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The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The bill got passed by voice vote amid protests over a police crackdown on students. Kiren Rijiju said, "It is unfortunate. Please do not repeat this in the future," regarding the lack of debate.
The Assam flood toll reached 80 after two more deaths, officials said on Friday (July 31, 2026). Over two lakh people across eight districts got affected by the deluge. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The SLBC decided that a moratorium of six months will be offered to all flood-affected people."
The Rashtriya Lok Dal said on July 30, 2026, that it aims to help the NDA win the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly poll. Newly appointed State working president Anupam Mishra said, "We are focusing to get back the State party status." The party also plans to expand its reach across regions.
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from Delhi Police regarding activist Umar Khalid’s fresh bail plea. Khalid, arrested in September 2020 under the UAPA, challenged a July 4 trial court order. The court posted the matter for August 27, when it will also hear co-accused Sharjeel Imam’s plea.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut are in a heated public row. Das said, “Kangana ji ko unka Google bhi galat information batata hai.” He clarified he is 27, not 28, and a journalist. Das suggested Kangana should become a student of life to gain more wisdom.
Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy died at 12:50 a.m. on Thursday night after cardiac arrest. He got severe chest pain on July 26 and moved to Yashoda Hospital for treatment. Doctors said he never regained consciousness after five days. His death brought much sadness to many BRS party workers.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked PM Modi and Amit Shah over the police crackdown on NEET-UG protesters. He accused the government of using force to silence students. Gandhi said, "You are India's past. Be careful about how you treat India's future," while demanding accountability for the paper leaks.
BJP MP Raghav Chadha broke his silence on Thursday regarding nationwide paper leak protests. He said, "I want an outcome, not a headline." Chadha explained that his role changed after joining the BJP. He now focuses on fixing the system instead of just asking questions like he did before.
The Lok Sabha will discuss the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, 2026, on day 10 of the Monsoon Session. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha plans to take up the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, on July 31, 2026. Parliament also recently passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026.
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil chaired a meeting in New Delhi on July 30, 2026, to discuss the Mahanadi water dispute. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bishnu Deo Sai attended. They now hope to resolve this long legal battle within three months.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation. Kharge accused the government of vendetta for filing FIRs against students who ended their NEET protests. He said, "Your governments have reneged on their own word," after students faced detentions despite earlier assurances.
The Himachal Pradesh government extended the tenure of Ram Subhag Singh as principal adviser to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for two years. This order took effect on August 1. Singh, a former chief secretary, got this extension for his key role in governance reforms and various state welfare schemes.