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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 37 Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday at his residence. He told BJP MPs that Parliament must function smoothly and without disruptions. Modi also shared his personal experiences and encouraged them to spend time in the library, while focusing on youth and sports in their constituencies.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there is no plan for a special Parliament session from August 16 to 18. "There is no proposal to have any special session from August 16 to 18 on women's reservation and delimitation bills," Rijiju said. The government instead seeks support during the Monsoon Session.
The Centre renewed efforts to pass a Bill for 33 per cent women’s reservation and increase Lok Sabha seats to 816. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday to discuss the plan. The government hopes to build support before the Monsoon session ends on August 13 this year.
Iran announced on Wednesday that it reached an agreement with Oman on the geographic coordinates for a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the talks were "professional" and "moving forward." However, Iran warned that US actions could still threaten security in this critical energy waterway.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the government wants an Internet free from unlawful and obscene content. Minister L Murugan said, "The government is committed to ensuring that the Internet in India is free from any form of unlawful content or information."
Mohammed Furqan, a gangster with a ₹1-lakh reward, died in a Shamli encounter on Wednesday. Police said he was a key figure behind the Kairana exodus. The gunfight occurred in forests near Rangana village. A police constable also got injured during the exchange of fire with the dreaded criminal.
Rajya Sabha MP Sana Satish Babu said on Wednesday that Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has no moral right to speak about tobacco farmers. He claimed the coalition government supported farmers with loans and better prices. He added, "Ours is a farmers' party and theirs is the axe party," criticizing past neglect.
R Rajesh died on August 1 after giving his life jacket to save 61-year-old Benny in the Kariangode river, Kannur. Rajesh got caught in the current while helping the man reach the shore. The Chief Minister said, "His ultimate sacrifice and selfless love for humanity will forever be remembered."
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said Bangladesh has become another Pakistan, which should concern India. In a video call on Wednesday, he claimed the economy collapsed under the Muhammad Yunus regime. He also alleged that the government legalized political killings since August 5, 2024, and questioned the death tolls from recent protests.
The Congress dissolved all departments and cells of its Madhya Pradesh unit on Wednesday. Harish Chaudhary said, "It has been decided to dissolve all departments and cells of the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee at all levels with immediate effect." This restructuring aims to prepare the party for 2028 Assembly elections.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers withdrew its letter to the government on August 4, 2026, regarding chloride concerns in E20 fuel. SIAM said the data needed more authentication. The body previously claimed high chloride levels caused corrosion in vehicle parts, but now says those concerns have been addressed.
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology asked Mark Zuckerberg to apologise within three days for removing PM Modi’s Facebook Reel. Chairperson Nishikant Dubey said on Wednesday that if Meta fails to do so, the safe harbour protection will be withdrawn. The committee called the removal a publisher’s act.