New Delhi, India — Lok Sabha opened with Vande Mataram for the first time on the final day of the Monsoon Session before the House was adjourned sine die. Vande Mataram Opens Lok Sabha In Historic First Lok Sabha witnessed a historic moment on Thursday, August 13, 2026, when proceedings began with the National Song Vande Mataram for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and members from across the House were p

Parliament protests and Opposition strategy have come under focus during the Monsoon Session. Frequent adjournments are affecting Question Hour scrutiny and debate over government bills, raising concerns that Opposition parties may be surrendering their strongest democratic platform.  

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid loud Opposition protests and sloganeering. Opposition MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence while protesting the July 20 police action, forcing repeated adjournments. Kerala Name Change Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amid Uproar The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four pieces of legislation introduced in the Lok Sa

Pawan Kalyan marked World Lion Day by praising India’s efforts to protect the Asiatic lion and describing its roar as a symbol of Bharat’s wild heritage. He highlighted the rise in the Asiatic lion population from 411 in 2010 to 891 in 2025 and credited governments, conservationists and local communities. Pawan Kalyan Hails Asiatic Lion Conservation on World Lion Day Andhra Pradesh Deputy Ch

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the ongoing Parliament deadlock is unlikely to end until Union Home Minister Amit Shah makes a statement in the House. Her remarks came amid repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session as the Opposition intensified its pressure on the government. Priyanka Says Parliament Deadlock Will Continue Until Amit Shah Speaks Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the ongoing deadlock in Parliament is li

Two women from Tamil Nadu, P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal, received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 in Chennai for their grassroots work in marine conservation, sustainable agriculture and community empowerment. Two Women Honoured for Environmental Leadership P. Pechiyammal, leader of the Neithal Self Help Group in Vedhalai, Ramanathapuram d

A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute food insecurity across 45 vulnerable countries by the end of 2027. Central America and Southern Africa may face the sharpest rise as drought, erratic rainfall, floods and higher food prices threaten millions. Strong El Niño Raises Global Hunger Risk A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million additional people into acute food insecurity across vulnerable reg

The Centre may convene a special Parliament session from August 17 to reconsider legislation connecting delimitation with the implementation of women’s reservation. The reported plan remains tentative as the government evaluates political support needed to pass a constitutional amendment in both Houses. Parliament Special Session Likely on Aug 17 for Key Bills New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government may convene a special session of

Parliament Passes Two Major Amendment Bills Amid NEET Row The Lok Sabha passed a tougher anti-paper leak Bill with stricter penalties, fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations, while the Rajya Sabha approved legal protection for Vande Mataram amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Pass Key Bills Amid NEET Row

Indo-MIM IPO Allotment and Listing Update Indo-MIM IPO allotment is expected to be finalised on July 28, 2026, after the public issue received 72.34 times subscription. Applicants can verify their share allocation through the NSE, BSE, or MUFG Intime portals using their PAN and application details. Indo-MIM IPO Allotment Status: Check Shares on NSE and BSE The Indo-MIM IPO allotment sta

Nilekani-Led Exam Reform Panel Faces Trust and Privacy Test PM Modi’s Nandan Nilekani-led examination reform task force will examine technology, security and structural changes for the NTA. The APAAR consent dispute shows that privacy, voluntary participation, and accountability will be vital to restoring student trust. Nandan Nilekani Exam Reform Task Force Faces APAAR Trust Test The Nandan Nilekani exam reform task

The Centre has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as India's new Higher Education Secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi in a major bureaucratic reshuffle. With extensive administrative experience, Gangwar now leads higher education policy, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.   The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, su

NEET Protest Rocks Parliament as Monsoon Session Opens Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026 opened amid repeated adjournments as Opposition MPs demanded debates on the NEET-UG paper leak, police action against CJP protesters, and the alleged Ayodhya donation theft. A Supreme Court judges' amendment bill was introduced during the uproar.   NEET Protest Rocks Parliament as Monsoon Session Opens The Monsoon Session 2026 NEET row t

The proposed relocation of the Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport has returned to public attention after access restrictions were imposed. Aviation officials cite security and runway limitations, while community representatives demand consultation and legal protection.   The proposal to relocate the Bankra Mosque from inside Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has again become a major public issue as aviation authori

Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out Of Public View Ahead Of Ali Khamenei Funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is unlikely to make a public appearance during the state funeral ceremonies of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid serious security concerns and heightened regional tensions. His continued absence from public view after the conflict has triggered fresh questions about security arrangements, leadership visibility, and Iran’s internal p