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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 16 LIVE: The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026' passed in LS; RS passes The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026'
The ongoing Monsoon Session of [Parliament] witnessed disruptions by the Opposition, leading to multiple adjournments in both the [Lok Sabha] and [Rajya Sabha]. Despite the protests, several crucial bills were introduced or passed, including the [Tribunals Reforms Bill], the [Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill], and the [Bankers' Books Evidence Bill].
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Must ReadAfter 50 years, Child Welfare Programme set for makeover
The government is planning a significant overhaul of the 50-year-old [Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)] program, aiming to transform Anganwadi centers into integrated hubs for early childhood care and women-led development. The makeover, discussed at a [Niti Aayog] high-level meeting, proposes minimum infrastructure standards, improved supply chains, and potential classification of Anganwadi workers as unorganized workers eligible for social security benefits.
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Congress to strongly oppose FCRA Bill, warns against repeating 2023 ‘mass suspension’ episode
The Congress party has announced its strong opposition to the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, citing concerns over potential misuse of parliamentary procedures. The party warned against repeating the December 2023 scenario where key legislation was passed following the mass suspension of 146 Opposition MPs.
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Must ReadSC proposes special courts to exclusively hear CBI, NIA cases on Manipur ethnic violence
The [Supreme Court of India] has proposed the creation of dedicated Special Courts under the jurisdiction of the [Gauhati High Court] to exclusively handle cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence investigated by the [Central Bureau of Investigation] and the [National Investigation Agency]. This directive aims to expedite the trial process, given the massive backlog of nearly 900 witnesses yet to be examined, and ensure day-to-day hearings for heinous crimes, including sexual violence.
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Must ReadChina’s media slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh
India formally named 27 locations in [Arunachal Pradesh] on its official map, a move criticized by Chinese state media as a unilateral action that could complicate border negotiations. This follows China's repeated attempts to standardize names for places in [Arunachal Pradesh], which Beijing claims as 'South Tibet'.
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Must ReadGovt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022
The government has reported a decline in the estimated youth unemployment rate (15-29 years) to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022, alongside an increase in the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) to 41.4%. This data, based on the [Periodic Labour Force Survey], was presented in the [Lok Sabha] to highlight the impact of various employment generation schemes and government initiatives like Rozgar Melas and PLI schemes.
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Must ReadRussia’s share in India’s oil imports jump to all-time high of 48% despite 100% tariffs threat from U.S.
According to recent data, Russia's share in India's total crude oil imports reached a historic high of 48% in June 2026. This development occurs against the backdrop of the [U.S.
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Must ReadAfter a dash for hot dollars, India dives deep for sticky money
The Indian government is actively implementing a two-pronged strategy to manage external sector pressures, simultaneously targeting short-term 'hot money' for immediate liquidity and long-term 'sticky money' for structural economic growth. This includes raising the threshold for [Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)] approval for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore, alongside [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)] measures to attract non-resident Indian deposits and external commercial borrowings.
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Must ReadSupreme Court asks Centre, Assam to file replies on pleas for issuance of NRC ID cards
The [Supreme Court] has sought responses from the Central government and the Assam State government regarding petitions demanding the issuance of National Identity Cards to individuals included in the final [National Register of Citizens (NRC)] published in August 2019. The petitions highlight the continued uncertainty faced by those included in the list, as well as the delay in initiating the appeals process for the approximately 19 lakh individuals excluded from the register.
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Must ReadHow can there be a fair delimitation when it is a fraud: TNCC president
Political leaders in Tamil Nadu, including TNCC president B. Manickam Tagore, are strongly opposing the upcoming **delimitation** exercise, arguing it will disproportionately benefit northern states like Uttar Pradesh while penalizing southern states that have successfully controlled their populations.
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