The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA) has reported 99.78 per cent utilisation of its revised budget estimates for 2025-26, a parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday.

The ministry's expenditure was Rs 57,075.19 crore against the revised estimate of Rs 57,203.78 crore in FY26.

The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, however, observed that despite budget estimates having been provided for the Scheme for Industrial Housing, the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) and the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), no expenditure could be incurred under these schemes during 2025-26.

Today, Shri @VijayDubeyMP, MP presented five Reports of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Lok Sabha. These include:

(i) Fortieth Report on “Rural Skilling and Migration: Impact Study of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY),… pic.twitter.com/zG17Yvcp08

— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) August 11, 2026

"Yesterday we offered to have a detailed discussion on the incidents related to the students' protest, and the government was fully prepared to respond. Home Minister Amit Shah was also fully prepared for the discussion from yesterday. However, the Opposition did not allow the discussion to take place. Even today, we were ready from the morning. All NDA MPs were seated in the House with the expectation that the discussion would begin, and the Home Minister was also fully prepared to respond. But the Congress party once again walked out, raised slogans outside and did not allow the discussion to take place," says Kiren Rijiju

VIDEO | Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "...Yesterday we offered to have a detailed discussion on the incidents related to the students' protest, and the government was fully prepared to respond. Home Minister Amit Shah was also fully prepared for… pic.twitter.com/Bx9MVhHOZl

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 11, 2026

Rajya Sabha adjourned till August 12, 11 am.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the lathi-charge during the Jharkhand students' protest, Independent MP from Jharkhand, Parimal Nathwani, says, “The state government has already met about 80% of their demands. The CM should have looked into the remaining key issues. As for the students, they… pic.twitter.com/UlDKLj1jpZ

— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026

The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 passed in Rajya Sabha.

The National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha through a voice vote on Tuesday amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol introduced the Bill on behalf of Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.

This Bill seeks to make changes to the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962, with an aim to make funding for co-operatives faster and more flexible. This Bill seeks to expand the role of the NCDC, a statutory body under the Ministry of Cooperation that finances and promotes co-operative societies, in financing the cooperative sectors across the country.

#MonsoonSession2026

Minister of State @mohol_murlidhar moved the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passing.

Following the discussion, the Lok Sabha passes the National Co-operative Development Corporation… pic.twitter.com/EHakcz1MHt

— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) August 11, 2026

#MonsoonSession2026 #LokSabha adjourned till 11:00 AM on 12.08.2026@ombirlakota @LokSabhaSectt @loksabhaspeaker pic.twitter.com/otzZd5yABB

— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) August 11, 2026

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026’passed in Lok Sabha.@nityanandraibjp @nityanandoffice @sansad_tv #MonsoonSession2026 #ParliamentSession #LokSabha #ParliamentOfIndia #18thloksabhasession pic.twitter.com/2LFYz4Fv9I

— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) August 11, 2026

Amid the logjam in Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the opposition is not changing its goalpost and its stand has been consistent from the beginning, including the demand that Home Minister Amit Shah must make a statement on police brutalities against students.

Kharge also said that the students' protest in Jharkhand is a "separate issue" and asked whether every single issue can be taken on a single day.

"We are not changing our goalpost. Our position has remained consistent from the very beginning, and we have three specific issues. The first concerns the lathi-charge and firing on students - we want to know who issued the orders and how it happened; we want a statement in the House regarding this. Secondly, as a result of the lathi-charge, many students fell ill or were hospitalised; over a 100 suffered minor injuries, and many were wounded by pellet guns. We want a statement on this matter as well. It has been 18 days, and there is no willingness to provide a statement," Kharge told reporters in Parliament House complex.

"They are merely trying to make a quick statement and move on; that is their intention. The second issue is the 'Chanda Chori' (donation theft) matter, and the third is the demand for an apology. These three issues have been raised from the beginning, remain relevant now, and will continue to persist until they are resolved," the Congress chief said.

(PTI)

#WATCH | "We are always ready," says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, on being asked why Rahul Gandhi is not ready to face Amit Shah in Parliament. pic.twitter.com/U1LTACEeFN

— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA MPs staged a protest on Tuesday, with multiple lawmakers heading towards the Parliament's Makar Dwar, carrying placards with slogans like "Grah Mantri ki Charcha se Rahul Gandhi bhago mat (Rahul Gandhi, don't run away from Home Minister's reply)".

The BJP MPs asserted that the Opposition and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi are "running away" from the discussion on the police action against students' protest even as the government confirmed that Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to give a statement on the issue.

Earlier on Monday, amid the heavy sloganeering from the Opposition benches in the Lok Sabha, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the House that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement about the students' protest and called upon the Opposition not to "run away" during the discussion.

Meanwhile, holding banners and posters against the Opposition, the NDA MPs stated that even as the government is ready to discuss the students' protest issue, the INDIA bloc is trying to disrupt the Parliament proceedings to avoid the discussion.

Some MPs were also seen holding banners condemning the Opposition's "silence" over the police action against peacefully protesting students in Jharkhand and demanded a statement from Rahul Gandhi over the issue.

(IANS)

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said that Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi has already met the protesting students in Jharkhand amid NDA MPs' protest in Parliament over police action against agitators.

Soon after arriving at Parliament, Priyanka told the media, "Rahul Gandhi has met the students from Jharkhand."

Earlier today, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs held a protest march towards Parliament against the Opposition's logjam in both the Houses.

The MPs were seen carrying placards targeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of running away from debate on student protests.

Soon after commencing, the Lok Sabha was adjourned again until 2 pm following continued disruptions and several non-productive days in the House.

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Congress MP KC Venugopal has submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking an urgent discussion on what he described as "shocking revelations" of massive financial fraud, theft and embezzlement of public donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

In the notice submitted to the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday, Venugopal alleged that a highly organised racket was operating within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with bundles of cash and valuable jewellery donated by devotees allegedly being systematically siphoned off.

Venugopal said the matter was of "urgent importance" and warranted the suspension of regular business of the House for a discussion. He alleged that the donations were made by millions of devotees and constituted the hard-earned life savings of people across the country.

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The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party's weekly meeting, "Mangal Milan", is underway at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Union Minister JP Nadda and other NDA leaders are attending the meeting.

NDA MPs were seen wavind the Tiranga alongside PM Modi during the NDA parliamentary party meeting.

After the "Mangal Milan" meeting, NDA MPs will to march towards Parliament over the Opposition's logjam in the ongoing Monsoon Session regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action against student protestors during the Jantar Mantar protest.

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin and other NDA leaders wave Tiranga during NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' at PLB Building. pic.twitter.com/3FHHsS4Msr

— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026

राहुल गांधी चर्चा से भाग नहीं सकते, आपको गृह मंत्री जी का सामना करना होगा।

Rahul Gandhi demanded a response from Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji for days. Now that the Home Minister is ready to answer every point in detail, he must not run away.#राहुल_भागना_नहीं #BhagoMat pic.twitter.com/OSvCMeWDrv

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 11, 2026

Four bills have been listed on the government's legislative agenda in the Lok Sabha today, including a proposal to officially rename Kerala as "Keralam" through an amendment to the Constitution.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The legislation follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Assembly seeking a change in the state's official name. The Union Cabinet has already approved the proposal.

The bill seeks to amend the First Schedule of the Constitution to change the state's official name from "Kerala" to "Keralam".

Shah will also introduce the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Bill, 2026. The proposed law aims to strengthen the cooperative sector by expanding the financial scope of the NCDC.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will table the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which seeks to streamline the functioning and restructuring of various tribunals across the country.

Meanwhile, Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy will introduce the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.

The proposed amendments are aimed at accelerating growth in the mining sector by encouraging private investment and simplifying procedures for the exploration and allocation of mining leases, particularly for critical minerals considered vital for strategic and industrial needs.
 

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on alleged police action against students during a protest held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026.

In its notice, Manickam Tagore alleged that lathi charges, pellet guns, tear gas, and water cannons were used against students, including women participants, resulting in injuries and widespread public concern, emphasising that these allegations require a full, fair and transparent examination by the Lok Sabha House.

"I seek leave to move an Adjournment Motion to discuss a matter of urgent public importance concerning the police action during the student protest held at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 20 July 2026. Reports and allegations arising from the incident have raised serious concerns regarding the nature and proportionality of force used to disperse the protesters. It has been alleged that lathi charges, pellet guns, tear gas, and water cannons were used against students, including women participants, resulting in injuries and widespread public concern. These allegations require a full, fair and transparent examination," the Congress leader said.

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Opposition party floor leaders will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 10 AM at the office of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha in Parliament to discuss and chalk out their strategy for the proceedings of the House.

Earlier, on Monday, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi stepped up his attack on Amit Shah, demanding a direct answer on who ordered police action against student protesters in the national capital, and stated that the Union Home Minister must "go" regardless of the answer.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Rahul Gandhi said that the Opposition is not interested in listening to Shah's "opinion" and just wanted an answer on who was behind the police crackdown.

"Amit Shah does not have the courage to come to the Parliament and stand before us. This is what they have shown in the last 15 days. Neither Narendra Modi nor Amit Shah has the guts... No one is interested in his opinion; we just want to know who ordered the firing, and if he did not order it, then who in MHA ordered it? We want to understand: is there culpability or incompetence?" said Gandhi.

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National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs will march towards Parliament on Tuesday against the opposition's logjam in the ongoing Monsoon Session over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action against student protestors during the Jantar Mantar protest.

The NDA MPs will carry placards stating that while Amit Shah is ready for a discussion on student protests, the opposition is running away from it in Parliament.

This comes amid the ongoing confrontation between the government and the Opposition over the recent student protests and the police action against demonstrators. The issue has led to repeated disruptions in Parliament, with the Opposition demanding answers from the government and Rahul Gandhi seeking a response from Shah. 

The government has now offered a debate on the issue, with the Home Minister set to respond.

(ANI)