a democracy, calling institutions redundant. He described a two-horse system of arbitrary executive and judiciary. Parliament now acts as a gladiatorial arena for seizing executive power. Legislative productivity has significantly declined over decades. Tewari advocates for a fundamental redesign of the constitutional structure.

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Varanasi cops book MPs Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadesh Prasad for 'insulting Sanatan Dharma'

Varanasi Police registered a case against Rahul Gandhi and two other MPs. They are accused of insulting Sanatan Dharma and hurting religious sentiments. The complaint was filed by seers after an opposition protest in Parliament. Opposition MPs enacted a skit regarding temple donation theft and police action. The protest also…

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Varanasi cops book MPs Rahul Gandhi, Rajesh Ranjan, Awadesh Prasad for 'insulting Sanatan Dharma'

Varanasi Police filed a case against Rahul Gandhi and two other MPs. This action followed a complaint from seers regarding religious sentiments. The MPs allegedly insulted Sanatan Dharma during a protest in Parliament. They enacted a skit concerning temple donations and police action. The protest also demanded Home Minister Amit…

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Rahul, Priyanka making 'fabricated' allegations in Lok Sabha: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur accused Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi of making fabricated allegations in Lok Sabha. He submitted a notice to the Speaker seeking action against Rahul Gandhi. The opposition parties are accused of insulting the armed forces and the police. They questioned military operations and leveled false allegations against Amit Shah.…

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Lok Sabha Question Hour disrupted again as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donation row

Opposition members' persistent sloganeering disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for a second week. This prevented the crucial Question Hour from functioning as intended by MPs. The Monsoon Session has seen no meaningful business during this parliamentary hour since it began. Speaker Om Birla expressed regret over what he called pre-planned disruptions…

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Anurag Thakur serves privilege notice against LoP Rahul Gandhi over 'use of derogatory language'

Anurag Thakur submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi to the Lok Sabha Speaker. Gandhi allegedly used unparliamentary words and made unsubstantiated allegations against Amit Shah. The notice requests an inquiry and an unconditional apology from Gandhi. BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal also wrote to the Speaker regarding Gandhi's remarks.…

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India’s youth cringes as Modi’s party tries to reach out to Gen Z

Indian parliamentarians were seen using words such as ‘delulu’ and ‘fomo’ in their speeches this week

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Had 'Didi' not driven out of party, Cong would not have been in such a situation: Kalyan to Priyanka

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee spoke with Priyanka Gandhi outside Parliament. He stated that Mamata Banerjee's 1997 expulsion from Congress caused its decline. Gandhi recalled Rajiv Gandhi's respect for Mamata Banerjee then. Banerjee countered that Congress allied with CPI-M, opposing Mamata Banerjee's stance. He noted Congress's diminished presence and power…

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Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute up for introduction in Lok Sabha

A new bill will soon be introduced in the Lok Sabha to update the Indian Statistical Institute's legal framework. This legislation aims to strengthen governance and promote academic excellence in statistical sciences. The proposed bill will incorporate the institute as a body corporate for better administration. It seeks to train…

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Rahul says Amit Shah's absence from Parliament 'reeks of guilt'

Rahul Gandhi stated Home Minister Amit Shah's absence reeks of guilt. He reiterated demands for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into student protests. Gandhi shared a video clip of police action against agitators. He questioned why Shah avoids Parliament and explaining the violence. The BJP accused Gandhi of spreading lies and…

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Paper leak bill entails iron-clad provisions, imposes harshest punishment on offenders: Amit Shah

The Lok Sabha has passed groundbreaking legislation to combat malpractice during public examinations. This new law reinforces the integrity of educational assessments by enforcing strict penalties on those caught engaging in dishonest practices such as paper leaks.

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'Amit Shah has to go': Rahul Gandhi targets HM for violence on students during CJP protest

Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of police brutality against NEET protesters. He stated he was not allowed to speak in Lok Sabha and refused to apologize. Gandhi claimed students were beaten with pellet guns and lathis with nails. Delhi Police issued a fact check rejecting claims of gunshot…

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School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

India's mobile phone exports have surged significantly over the past decade. A new bill passed in Lok Sabha aims to prevent exam paper leaks. The Rajya Sabha approved a bill criminalizing disrespect towards the national song Vande Mataram. International news includes FIFA's private equity plans and BMW's job cuts. Vaibhav…

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