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Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Lok Sabha Passes Vande Mataram Bill

The anti-paper leak bill will be up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha, it was passed in the Lower House by voice vote

Shashank NairUpdated: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 04:02 PM IST
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Lok Sabha Passes Vande Mataram Bill
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30 July 2026 10:37 AM IST

A day after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed by the Lok Sabha, the bill will be up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha. The anti-paper leak bill was passed in the Lower House by voice vote.

Rahul-Rijiju face-off

On Wednesday, a massive face-off unfolded between Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after the LoP alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah authorised police firing against student protesters, triggering a massive uproar inside and outside Parliament.

"He put pellets into the blood of our students. He ordered the students of India to be shot," Gandhi said amid chaos in the House.

Responding to Gandhi's remark, a visibly aggressive Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju termed the allegation "baseless" and demanded that Gandhi either substantiate the charge or apologise to the House.

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 on Thursday.

30 July 2026 04:01 PM IST

Lok Sabha Passes Vande Mataram Bill

A day after it was cleared by the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha passed the Bill making the intentional insult of, or disruption during, the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence.

30 July 2026 04:02 PM IST

'Kharge's remarks on Manusmriti will be expunged': Chairman

Following a heated argument over Kharge's remarks on Manusmriti, the Rajya Sabha Chairman said that the words would be expunged.

30 July 2026 04:01 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda says Kharge's remarks are divisive and can create harm in society.

Union Minister JP Nadda said that it was not the "original text of the Manusmriti that was being referred to by Kharge, adding that the remarks are divisive and can create harm in society.

30 July 2026 03:23 PM IST

Major uproar in Rajya Sabha after Kharge's remark over Manusmriti

Major uproar erupted in the Rajya Sabha after Kharge alleged that Manusmiriti promotes casteism in the field of education.

30 July 2026 03:23 PM IST

 Kharge questions Dharmendra Pradhan’s ‘war hero’ welcome

Kharge questioned Dharmendra Pradhan's warm welcome like a "war hero" on Parliament premises after his resignation.

30 July 2026 03:00 PM IST

Kharge questions AK-47 use in Bihar

Kharge questioned the government over the police crackdown on student protesters, questioning why AK-47s were allegedly used in Bihar

30 July 2026 02:46 PM IST

Govt was "scared" after Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in protest outside PM’s residence

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge said the government was “scared” after Rahul Gandhi staged a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. He further claimed that Gandhi's protest forced the government to act on the Opposition’s demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

30 July 2026 02:46 PM IST

'Changes to anti-paper leak Bill will make no difference': Kharge

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said the amendments made to the 2024 anti-paper leak Bill were largely limited to figures, such as the quantum of punishment and fines. The senior leader said these changes would not make any difference.

30 July 2026 02:37 PM IST

'Reaffirmation of govt's highest commitment': Jitendra Singh

"The Anti-Paper Leak Bill is a reaffirmation of the government's highest commitment to safeguarding the welfare of the students and youth of this country," Singh said.

30 July 2026 02:21 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh tables anti-paper leak Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister Jitendra Singh tables the anti-paper leak Bill in the Upper House, listing paper leaks that occurred during the UPA era as well as in Opposition-ruled states after 2014.

30 July 2026 02:21 PM IST

Lok Sabha And Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM

30 July 2026 12:17 PM IST

Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha over July 20 police action

Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha after seeking a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Delhi Police action on July 20 during the CJP led student protests.

30 July 2026 12:17 PM IST

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala Submits Notice In Rajya Sabha Seeking Urgent Discussion On Ram Temple Donation Theft

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday submitted a formal notice under Rule 267, seeking the suspension of listed business to discuss alleged financial irregularities, embezzlement, and donation looting linked to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

30 July 2026 10:22 AM IST

Opposition leaders to meet at 10 am to finalise floor strategy in Parliament

Floor leaders of the Opposition are slated to meet at 10 am to finalise their floor strategy in Parliament. At 10:30 am, Opposition MPs will protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament.