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The Parliament wrapped up the 14th day of the Monsoon Session on Thursday amid Opposition protests. The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, while the Rajya Sabha cleared the Appropriation Bill. Meanwhile, the government started fresh efforts to build consensus for the Women's Reservation Bill.
The Cockroach Janta Party will launch a ‘kya bolti public’ campaign next month to interact with people across India. Founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Thursday, August 6, 2026, “During the ‘kya bolti public’ campaign, we will get to know what people think of the present situation in the country.”
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar recently asked the Lok Sabha about using AI in Ministry of Minority Affairs schemes. The government said it is developing digital platforms under the IndiaAI Mission. Mr. Wadiyar said, “It is of utmost importance that citizens’ rights and the safety of personal information are protected.”
Sheikh Hasina held her first press conference in exile, sparking outrage from the Bangladesh government. She said, "It is about putting Bangladesh back on the right track." Hasina used the event to discuss post-uprising violence against her party. She repeated her view that the July Uprising was a conspiracy.
Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday slammed the NDA government, saying Bihar’s law and order has "completely collapsed." He accused leaders of protecting criminals after the murder of Bunty Yadav, who was abducted on July 6. Yadav gave the victim's family five lakh rupees and demanded better support for the grieving family.
The Rajasthan government decided to hold municipal polls before panchayat elections following Rajasthan High Court directions. The BJP hopes for a strong performance in urban areas to build momentum. Meanwhile, the OBC Representative Commission finally submitted its report after 18 months, allowing the government to fix reservation quotas for voters.
UN rights experts warned on August 06 that expanding US sanctions are pushing Cuba into a full-blown humanitarian crisis. The experts said, "Food must never be used as an instrument of political pressure." These measures worsened fuel shortages and limited access to food, medicine, and transport for many local people.
The Centre said on August 6 that the Airports Authority of India and partners spent Rs 87,590 crore on airport development between FY 2021-22 and FY 2025-26. This massive investment helped modernise existing hubs and build new greenfield projects. Many cities now expect better connectivity as the government pushes these infrastructure plans.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on August 8 that the Centre restructured Jammu and Kashmir's entire debt. The government also gave Rs 5,000 crore extra support for two years. "Want to assure that every attention will be given, want J&K to prosper with other states," she told the House.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister on July 25, 2026, following widespread protests over NEET exam lapses. The Modi government started a new law to stop exam cheating and formed a task force led by Nandan Nilekani. Now, the ruling party faces many challenges to fix its image and governance.
TRS Chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha launched a nationwide campaign on Thursday demanding 50% reservation for Backward Classes in legislative bodies. She unveiled an 11-point resolution for empowerment at a Hyderabad meeting. Kavitha said, "My birth was not in my hands, but deciding who I dedicate my life and work for is."
The JPSC civil services exam dispute has turned into a major student protest in Jharkhand. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto started an indefinite hunger strike at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Many aspirants now demand a CBI probe after reports showed irregularities and the JPSC chairman resigned from his post.