Gitanjali J Angmo will lead a march to Parliament representing her husband, Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital after being moved there. The Delhi High Court declined to order his immediate transfer to a private facility. Angmo urged protesters to maintain peace and remain vigilant against disruptions. Security has been heightened across New Delhi ahead of the planned march.
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India attended an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session. Opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout to protest the invitation extended to NCPI leaders. NCPI leaders defended their party's recognition by the Election Commission and its MPs' presence. They stated that the Lok Sabha Speaker would clarify seating arrangements and disqualification matters. The government defended inviting the NCPI as they had requested recognition.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called West Bengal's political change unprecedented since Independence. He criticized the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments. Shah attended the foundation stone laying for a new dairy project. This project aims to boost the state's dairy sector and farmer incomes. The minister concluded his three-day visit to West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting. He expressed concerns over proposed delimitation legislation and the Foreign Contribution Amendment bill. O'Brien described these measures as 'draconian' and 'cowboy legislation' in his letter. The opposition fears the delimitation exercise could reduce southern states' parliamentary representation. The Foreign Contribution Amendment bill may tighten government oversight of charitable organizations.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site. He had been on an indefinite hunger strike for over twenty days. Authorities moved him to Safdarjung Hospital for necessary medical monitoring. Protesters and the Cockroach Janta Party criticized this forceful removal. However, the Delhi High Court later upheld the government's decision.
The Delhi high court rejected a plea to move Sonam Wangchuk to a private hospital. The court noted no force was used in his transfer to Safdarjung Hospital. Family members have been granted round-the-clock access to the fasting activist. Doctors are monitoring his health and administering oral substances with consent. The government acted within its rights to provide care for Wangchuk.
The RTI response showed that expenditure on sitting Rajya Sabha members rose sharply from more than Rs 98 crore in 2024-25 to over Rs 163 crore in 2025-26, marking an increase of nearly Rs 65 crore in a year. The expenditure covered salaries, domestic and international travel, office expenses, medical reimbursements and other facilities provided to MPs.
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday with a packed legislative agenda. The government aims to pass the Women's Reservation Bill after its earlier defeat. Opposition parties face electoral losses and alliance collapses, altering parliamentary arithmetic. Several key bills are listed, including the FCRA and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan. The government hopes to secure passage with adjusted strategies and potential support.
Announcing the approval, the chief minister said the proposed legislation was aimed at guaranteeing equal rights for every citizen, irrespective of religion, and congratulated his Cabinet colleagues for unanimously backing the Bill. «Today, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has wholeheartedly and unanimously approved the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026. I wish to extend my congratulations to my esteemed Cabinet colleagues and to all of you,» he said.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju defended inviting the Nationalist Citizens Party of India to an all-party meeting. Opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout protesting the invitation to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. Rijiju stated the government followed parliamentary norms and could not ignore the party's recognition request. Eight bills are listed for the upcoming Monsoon Session, which begins Monday. All parties have the right to express views and cooperate for the nation.
In another post, the CJP posted a photo of a security personnel sitting with a tear gas gun at the protest site. Earlier, Wangchuk described the proposed July 20 Parliament march as India's «second freedom movement», calling for «freedom from fear» and «freedom from injustice» while urging supporters to make the mobilisation a «big success».
Demanding a probe into financial affairs of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, both the leaders said that the «findings and the Trust's accounts should be made public so that every devotee knows how their offerings have been utilised». Ahead of the Monoon Session of the Parliament, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, urged PM to "immediately order an independent and comprehensive investigation.
More than 50 families living near Abdullah Bridge were forced to leave their homes after floodwaters flooded the settlement. Another locality near Tariq Bridge was also affected, prompting police to respond to distress calls and help residents move to safer places away from the riverbanks. Rescue and relief teams, assisted by the district administration, were deployed to evacuate affected families and assess the damage.
Two parliamentary committees have postponed approving their reports on significant legislation. This development occurs as the government seeks opposition support for other political proposals. The anti-graft bill and higher education regulator bills face widespread protest. Both bills may not be presented during the current parliamentary session. Congress criticizes the government's handling of these controversial legislative matters.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully launched into low Earth orbit on Saturday. This historic mission placed six payloads into their targeted orbit successfully. India now becomes the third nation with private orbital launch capability. The Hyderabad-based startup achieved this significant milestone on its first attempt. This launch signifies a new era for private Indian space industry operations.
Supreme Court clarified that abusive language is not obscenity under law. Mere swear words and profanities do not constitute an offense. The court set aside a conviction for using abusive slurs during an altercation. Obscenity requires a lascivious element appealing to prurient interests. Such words must also cause annoyance to others in public places.
Narcotics Control Bureau seized five kilograms of high-grade heroin in Poonch district. An alleged smuggler was arrested during a raid in Kosalyain village on Saturday. This seizure is considered one of the largest drug hauls in the border district. Investigators are working to identify the intended recipients and handlers. This incident highlights ongoing cross-border narcotics smuggling attempts.