Opposition to Protest in Parliament Over Student Crackdown, Demands Amit Shah’s Statement on Police Action and Ram Mandir Donation Allegations

Opposition parties are set to stage a joint protest in Parliament on Tuesday as the Monsoon Session enters its eleventh day, pressing the Centre to respond to two issues that have triggered political confrontation in recent days. Leaders from opposition parties in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will gather at Makar Dwar at 10:30 am to demand a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the police action during the July 20 student protest in Delhi and to raise allegations concerning donations made to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 to Be Introduced in Lok Sabha as Parliament Takes Up Key Financial Agenda

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as Parliament takes up an important list of financial and legislative business during the ongoing session. According to the revised List of Business issued by the House, the proposed legislation aims to amend several key laws governing taxation and financial systems in the country.

Samudra Manthan Scheme: India Approves ₹84,084 Crore Mission to Boost Offshore Energy Exploration and Strengthen Energy Security

India has launched an ambitious national initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration with the approval of the Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme. Approved on July 31, 2026, the mission aims to increase domestic hydrocarbon production, reduce dependence on imported crude oil, and strengthen the country’s long-term energy security through large-scale investment in deepwater exploration and offshore infrastructure.