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Eight protesting AAP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi Assembly

Eight Aam Aadmi Party MLAs were marshalled out of the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. They were demanding the resignation of Food Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over alleged rice scam. The Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered their removal after disruptions and slogan shouting. PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh alleged one MLA threw…

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Rajya Sabha clears Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 for uniform appointment rules

The Rajya Sabha approved the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. This legislation establishes a National Tribunals Commission for uniform governance. The Lok Sabha had previously cleared the bill a day earlier. Opposition members protested during the Lok Sabha's passage of the bill. The bill aims to standardize tribunal appointments…

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Lok Sabha passes Keralam renaming, co-op Bills amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha passed two Bills, including renaming Kerala, without debate. Opposition MPs continued protests demanding the Union Home Minister's presence. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill were passed. Protests over student demonstrations and alleged temple fund theft continued. Several other important…

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President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, giving national song legal protection on par with anthem

President Murmu has approved a bill granting Vande Mataram legal protection. This legislation makes deliberate insults during its singing a punishable offense. The new law extends existing penalties from the National Anthem to the National Song. Opposition MPs have raised concerns about the practical implications of this requirement. The bill…

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Priyanka Gandhi says Rahul met Jharkhand students, asks Amit Shah to make statement

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated Rahul Gandhi met students protesting in Jharkhand. NDA MPs protested in Parliament, accusing the opposition of avoiding discussions. The Jharkhand student agitation intensified after clashes with police forces. Priyanka Gandhi demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement. The opposition seeks government response and addressing…

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Jharkhand students’ protest: BJP calls 'statewide bandh' after Ranchi lathicharge; JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto hospitalised, JPSC-JSSC aspirants demand CBI probe

Jharkhand’s student agitation intensified after police used lathis, tear gas and water cannons during a Ranchi Assembly march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants. The BJP has called a statewide bandh against the action, while protesters demand cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, a CBI probe into alleged irregularities and recruitment reforms.

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Government offer of Shah's statement on student protests fails to end Parliament deadlock

Parliamentary proceedings remain stalled as the Congress demands Prime Minister Modi's reply. The government offered a debate on student protests and police action. Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to respond to the debate. The Congress insists on discussing the Ram temple donation theft allegations. The ongoing stalemate jeopardizes crucial…

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Opposition stages walkout in Rajya Sabha

Opposition members staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday. They were protesting after their attempts to raise issues were disallowed by the Chair. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, for discussion. The Bill seeks to update legal frameworks for bank records in the…

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"Let voice of people be heard...": Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla makes emotional appeal to Parliament floor leaders

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged political parties to cooperate for smooth House functioning. He emphasised hearing the voice of the people and discussing key bills. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of stalling parliamentary proceedings. The government is ready for a detailed debate on student movements and activities.…

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Kiren Rijiju says Amit Shah ready to reply to debate on student protests, seeks Opposition assurance

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a Lok Sabha debate. Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to discussions on student protests and police actions. The opposition must assure peaceful participation and listen to the reply. The Monsoon Session has seen disruptions and limited legislative business.…

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Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rights

The Centre has launched a new bill to limit state taxation on mineral rights, aiming to centralize authority over selected mineral-rich areas. This legislation seeks to ensure a consistent fiscal framework for mineral resources across different states. Despite the government's justification focusing on economic investment and efficiency, members of the…

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K C Venugopal writes to LS Speaker urging Amit Shah statement on police action on students

Congress MP K C Venugopal has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a statement. He wants Home Minister Amit Shah to address police brutalities against protesting students. Venugopal cited the Home Minister's responsibility for Delhi Police actions. He emphasized the constitutional mandate for executive accountability to Parliament. The opposition…

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PM's image 'destroyed'; Modi, Shah cannot escape consequences of their actions: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over alleged police brutalities, saying that student protesters had to face tear gas, lathis, and pellet guns during their demonstration. Gandhi said the youth will hold political leaders accountable for their actions. He criticised Prime Minister Modi's image and propaganda efforts.

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Uncertainty over key bills as Congress vows to resist; Monsoon session heading for washout

Key legislation remains uncertain as Parliament's Monsoon session nears its close. Opposition parties are protesting, demanding statements on student issues and opposing new bills. The government seeks support for women's reservation and delimitation bills, facing mixed responses. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment bill also faces strong opposition from various…

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Opposition cannot dictate which minister will come to House and respond, says Rijiju in Lok Sabha

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the opposition cannot dictate ministerial responses. He asserted that Home Minister Amit Shah attends Parliament daily and stays late. Rijiju told the opposition they would not be able to digest Shah's response. The government and the Chair decide which minister will respond to questions.…

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Parliament adjourned for day amid Opposition protests over NEET, Ram temple donation issue

Parliamentary proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday due to ongoing Opposition protests. Members demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding NEET paper leak issues. Protests also highlighted alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Lok Sabha passed a bill amid the disruptions without…

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'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': Congress

Congress criticizes a new government bill concerning digital payments. The party alleges the bill could weaken UPI and favor American companies. This amendment removes the statutory guarantee for free UPI transactions. The government claims financial sustainability, but Congress disputes this assertion. The bill's passage in Lok Sabha occurred amid opposition…

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"No one takes Rahul Gandhi seriously; no wrong was done": Piyush Goyal on Lok Sabha LoP's remarks against Amit Shah

Union Minister Piyush Goyal refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding police conduct at Jantar Mantar, asserting that the authorities acted correctly and responsibly during the protest. Gandhi accused the government of stifling dissent, highlighting alleged police violence against demonstrators and directing his criticism towards Home Minister Amit Shah. Additionally, the opposition…

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LoP Kharge demands Amit Shah's statement in RS over July 20 police action; Minister Rijiju says LoP cannot dictate government

Opposition leaders demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They sought discussion on police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju responded to the opposition's demands. He stated the opposition could not dictate parliamentary proceedings. The Rajya Sabha Chairman asked Rijiju to convey the…

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'Stupid' and 'childish': Mater scandal gets dirty in Bearpit battle

'Ryan Park should be focusing his efforts on untangling the mess.'

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Opposition to intensify Parliament protest over Jantar Mantar police action

Opposition parties will continue their Parliament protest on Thursday. They demand answers regarding alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement and police action. Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha. This notice seeks a discussion on the July 20 student protest police response. The opposition also…

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No proposal for special Parliament session on women's reservation, delimitation bills: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju denied any special session plans. The government is attempting to pass women's reservation and delimitation bills. This effort aims for 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures by 2029. Discussions are underway with opposition parties like Congress and Samajwadi Party. The government plans to reintroduce…

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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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Govt, opposition discuss Delimitation Bill in 50-minute Parliament meeting: Sources

Government and opposition leaders held a meeting in Parliament to discuss the Delimitation Bill amid a continuing deadlock in the monsoon session. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought the opposition’s views on the bill during the nearly 50-minute meeting with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress sources said.…

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Opposition leaders march to Parliament, demand accountability from HM Amit Shah for alleged police action on student protestors

The Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others, marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar in Parliament in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over 'police action' against CJP protestors on 20th July, the issue of alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations embezzlement…

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