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The Rajya Sabha witnessed disruptions after Opposition members protested Delhi Police's entry into the CPI(M) office to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh. JP Nadda defended the police action, saying student activists should face law enforcement, triggering further uproar in the House

Net FDI in India declined to USD 6.95 billion in FY26 from USD 27.99 billion in FY23 due to higher repatriation by foreign investors and increased ODI outflows, the government told Rajya Sabha. Gross FDI, however, reached a record USD 94.84 billion

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the seventh consecutive day as Opposition MPs protested police action against NEET paper leak demonstrators and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Amid the disruptions, the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 5.15 p.m. after Opposition members disrupted the House over the paper leak protest issue. Repeated sloganeering prevented discussion on the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, despite appeals from the Deputy Chairman.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after Opposition members demanded a discussion on the alleged police action against students protesting over the paper leak issue in Delhi. The disruption came amid continued protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that private FM radio stations must devote at least 20 per cent of daily programming to local language and culture. It also highlighted recent FM channel auctions, expansion plans, and monitoring of public service broadcasts

Left party members strongly opposed the introduction of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Calling the bill unconstitutional, opposition protests forced the House to adjourn until Monday

The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that high courts rarely adhere to the prescribed timeline of recommending judicial appointments six months before vacancies arise. It said filling higher judiciary vacancies is a continuous and collaborative process between the executive and judiciary

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that 10,389 km of High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across India, with 4,809 km completed. Rajasthan tops the state list with 1,340 km of awarded corridors

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that over 96,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, including more than 10,000 pending for over 10 years. Across India's judiciary, 5.64 crore cases remain unresolved, with delays attributed to multiple procedural and systemic factors

Parliament proceedings were stalled for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday as the Opposition demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Both Houses were adjourned without transacting business amid persistent sloganeering and Treasury-Opposition deadlocks

The Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments and failed to transact significant business as the Opposition and the government clashed over the NEET paper leak issue. The deadlock continued despite the government's offer to discuss the matter in the House

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that E20 petrol may cause a marginal 3–5 percent drop in fuel efficiency for older E10-designed vehicles, but confirmed there is no evidence of widespread engine damage or breakdowns linked to ethanol blending

Opposition parties led by the Congress disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings for a third day, protesting alleged police action against students over the NEET paper leak issue. Amid sloganeering, the Chairman adjourned the House after tributes and announcements on rail and Sikkim developments

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, seeking statutory protection for the national song Vande Mataram. The amendment proposes penalties, including imprisonment up to three years, for intentional insult or disruption of its singing, similar to provisions for the National Anthem.

The Centre has no plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent, Petroleum Minister Suresh Gopi informed the Rajya Sabha. He said any future decision would follow scientific studies, stakeholder consultations and technical assessments, while defending the E20 programme's benefits

Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments on the opening day of the Monsoon Session as opposition parties protested police action against students demonstrating over the alleged NEET paper leak. Continuous sloganeering stalled proceedings, forcing the House to adjourn without transacting any business

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to criminalise insulting or obstructing the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ by granting it the same legal protection as the National Anthem

The Centre convened an all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning July 20, seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. The session is expected to witness key constitutional, electoral, judicial and governance bills, alongside changes in Parliament's political composition

An all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session is expected to discuss key legislative business and major political issues. The government will brief floor leaders on its agenda, while opposition parties are expected to raise concerns over recent developments and pending legislation