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Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his New York remarks on India’s unity in diversity, saying actions matter more than words. Sibal accused Bhagwat of using “wise words abroad” while remaining silent on issues at home

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the existing caste census questionnaire and formulate a new one after consulting political parties, experts and the public, citing Telangana and Bihar's caste surveys as examples.

Madhapur police arrested Sanjush Lingamaneni, son of Janasena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, for allegedly causing the death of 26-year-old Bharathi Mukhi in a road accident involving an Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall three days ago.

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

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

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after passing the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, ending a stormy Monsoon Session marked by disruptions and protests. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed concern over disorder while highlighting legislative work completed during the session 

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

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following uproar over CPI(M) MP John Brittas’s allegation that a female member called him “Lungiwala”. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to respect culture and identity, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought calm

The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, paving the way for a National Tribunal Commission to oversee appointments to tribunals. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the move would make appointments transparent, independent and merit-based without changing tribunal jurisdiction.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called Indian communists “total cowards” during a Rajya Sabha debate, accusing CPI(M) MP John Brittas of spreading confusion over UPI charges. She defended the Taxation Amendment Bill and reiterated that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments

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

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

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

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon after Opposition members staged protests and demanded Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak. Continuous slogan-shouting disrupted Zero Hour, prompting the Chair to suspend the House

CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that YouTubers and media personnel entered his residence and filmed its interiors, posing a security threat to his family. He appealed to the Delhi Police, while the issue was also raised by the TMC in the Rajya Sabha

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan warned MPs against entering the Well and displaying placards during protests, urging cooperation to maintain order. Despite Opposition sloganeering, Question Hour continued with Nitin Gadkari addressing highway projects and Sudha Murthy raising concerns over rising road accidents

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after repeated sloganeering and protests by Opposition members disrupted Zero Hour proceedings. Amid the disruptions, MPs raised issues ranging from health insurance and generic medicines to hydrogen-powered trains and student protests.