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The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after a stormy Monsoon session marked by repeated disruptions and 39.17 per cent productivity. The House passed or returned 12 bills, while Chairman CP Radhakrishnan expressed concern over lost working hours and disorder

The Lok Sabha recorded 15 per cent productivity during the Monsoon session, making it one of its lowest-performing sessions since 2004, according to PRS Legislative Research. The Rajya Sabha functioned for 33 per cent of scheduled time amid repeated disruptions

A petition signed by over 14,000 people claiming to represent the academic and scientific community has sought Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s intervention over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s “gau mutra expert” remark against IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti

DMK MP Kanimozhi attended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s customary tea meeting as Congress, Samajwadi Party and other INDIA bloc parties stayed away. Her participation sparked speculation over DMK-Congress ties, though Kanimozhi said the DMK remained part of the bloc

The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded with 12 bills passed, but productivity remained low, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said. He blamed Opposition disruptions for reduced functioning, citing 19% productivity in Lok Sabha and 39% in Rajya Sabha

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of adopting an “anarchic mindset” by repeatedly disrupting Parliament and avoiding debate. His remarks came amid a standoff over alleged police action against protesting students, with Home Minister Amit Shah offering to discuss the issue

CPI-M MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over an alleged “lungi wala” remark. Several Opposition leaders backed Brittas, calling the remark disrespectful and a cultural attack, as noisy scenes disrupted proceedings in Rajya Sabha

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for a parliamentary discussion on students’ protests, calling it a “last-minute” attempt to revive his image. Gandhi demanded answers over alleged police action against protesting students and sought Shah’s resignation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult the Opposition on a debate over students’ protests concerning the NEET paper-leak issue. Shah said he was ready to answer all questions during the discussion

The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight

NDA and Opposition MPs staged rival protests outside Parliament over police action against protesting students in Jharkhand. The NDA accused Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of disrupting proceedings, while Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence to address the issue in Parliament

NDA MPs protested at Parliament, accusing Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of avoiding a discussion on police action against protesting students. The BJP said Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to respond, while the Opposition continued protests over NEET irregularities and alleged police brutality

Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition wants Amit Shah to clarify whether he ordered firing on protesting students, rejecting a general debate on education. Congress reiterated three demands—Shah's clarification, PM Modi's apology over student police action and a statement on Ram Temple donations

Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifying that UPI will remain free for consumers. The legislation also seeks to attract foreign capital, boost electronics manufacturing and ease operations for global cloud companies

Banks wrote off nearly Rs 9.95 lakh crore in loans to large corporates and services over 12 financial years, Parliament was informed. The government said write-offs do not waive borrower liabilities, while recoveries continue. Fiscal and external debt indicators remain stable

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled the suspension of 146 MPs during the 2023 Winter Session, warning that history should not repeat itself. His remarks came ahead of the final week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, with key legislation, including the FCRA Bill, expected

Parliament has passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, mandating faster payments through TReDS, quicker dispute resolution and decriminalisation of minor compliance violations. The legislation seeks to improve liquidity for MSMEs and strengthen the ease of doing businessIANSIANS

Congress on Friday issued a three-line whip directing its Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs to remain present on August 10, 11 and 12, citing important issues for discussion. The party also asked INDIA bloc allies to ensure their MPs’ attendance

NCPI MP Satabdi Roy shared details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s breakfast meeting with newly inducted NDA Lok Sabha MPs. She said Modi discussed constituency development, parliamentary responsibilities and the importance of MPs’ contributions while encouraging coordination and active participation

The Rajya Sabha passed the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026, authorising excess expenditure incurred during FY2022-23. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the excess grants related to a Railway Ministry court order and debt repayment with no fiscal impact