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Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak amendment Bill amid Opposition din

Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) approved a Bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment of up to 10 years’ jail and a ₹50 lakh fine, amid sloganeering by Opposition parties. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with stricter punishment, was introduced in the House by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday (July 27, 2026).

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) passed a Bill to make insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed with a voice vote. As soon as the House convened in the post-lunch session, following two back-to-back adjournments earlier in the day, Deputy Chairman Harivansh urged protesting members to maintain decorum.

Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S. and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the West Asia early Wednesday (July 29, 2026) as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. Six Iranian advisers were killed in the U.S.-Saudi strike, two Iraqi militia officials told the Associated Press. It was not immediately clear if the advisers were included in the fighters who were killed. The militia officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A man was convicted Wednesday (July 29, 2026) of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses”. A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.

Madhya Pradesh hikes moong procurement cap to 60% as farmers protest

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) increased the limit for moong procurement from 25% to 60% of the total crop, following a meeting between State Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana and farmer representatives. The decision comes as nearly 2,000 farmers, who breached police barricades to reach the State capital, set up camp near Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s residence.

Livestream audio muted in CJI’s court during oral mentioning as per directive

The audio feed during the Supreme Court of India’s live-streaming of oral mentionings before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was muted on Friday (July 25, 2026). The control room managing the live feed for the Chief Justice’s courtroom posted a message on the chat box informing viewers that “as per direction, audio stopped in Court 1”. While the video feed continued, the lack of audio prevented the public, the media, and lawyers from hearing the oral exchange between the Bench and lawyers’ mentioning their cases.

Some BS-III vehicles may require rubber parts replaced for E20 fuel, study finds

Some rubber parts and gaskets in BS-III vehicles may need replacement when using E20 fuel, according to a study commissioned by the Centre, the Union government informed Parliament on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). “In case of testing done on BS-III vehicles introduced from 1st April, 2005 and manufactured prior to 2016, some rubber parts and gaskets may require replacement, which can be easily managed during the routine servicing regime of the vehicle,” Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said in the Rajya Sabha

Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, government tells Rajya Sabha

Cyber fraud has nearly tripled in the country — from 10,395 in 2020 to 29,758 in 2024 — with Telangana accounting for the highest number of cases last year, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).

U.S. Senator renews push for green card bill

A Democratic Senator has made a fresh bid to push a bill to provide a pathway to lawful permanent residency for millions of long-term U.S. California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday (July 27, 2026) reiterated support for his ‘Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929’ bill, first introduced last year.

SBI raises ₹4,691 cr through bonds from diversified qualified institutions

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has raised ₹4,691 crore through its first Basel III-compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds to part-fund the growth strategy, signifying its ability to diversify and raise long-term non-equity regulatory capital. This is the first Tier I bonds issuance in the ongoing financial year and the paper carries a coupon rate of 7.75%.

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side’s plea over location of alternative namaz site on July 30

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Thursday (July 30, 2026) a plea by the Muslim side alleging non-compliance with its directions to provide an alternative site near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar for offering Friday prayers. On July 24, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana had agreed to hear the plea on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).

‘Don’t be nosy parkers’ in marriages of consenting adults, Allahabad HC tells U.P. Police

Reaffirming that consenting adults are free to choose their life partners, the Allahabad High Court recently rebuked the Uttar Pradesh Police for continuing to investigate the marriage of two adults, observing that the police have “no business to be nosy parkers” in such matters.

Farmer, worker groups to intensify protests against Centre’s policiess

Days after the protests by students and youth that resulted in the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a joint convention of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) held in New Delhi on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) has decided to strengthen the protests against the Centre’s labour and farm policies.

Commonwealth Games: Sreeshankar leaps into history with second straight silver for long jump

Facing the formidable challenge of Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle, a three-time World Championships medallist, Murali Sreeshankar knew he would have to produce something extra special to wrest the gold from the Jamaican. As it turned out, the Indian had to settle for silver at the Commonwealth Games at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).