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July 31, 2026 3:50 PM

Parliament adjourned till Monday amid Opposition protests; Lok Sabha clears Births and Deaths Amendment Bill

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till Monday amid persistent protests by Opposition members on Friday. Amid the disruptions, the Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by voice vote. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai moved the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, which was cleared amid continuous sloganeering in the House. The legislation makes delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent. Under the amend...

July 31, 2026 8:15 AM

PM Modi welcomes passage of anti-paper leak bill in Parliament, says ‘paper leak mafia will not be spared’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a more transparent, credible and robust examination system. He asserted that those involved in examination paper leak rackets "will not be spared" and said the new law fulfils the government's commitment to protecting the future of students. In a video message shared on X after the Rajya Sabha pa...

July 31, 2026 12:00 AM

Rajya Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill, strengthening legal framework against exam malpractices

The Parliament on Thursday cleared the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha passing the legislation by voice vote after it had earlier been approved by the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb unfair practices in public examinations and safeguard the interests of students and job aspirants. Replying to the debate in the Upper House, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Eart...

July 27, 2026 4:26 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 pm; Speaker Birla offers six-hour debate on anti-paper leak Bill

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 5 pm on Monday after persistent sloganeering by Opposition members disrupted proceedings, preventing a discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The adjournment marked the third disruption of the day, with the House repeatedly witnessing protests from Opposition benches following the introduction of the anti-paper leak Bill by the Centre. Appealing to members to maintain the dignity and decorum of the House, Speake...

July 24, 2026 1:23 PM

Parliament proceedings affected for fifth day over NEET row as opposition protests force repeated adjournments

Parliament proceedings remained affected for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as persistent protests by Opposition parties over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak disrupted proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, with the government reiterating its readiness for a discussion while the Opposition continued to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In the Lok Sabha, protests by opposition members forced the House to be adjourned until 11 a.m. on ...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

‘Don’t exploit circumstances for small political gains’: Bhupender Yadav urges opposition to debate NEET issue in Parliament

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday urged the Opposition to avoid "unnecessary politics" over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and instead engage in dialogue, asserting that Parliament is the appropriate forum to discuss examination reforms and safeguard students' interests. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said the government has invited the Opposition for a discussion and stressed that solutions to issues concerning students should emerge through dialogue rather than confrontation. "The education of ...

July 20, 2026 9:11 AM

Monsoon Session begins today; Lok Sabha to introduce SC Judges Amendment Bill

The Monsoon Session of Parliament begins on Monday with a packed legislative agenda in both Houses. The Lok Sabha is set to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, while the Rajya Sabha is scheduled to take up a Bill proposing amendments to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. In the Lok Sabha, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to replace the ordinance iss...

July 19, 2026 5:17 PM

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Monsoon Session; 58 leaders from 40 political parties participate

The Centre on Sunday held an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairing discussions with leaders of political parties at the Parliament House Complex in New Delhi. The meeting, convened by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, was attended by 58 leaders representing 40 political parties, including Union ministers. Among those present were Union Health and Family Welfare Minister and Leader of the House ...

April 18, 2026 5:27 PM

Parliament adjourned sine die after Budget Session; nine bills passed, productivity remains high

Both Houses of Parliament of India were adjourned sine die on Saturday, bringing the Budget Session 2026 to a close after 81 days and 31 sittings. The session, which began on January 28, saw a total of 13 sittings in its first phase, followed by 15 in the second and three in the final phase. Despite disruptions during key debates, the session recorded strong productivity, with the Lok Sabha achieving around 93 per cent productivity and the Rajya Sabha exceeding 100 per cent at approximately 110...

April 18, 2026 12:27 PM

Rajya Sabha concludes Budget Session with 109.87% productivity, Chairman lauds members’ contributions

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Saturday delivered his valedictory remarks, formally bringing the 270th Session—and the Budget Session of Parliament—to a close, while commending members for their active participation and constructive debates. Highlighting the significance of the Budget Session, the Chairman described it as the most consequential among Parliament’s three sessions, noting that the decisions taken during this period directly influence the country’s economic direction an...