1.Parliament Adjourned for the Day Amid Opposition Protests Over NEET, Ram Mandir Donation Row
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day after repeated Opposition protests over the NEET issue and alleged Ram Mandir donation theft. Persistent sloganeering and demands for discussions on both matters disrupted proceedings throughout the day’s Monsoon Session.
2.Kharge Seeks Amit Shah’s Statement in RS; Rijiju Says Opposition Can’t Decide Which Minister Attends House
Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in the Rajya Sabha. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju rejected the demand, saying the Opposition cannot decide which minister attends the House, amid continued disruptions.
3.”Who Stopped Him?” KC Venugopal Questions Amit Shah’s Continued Absence From Parliament
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s continued absence from Parliament, asking, “Who stopped him?” He accused the government of avoiding accountability and reiterated the Opposition’s demand for Shah’s presence in the House.
4.FCRA Amendment Bill to Be Taken Up in Parliament on August 12 Amid Centre’s Outreach to Opposition
The Centre will take up the FCRA Amendment Bill in Parliament on August 12 as it continues talks with Opposition parties to end the ongoing impasse. Home Minister Amit Shah assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma the proposed law would not have retrospective effect.
5.Jharkhand Exam Protester Hospitalised as Health Worsens During Hunger Strike
A student protester on hunger strike over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations was hospitalised after his health deteriorated. Rahul Kranti, fasting since Tuesday night, was taken to Ranchi Sadar Hospital as the agitation over recruitment exams continued.
6.TN CM Vijay Says He Initiated Cauvery Talks Proposal With Karnataka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he proposed talks with Karnataka to resolve the Cauvery dispute, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to pursuing legal remedies. He said dialogue was attempted in the hope of achieving a positive outcome for Tamil Nadu.
7.Kavitha Demands 50% BC Reservation Bill by Next Parliament Budget Session
Telangana Rakshana Sena chief K. Kavitha demanded that the Centre pass a Bill providing 50% reservation for Backward Classes in legislative bodies by the next Budget session of Parliament. She warned of a “Chalo Delhi” march if the demand remains unmet.
8.Kejriwal Urges Public to Delay Buying Petrol, Diesel Vehicles Over E20 Fuel Concerns
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urged people to avoid buying new petrol and diesel vehicles until the Centre clarifies its policy on E20 fuel. He raised concerns over future ethanol blending plans, while the Centre has denied proposals to extend blending to diesel or aviation fuel.
9.Dipke Urges BJP to Follow Bhagwat’s Advice on Gen Z Protests
Cockroach Janta Party convener Abhijeet Dipke urged the BJP to heed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s advice against branding protesting Gen Z youth as anti-national. He said the party should recognise students’ grievances over alleged NEET examination irregularities and align with Bhagwat’s remarks.
10.Trump Signs Executive Orders to Restrict Birthright Citizenship, Curb Birth Tourism
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship and cracking down on birth tourism. The measures expand categories of children deemed ineligible for automatic citizenship and seek to restrict entry for those pursuing birth tourism.
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