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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
Lok Sabha And Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM
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.
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.
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.
