News of the day

Hrishita Singh

August 4, 2026

1. INDIA Bloc Leaders Hold Floor Strategy Meeting at Parliament House Ahead of Monsoon Session Proceedings

INDIA bloc leaders held a floor strategy meeting at Parliament House on Tuesday ahead of the Monsoon Session proceedings. The Opposition discussed key issues, including its demand for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on the alleged use of pellet guns against protesting students at Jantar Mantar.

2. Nirmala Sitharaman to Introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Bill proposes amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, Income-tax Act, and Finance Act, while replacing the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.

3. “Parliament Is Not a Forum for Slogans and Placards”: Says Om Birla as Both Houses Adjourned Till 2 PM

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 p.m. on Tuesday amid continued Opposition protests. Before the adjournment, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “Parliament is not a forum for slogans and placards,” urging members to maintain decorum and allow proceedings to continue.

4. “We Are Only Asking for a Discussion”: Mallikarjun Kharge Urges Debate in Parliament

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairperson to allow discussions on the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and alleged atrocities against students, saying only a parliamentary debate would bring all facts to light.

5. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested Over Alleged Remarks on Actor Trisha, CM Vijay

DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested from his Chennai residence after an FIR over his alleged remarks involving actor Trisha and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The arrest triggered protests by DMK workers and heightened political tensions.

6. NDA to Hold ‘Mangal Milan’ Meeting Today to Finalise Monsoon Session Strategy

The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly ‘Mangal Milan’ meeting at Parliament Library Building on Tuesday to finalise its floor strategy for the remaining Monsoon Session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers are expected to attend the meeting.

7. Parliament Panel Chief Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s Apology Over Removal of PM Modi’s Facebook Video

Parliamentary Standing Committee chairman Nishikant Dubey said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg should personally apologise for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video. He warned the incident could not be dismissed as a technical error and raised concerns over Meta’s accountability.

8. CJP Eyes Expansion, Not Politics: Abhijeet Dipke Outlines Organisation’s Next Steps

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the organisation will discuss its expansion, future roadmap and public issues at its core committee meeting. He clarified that CJP has no plans to transform into a political party and will continue as a people’s movement.

9. Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, Who Led Babri Demolition Inquiry, Dies at 87

Former Chief Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who headed the Liberhan Commission probing the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, died at 87. His 17-year inquiry concluded the demolition was meticulously planned, making it one of India’s longest-running commissions of inquiry.

10. UP CM Chairs Cabinet Meeting Ahead of Supplementary Budget Presentation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a Cabinet meeting ahead of the presentation of the state’s supplementary budget in the Assembly. The meeting reviewed key proposals and finalised the government’s agenda for the ongoing Monsoon Session.

11. Padma Shri Awardee, Educationist and Former Governor Dr D.Y. Patil Passes Away at 90

Padma Shri awardee, renowned educationist and former Governor Dr D.Y. Patil died at the age of 90. He established over 100 educational institutions and healthcare facilities, leaving behind a lasting legacy in higher education, public service, and healthcare across India.