1. PM Modi Meets Newly Elected NDA Rajya Sabha MPs, Urges Active Participation in House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 25 newly elected NDA Rajya Sabha MPs over breakfast on Wednesday. He urged them to maintain regular attendance, actively participate in debates, and learn from parliamentarians across party lines to strengthen parliamentary functioning.
2. Kiren Rijiju Meets Rahul Gandhi Amid Parliament Deadlock
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Parliament on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing deadlock. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also present as both sides explored ways to break the impasse and resume parliamentary proceedings.
3. Rajya Sabha Witnesses Fresh Opposition Protest Over Ram Mandir Row, Demands Amit Shah’s Presence
Rajya Sabha proceedings resumed amid Opposition protests, with MPs raising slogans over the Ram Mandir donation row and demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan urged members to maintain order, but continued disruptions hampered proceedings.
4. Government, Opposition Hold 50-Minute Meeting on Delimitation Bill Amid Parliamentary Impasse
Government and Opposition leaders held a 50-minute meeting in Parliament to discuss the proposed Delimitation Bill and ways to end the ongoing deadlock. The talks focused on resolving differences and ensuring the smooth functioning of both Houses.
5. “Miles to Go Before I Sleep”: Omar Abdullah Reiterates Demand for J&K Statehood
On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood, saying, “Miles to go before I sleep,” and vowed to continue the constitutional and democratic fight.
6. Satish Mahana Rebukes Awadhesh Prasad Over Ram Mandir Donation Remarks
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana criticised Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad over his remarks on the Ram Mandir donation issue. Mahana accused the Opposition of making irresponsible statements and urged leaders to avoid politicising matters of public faith.
7. Sharad Pawar’s NCP Removes All Party Spokespersons in Organisational Overhaul
Sharad Pawar-led NCP removed all existing party spokespersons as part of an organisational overhaul. Until fresh appointments are announced, Vidya Chavan and Mahesh Tapase will serve as official spokespersons while the party reviews its future political strategy.
8. Centre Tells Supreme Court NEET-UG Shift to Computer-Based Test Under Active Consideration
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that shifting the NEET-UG examination from pen-and-paper mode to a computer-based test is under active consideration. It said any structural change will be made only after consultations with the Health Ministry and the National Medical Commission.
9. TVK Government Unveils Maiden Budget, Announces Gold Coin Scheme for Brides
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the TVK-led government’s maiden Budget, announcing an eight-gram gold coin and silk saree for brides under the Annan Seer Thittam. He also urged the Centre to abolish NEET and restore Class XII-based medical admissions.
10. Trump Says US-Iran Talks ‘Moving Along Very Nicely’ After Day-Long Negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran held “very good discussions” during day-long negotiations, expressing optimism that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon. He warned Tehran of serious consequences if it withdrew from the ongoing diplomatic process.
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