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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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FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial business

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation seeks to amend key financial and tax-related acts for the upcoming year. The House will also discuss excess grants for the 2022-23 financial year. Following this, an Appropriation Bill will…

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Opposition presses for Ayodhya donation row, student protest discussion as Parliament deadlock persists

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition parties demanded statements. They insisted on discussions regarding alleged theft at the Ram temple. Opposition members also sought a statement on police action against students. Two key bills, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, were passed.…

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Par panel makes various recommendations on corporate laws amendment bill

A parliamentary panel proposed fixed penalties for certain corporate non-compliances. It suggested allowing in-kind CSR contributions for small companies. Exemptions from mandatory audits were recommended only for small businesses. The panel also advised enabling seamless re-domiciliation of foreign companies to IFSC.

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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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Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday

The government plans to advance its legislative agenda during the monsoon session. Two bills are scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha next week. The Finance Minister will present Demands for Excess Grants for the previous year. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill will also be presented. Parliament's…

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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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PM Narendra Modi chairs Cabinet meet as Parliament remains deadlocked

Parliamentary sessions faced disruptions from Opposition members protesting over alleged paper leaks. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day due to continued uproar. The Lok Sabha managed to pass the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill's passage…

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Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday. This important bill was approved by voice vote without any debate. The legislation amends rules for delayed birth and death registrations. It introduces a two-tier system for magistrate approvals based on delay length. The bill…

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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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Parliament to take up Births and Deaths, Supreme Court judges Bills today

Parliament's Monsoon Session continues Friday with key bills in both houses. The Lok Sabha will consider birth registration and Supreme Court judge number amendments. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will discuss micro, small, and medium enterprises development. Earlier, both houses passed the Public Examinations Prevention Bill. The Prevention of Insults to…

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'All is well'? Charanjit Singh Channi conspicuous by his absence during Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi made headlines by missing Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha, prioritising a protest over an alleged paper leak in Faridkot. This sheds light on the brewing tensions within the Punjab Congress, as party leaders balance internal disagreements with the pressing need to prepare for next…

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Parliament clears Vande Mataram Bill; national song gets same legal protection as anthem

Parliament has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Lok Sabha cleared the legislation after the Rajya Sabha approved it. This bill extends statutory protection to the National Song, Vande Mataram. Deliberate insult or disruption of its singing will now be a criminal offense. The…

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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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Parliament to take up SC judges, exam reform bills today

Lok Sabha will consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Rajya Sabha is set to discuss the Public Examinations and MSME Development Amendment Bills. These legislative actions follow a day of significant debate in the Lok Sabha. Ministers will lay papers and present reports from parliamentary committees. Parliamentary…

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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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Anti-paper leak amendment Bill gets green light in Lok Sabha with bigger jail terms and fines: Here are 8 things to know

The Lok Sabha approved the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill introduces significantly harsher punishments and financial penalties for examination fraud. It also establishes a fast-track judicial mechanism for swift case resolution. Investigations must now conclude within a strict two-month period. The amended law aims…

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'No shots fired, only tear gas used,' says Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha

Union Minister Jitendra Singh clarified no shots were fired during a recent incident. He stated tear gas was used, and the question of issuing an order does not arise. The minister discussed penalties under the anti-paper leak law, which came into force in 2024. He mentioned increased fines and jail…

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Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Bill to tighten exam fraud penalties

The Lok Sabha has passed an amendment to the Public Examinations Act aimed at combating examination fraud and paper leaks. This new legislation raises the minimum prison sentence for these offenses from three years to five years while upping the maximum penalty to Rs 5 crore. Furthermore, companies involved in…

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India introduces Bill to tighten delayed birth and death registration rules

The Lok Sabha recently saw the introduction of a pivotal Bill focused on enhancing the regulations for the registration of births and deaths. This initiative aims to urge citizens to report these vital events without delay. Instances of registration lagging by one to two years will require a magistrate's consent,…

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'Rahul Gandhi using abusive language': Kiren Rijiju hits out at Congress conduct during LS discussion

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a jibe at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, urging him to dedicate at least five minutes of his speech to the actual merits and details of the anti-paper leak bill.

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Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery dispute

Opposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-state water disputes in both houses. Manish Tewari seeks a new anti-defection law to prevent opportunistic floor-crossing. Praveen Chakravarthy demands a discussion on a misleading reply about the Cauvery water dispute. This inconsistency…

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Amit Shah to move birth registration bill; Rahul Gandhi to target government on exam leaks in Lok Sabha today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. The Lok Sabha will also consider the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill. Rahul Gandhi is expected to address the House regarding the "Anti-Paper Leak" bill. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment…

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