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Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will present the annual Budget for 2026-27 on August 24, 2026. Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan said the Assembly session starts that day with the Lieutenant Governor’s address. The Chief Minister, who holds the finance portfolio, will present the Budget at 3 p.m. following the morning session.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that Gen Z protests are a form of dialogue and not anti-national. His remarks drew mixed reactions from political leaders. Priyanka Gandhi said, "They don't need a certificate from Mohan Bhagwat ji." Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut welcomed the outreach, calling youth ambassadors of heritage.
The government cleared Rs 2,192 crore for firms, with 62% going to companies linked to Technology Development Board panel members. While the Ministry said selections were based on merit, MP Praveen Chakravarty noted that “the optics is as important as the intent” regarding these potential conflicts of interest in funding.
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till Monday on Friday amid sloganeering over Amit Shah’s presence. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "The LoP is misleading the House. There has been no direction by the Chair." The opposition demanded a statement on police action, but the deadlock continues to persist.
The Lok Sabha passed the MSME Development Amendment Bill on Friday, August 7, 2026, without any debate. The new law aims to help small businesses get payments faster and fix liquidity issues. MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, "the credit flow to MSMEs is rising steadily" across the country today.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha on Friday amid Opposition protests. Rijiju said, "Home Minister Amit Shah is a person whose very name sends fear among terrorists and extremists." He warned that the Opposition would not be able to withstand Shah’s eventual reply.
The Samajwadi Party is targeting the BJP over alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft. The party wants to hold the government accountable without attacking the temple or saints. An SP leader said, "The SP wants to make the alleged theft a question of accountability under the BJP government."
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's plea to join police interrogation via videoconferencing. The bench remarked, "Having taken the plunge into politics, you fear eggs? When our freedom fighters have taken bullets on their chest?" Moitra later withdrew her petition from the court.
Iran rejected Donald Trump’s claims of diplomatic progress, calling his approach theatre diplomacy on loop. Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, "Using bullying, broken promises and fake news as leverage is a failed strategy." Iran wants Washington to honour commitments instead of using threats and pressure tactics to seek new deals.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday appealed to Opposition members to allow the House to proceed. Protests over the NEET paper leak and Ram temple donations stalled work. Birla said, "To empower and strengthen democracy within the country, engage in discussions, dialogues, and express your thoughts here." House adjourned.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called the FIR against Iltija Mufti a "fixed match." He said, "Don't ask me for commentary on this fixed match." Police registered the case after Iltija allegedly assaulted an officer during a protest in Srinagar on Tuesday evening, naming Mehbooba Mufti too.
Nandurbar police arrested BJP leader Vijay Choudhary late Thursday night under the SC/ST Act. The arrest followed an audio clip containing objectionable remarks against former MP Heena Gavit. Choudhary denied the allegations, claiming his voice was misused. Police said, "We will collect Chaudhary's voice sample and send it for verification."