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.

Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking Cauvery Water Release from Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka to implement a decision of the Central Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding the release of Cauvery river water. The petition, filed on Monday, August 3, 2026, requests the court to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs of water per day for 15 days from Karnataka’s Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara reservoirs.

Heavy Rain Claims Four Lives in Kerala as Landslides, Wall Collapse and Power Disruptions Hit Several Districts

Torrential rainfall continued to batter several parts of Kerala on Saturday, claiming four lives and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, roads and residential areas. The intense overnight rainfall triggered landslides, debris flows and the collapse of a retaining wall in Malappuram district, prompting authorities to step up emergency response measures across the affected regions.

PM Modi Arrives in Mysuru, Received by Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Ahead of Viveka Smaraka Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mysuru, Karnataka, on Saturday to inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, popularly known as Viveka Smaraka, at the Ramakrishna Ashrama. The visit marks an important occasion dedicated to commemorating the life, teachings and enduring legacy of Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders.