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Parliament adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests

The Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after Opposition members raised slogans. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge was permitted to speak by the Chairman. However, no notices under Rule 267 were admitted for discussion. Opposition members protested paper leaks and alleged theft from the Ram Temple. Union Minister Shivraj Singh…

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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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'Paper leak mafia won't be spared,' PM Modi says after anti-paper leak Bill clears Parliament

Parliament has passed a new bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. This legislation strengthens penalties for paper leaks and organized cheating syndicates. The amended law aims to build a more trustworthy examination system for all citizens. Stricter legal provisions will ensure tougher action against those involved in examination…

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2,557 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan amid West Asia conflict: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

Over 2,500 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran through neighboring countries. The Indian Embassy in Tehran facilitated their safe cross-border movement for onward travel. Government advisories urged citizens to consider temporary exits from Iran due to escalating tensions. India remains engaged with regional partners to ensure safety and secure energy…

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US deported 414 Indian nationals in first three months of 2026: EAM Jaishankar in RS

The United States deported 414 Indian nationals in early 2026. European nations sent back 174 Indian citizens during the same period. The United Kingdom and Cyprus reported the highest deportations in Europe. Government actions target illegal agents and fraudulent overseas job offers. Financial aid is available for detained Indian nationals…

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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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Anti-paper leak bill testifies govt's resolve for zero tolerance towards exam leaks: Jitendra Singh in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha debated the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday. This bill aims to prevent unfair means and paper leaks in public examinations. Offenders face imprisonment from five to ten years and significant fines. Investigations into leak cases must be completed within two months. Special fast-track courts will…

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'Why are PM Modi and Amit Shah silent?': Kharge attacks Centre over paper leak crisis as Rajya Sabha debates anti-paper leak Bill

The Rajya Sabha debated the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, after its Lok Sabha passage. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the bill as a sham, questioning its effectiveness. Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated the bill reflects constructive suggestions and protects students' futures. Amendments mandate investigations within two months and trials…

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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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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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Monsoon Session: Parliament to take up anti-paper leak Bill today, MSME, others on agenda

Parliament will consider the Public Examinations Amendment Bill on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha will introduce the MSME Development Amendment Bill. It will also pass the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill. The anti-paper leak legislation aims to strengthen existing legal frameworks. This bill addresses concerns over examination malpractices…

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Parliament Monsoon Session: Opposition floor leaders to meet at 10 am in Mallikarjun Kharge's office

Opposition floor leaders will meet Tuesday to strategize on Parliament's ongoing deadlock. The meeting aims to coordinate approaches for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings. Parliament has seen adjournments due to the NEET paper leak controversy and police actions. The Public Examinations Amendment Bill was introduced amid opposition protests…

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Opposition seeks Rajya Sabha discussion on alleged force against NEET protesters

Opposition parties on Monday sought an urgent discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the alleged use of force against students protesting the NEET paper leak issue at Jantar Mantar. Congress and TMC MPs moved Rule 267 notices demanding statements from the government over allegations of lathi-charge, tear gas and pellet…

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Govt vows fast-track courts for paper leaks. Existing ones have 2,49,000 pending cases

“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on July 23, adding that the government has “decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper…

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Anti-paper leak bill, Supreme Court judges amendment on Parliament agenda

The Lok Sabha will consider a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Another bill aims to increase the number of Supreme Court judges for consideration. Reports on medicine prices and fertilizer PSU disinvestment will be tabled. The Rajya Sabha will discuss a bill to amend national honor insult…

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Vande Mataram bill introduced in Rajya Sabha: What the proposed law seeks to change

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking to criminalise insults to or obstruction of Vande Mataram. The legislation proposes amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, to give the national song statutory protection similar to the national anthem, flag and Constitution.

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Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill

Parliament will consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Opposition MPs will move a statutory resolution seeking disapproval of an ordinance. Private members' business includes proposals on constitutional amendments and welfare issues. The Rajya Sabha will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill.

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Randeep Surjewala gives adjournment notice in RS, seeks discussion on NEET paper leak

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala seeks urgent Rajya Sabha discussion on examination system failures. This includes the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak affecting many candidates. He also highlights issues with CBSE's on-screen marking system. Reports of police action against protesting students are also noted. Institutional reforms are urgently needed to ensure fairness…

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Parliament deadlock continues; Opposition to meet over strategy

Opposition floor leaders will meet to strategize their joint parliamentary approach. Parliament remains stalled as the opposition demands a minister's resignation. They also insist on discussing the NEET-UG paper leak under a specific rule. The government is ready for debate but opposes new conditions. Meanwhile, a TMC leader criticized his…

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as govt accuses Opposition of not allowing NEET debate

The Rajya Sabha faced adjournment for the day due to a deadlock. Opposition parties demanded a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The government accused the opposition of imposing new conditions for the debate. Both sides cited different rules for initiating parliamentary discussions. No business has been conducted in…

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Lok Sabha suspends TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee; chair says remarks against women MPs hurt 'dignity of the House'

Lok Sabha suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for the session. He used unsavoury language against women members during a heated exchange. Presiding officer Krishna Prasad Tenneti announced the decision after complaints. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the motion for his suspension. The Lok Sabha was later adjourned amid opposition…

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DGCA to introduce digital platform for incident reporting, says Civil Aviation Minister

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital incident reporting platform on the eGCA portal to enable electronic submission and faster processing of mandatory occurrence reports, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha.

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India has adequate coal stocks to meet thermal power demand, with 42.8 MT available: Power Ministry

India has sufficient coal stocks to meet electricity demand, with 42.8 million tonnes available at thermal power plants as of July 12, enough for 14 days at 85% plant load factor, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. Coal-based plants, with a capacity of 230.8 GW, supplied nearly 70% of the…

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Ahead of Monsoon Session small parties lead MPs attendance rankings

Smaller parties' Members of Parliament recorded the highest attendance during the recent Budget Session. Rashtriya Loktantrik Party and Rashtriya Lok Dal MPs achieved perfect attendance records. Larger parties like BJP and Congress showed lower average attendance figures. Regional parties dominated attendance rankings in the Rajya Sabha. This data offers insights…

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Disruptions mar opening day of Monsoon Session of Parliament

Opposition members disrupted the Lok Sabha's opening day with protests. Slogans and placards demanded action on the NEET paper leak issue. The House faced multiple adjournments as order could not be restored. Similar disruptions occurred in the Rajya Sabha, leading to its adjournment. Both parliamentary houses were ultimately adjourned for…

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