THE HEADLINES:
Disruption continues in both houses of Parliament amid opposition uproar on several issues.
Four Bills, including Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha; Bill aims to improve transparency and efficiency in functioning of Tribunals.
Protesting students begin their march towards Jharkhand Assembly over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Har Ghar Tiranga movement gains momentum, as Tiranga rallies organized across the nation.
Over ten lakh people evacuated as typhoon Dolphin batters parts of eastern China.
World Lion day is being celebrated today; Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, India scripted successful conservation journey from 523 lions to 891 in last 10 years.
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Both the houses of the Parliament were adjourned till 2:00 PM following opposition ruckus over several issues, including alleged police action during students’ protest over the NEET issue. As the Lok Sabha met after the first adjournment at 12 noon, Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, amid the opposition uproar.
The bill aims to improve efficiency, ensure independence, transparency, and uniformity in the qualifications, appointment of service of Chairpersons and Members of various Tribunals as well as the administration and functioning of the Tribunals. The legislation also proposes to establish a National Tribunals Commission. Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy also introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Bill seeks to further to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai introduced the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The bill aims to alter the name of the State of Kerala.
Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol introduced the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill aims to further amend the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962.
After that, the Presiding Officer, Sandhya Ray, urged the opposition members to go back to their seats and allow the House to function. The opposition members were on their feet demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue of alleged police action during student protests over the NEET issue. As the pandemonium continued, the Presiding Officer adjourned the House till 2:00 PM.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00 PM following opposition uproar over several issues, including alleged police action during students’ protest over the NEET issue. When the House met after the first adjournment at 12 noon.
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today said that the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the students’ protest and related issues. Speaking to the reporters at Parliament premises, Mr Rijiju appealed to the Opposition to allow the Home Minister Amit Shah to make his statement and respond to the issues raised by members without any disruption.
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The student agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered its 17th day today. The students are marching towards the Vidhan Sabha, while elaborate security arrangements have been made by the police to prevent any untoward incident. A report:
“Led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, students are marching from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium towards the Vidhan Sabha, demanding cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities. The government claims that 98 per cent of the students’ demands have been accepted, but the protesters remain firm on their key demands. During the march, the students crossed the barricades near the Old Assembly and reached the seventh and final barricade, following which the police began using water cannons to stop them. Hunger-striking student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was brought to the Assembly in an ambulance, where he joined the march on a stretcher along with his supporters. Six students continue their indefinite hunger strike. Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi, BJP state president Aditya Sahu, and several other BJP leaders and workers protesting outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence were detained. Mahvish Rahman, Akashvani News, Ranchi.”
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The gross merchandise value of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has increased from four hundred twenty two crore rupees to over one lakh fifty five thousand crore rupees in the last decade. In a social media post, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that over twelve lakh Micro and Small Enterprises including more than two lakh led by women, and over forty two thousand startups are registered on the portal.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew their collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration to always give our best for the nation.
After the Prime Minister’s call The Har Ghar Tiranga movement is gaining momentum across the nation.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Tiranga Yatras and patriotic programmes were being held across all districts in Kashmir as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The campaign is witnessing participation from people across different sections of society, with the Tricolour being carried in rallies and displayed at public places, educational institutions and government establishments. More from our Jammu Correspondent:
“Tiranga Yatras were organised in Pulwama, Anantnag, Baramulla districts and various other places with youth, students, employees and local residents participating in the rallies while carrying the National Flag.The events also featured patriotic songs, cultural performances and awareness activities. Schools, government departments, police personnel and youth groups joined the celebrations at different places. In Srinagar, preparations are also underway for a major Tiranga rally as part of the Independence Day Celebrations. District administrations across Kashmir are organising more Tiranga Yatras and public participation programmes in the coming days, taking the campaign to towns, villages and educational institutions. People are being encouraged to hoist the Tricolour at their homes and take part in Independence Day festivities, while residents are also enthusiastically participating by taking selfies with the Tiranga as part of the campaign.Ishfaq Shah, Akashvani News, JAMMU.”
In Bihar, under the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign a grand Tiranga Yatra was organized in Patna today. Led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the march began from the J.P. Circle near Gandhi Maidan and concluded near Kargil Chowk. A large number of school children and members of the general public participated in the march.
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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, is on a four-day official visit to Mauritius, starting today. The Ministry of Defence informed that the visit is part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with Mauritius. During the visit, he will interact with senior leadership of the Government of Mauritius and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration.
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Delhi Police have busted an organised cyber fraud network and arrested nine people in connection with a series of cybercrime cases. The accused were operating from Meerut, Ghaziabad and Jaipur. Briefing media in New Delhi today, DCP Central Rohit Rajbir Singh said that around 19 complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal have so far been linked to the network. The complaints originated from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Odisha, among other states.
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Chinese authorities have evacuated more than one million people from eastern China, including Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. The typhoon brought heavy rain and disrupted transport across the region. Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled in Shanghai today. Authorities have downgraded Dolphin to a tropical storm. Heavy rain has been forecast for Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Shanghai is also expected to receive heavy rainfall. Authorities have urged people to avoid outdoor activities. China had earlier issued its highest-level red alert for the Typhoon which is the strongest storm to hit the country this year.
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A Ukrainian drone strike today killed at least 12 people and injured 39 others in Nizhnekamsk, a city deep inside Russian territory. Nizhnekamsk, which lies more than 600 miles east of Moscow, is the site of a major, technologically advanced oil refinery, the likely target of the strike.
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Thousands of Kashmiri diaspora members staged a protest march in Bologna, Italy. They condemned the killings of innocent civilians by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, PoJK. The protesters raised slogans against Pakistani forces and also expressed solidarity with the civil society group, Joint Awami Action Committee. The protest came amid growing demonstrations by Kashmiri diaspora groups across the world. The protesters demanded international intervention over a brutal crackdown by Pakistani authorities in the region. Meanwhile, the Jammu Kashmir Human Rights Observatory has recorded 93 civilian deaths during the escalating protest in PoJK over the last month.
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On the occasion of World Lion Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s Asiatic lion population is thriving, with its habitat and range expanding. Sharing an article written by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Mr Modi highlighted that the Government’s unwavering commitment to conservation, backed by strong community participation, is an inspiring example of protecting country’s wildlife and preserving the species for generations to come.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the medalists of the Commonwealth Games 2026 at his residence in New Delhi yesterday. During the interaction, the medal winners shared their experiences from the Games with the Prime Minister. Mr Modi emphasized that prestige is not gained merely by cutting ribbons, but by playing with the spirit of a young student or an aspiring athlete.
India finished at the 4th spot on the medal table during the games held between 23rd July and the 2nd of this month at Glasgow in Scotland. Indian athletes won 39 medals, including 13 Gold, 17 silver and nine bronze across various sports.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Madhya Pradesh for the day.
In Himachal Pradesh, Intermittent rain has been continuing across most parts of the state this morning. More than 100 roads have been disrupted in several parts of the state due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. A report:
“The monsoon has once again become active in Himachal Pradesh, with intermittent light rain being reported from several areas, including the state capital Shimla. According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for four districts of the state today; Kangra, Sirmaur, Mandi and Kullu.In view of the weather warning, people have been advised to exercise caution and stay away from rivers and streams. Meanwhile, landslides caused by heavy rainfall have disrupted traffic on more than 100 roads across the state. As many as 255 electricity transformers and around 20 drinking water supply schemes have also been affected. Ritesh Kapoor, Akashvani News, Shimla.”
In Odisha IMD has forecast formation of a fresh low-pressure area over the north-west Bay of Bengal around the 13th of this month. A cyclonic circulation is likely to form around tomorrow, bringing another spell of rainfall to the state.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appeals to opposition to allow Home Minister Amit Shah to make his statement and respond to issues raised by members without any disruption.
Four Bills, including Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha; Bill aims to improve transparency and efficiency in functioning of Tribunals.
Protesting students begin their march towards Jharkhand Assembly over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Har Ghar Tiranga movement gains momentum, as Tiranga rallies organized across the nation.
Over ten lakh people evacuated as typhoon Dolphin batters parts of eastern China.
World Lion day is being celebrated today; Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, India scripted successful conservation journey from 523 lions to 891 in last 10 years.
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