Rajya Sabha Clears Bill to Raise Supreme Court Strength to 38
The Story in Brief The Rajya Sabha passed by voice vote the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. It replaces an ordinance that raised the sanctioned strength of
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Lok Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill Without Debate
The Story in Brief The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill by voice vote on Wednesday, amid opposition protests and sloganeering. The House was adjourned during Question Hour.
Proposal May Allow MDR Charges on Some UPI Payments
The Story in Brief UPI payments have so far been free for users. The government has introduced an amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, which would remove
Rajya Sabha Chairman Asks Centre to Convey Demand for Amit Shah’s Presence
The Story in Brief Parliament proceedings were repeatedly disrupted on Thursday as opposition MPs demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence over police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Rahul Gandhi backs NEET protesters and attacks BJP over police action
The Story in Brief Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met students who took part in NEET protests and criticised the BJP over police action against them. He said some students were
Government Seeks Opposition Support for Delimitation and FCRA Bills
The Story in Brief Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi for nearly 50 minutes, following a phone call and an earlier meeting. The government is seeking Opposition views
Meta Faces Parliamentary Questions Over Brief Restriction of Modi Video
The Story in Brief Meta officials told a parliamentary committee they regretted the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video and were ready to apologise, The Hindu reported.
Opposition protests in Parliament over Ayodhya donations and student police action
The Story in Brief Opposition MPs protested in the Parliament complex over allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple and police action against student protesters. They carried placards,
Lok Sabha Passes Taxation Amendment Bill During Monsoon Session
The Story in Brief The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on August 6, according to The Hindu. It amends laws covering payment systems, income
