Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was cleared by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, amid an Opposition walkout, a day after the Lok Sabha passed it.
The bill prescribes stricter punishment, with the government saying it is proceeding on the major issues affecting students and seeking cooperation from all sections to deal with the problem.
On Wednesday, Lok Sabha approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment with government asserting that the measure was taken as it is "open to learning from experiences".
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the House by Union minister Jitendra Singh on July 27, days after large-scale student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party forced Dharmendra Pradhan to resign as the education minister.
Speaking in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Singh said the government acted swiftly in the NEET paper leak case, and as many as 52 FIRs have been lodged since the anti-paper leak law came into force in 2024.
Meanwhile,Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make any obstruction or insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
The monsoon session of Parliament began on July 20 and is expected to continue till August 13.
Here Are The LIVE Updates On Parliament Monsoon Session 2026:
Amit Shah On Anti-Paper Leak Bill
The Modi govt today set a significant milestone in securing the future of our students by passing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 30, 2026
The new law will emerge as the strongest deterrent against crimes that threaten the…
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Jail Term Of 5-10 Years, Fine Of Rs 50 Lakh
Individuals involved in paper leaks or unfair means in exams will get jail terms for a minimum of five years and a maximum of 10 years, and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh.
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Paper Leak Bill Clears Parliament
Bill proposing stricter measures against paper leaks passed by Rajya Sabha after Opposition walkout.
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Dr Jitendra Singh Replies To Discussion On Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
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Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh replies to the discussion on The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in #RajyaSabha @PMOIndia
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Lok Sabha LIVE: Proceedings Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned, to meet again tomorrow at 11 am.
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Parliament Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram Punishable Offence
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that makes any insult to the national song Vande Mataram a punishable offence with Lok Sabha clearing the legislation amid din.
The government asserted that The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will grant status to Vande Mataram on par with national anthem Jana Gana Mana. It seeks to make any insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence.
Responding to a brief debate in the lower house in which only two members participated, Minister of State for Home Nityananda Rai said the Congress should have given Vande Mataram its due respect during its 76 years of rule, but instead it resorted to appeasement politics.
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215 Academics Slam Priyanka Gandhi's 'Cow Urine' Remark On IIT Professor V Kamakoti
"To dismiss a scholar through a label rather than engage with the substance of his views risks undermining the very scientific temper that our Constitution calls upon every citizen to develop," the open letter said
Over-speeding Caused 82,124 Road Accidents In 2025: Nitin Gadkari
Over-speeding caused 82,124 road accidents in India in 2025, accounting for around 16 per cent of all road accidents, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said driving on the wrong side and lane indiscipline caused 4,089 accidents, followed by jumping red lights (276) and the use of mobile phones while driving (136).
The number of road accidents in India rose by 5.3 per cent to more than 5.13 lakh in 2025, with road crashes claiming the lives of 21 people every hour, according to government data.
On average, 59 road accidents occurred every hour in the country.
"A total of 5,13,563 road accidents have been reported by police departments of states and Union Territories in the country during the calendar year 2025, claiming 1,83,382 lives," Gadkari said.
The minister also said that police departments in states and union territories reported a total of 2,85,770 road accidents across the country during the first six months of calendar year 2026.
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'Threatening Violence': BJP Over M Kharge's Remark On Amit Shah In Parliament
The Centre today accused the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of not setting up a national exam body despite knowing there was a need, and blamed the Congress for alleged policy inaction before 2014. The Congress shot back, saying the exam paper leak crisis was the doing of the current government.
The exchange erupted and climbed the decibel charts after Union Minister Jitendra Singh moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha. It was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote following an extensive discussion yesterday.
- This bill does not contain provisions to prevent paper leaks.
- This bill was introduced solely to appease the protesting students.
- Under pressure from student protests, the Prime Minister was forced to remove Education Minister Bhavan Pradhan.
- Why didn't you speak to the students when they were protesting for over a month?
- On July 20th, thousands of students were peacefully marching toward Parliament. They wanted dialogue.
- But they were met with lathi charges, tear gas, pellet guns, and electric barricades. You shut down their internet. You didn't engage with them peacefully. Many students were injured.
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Mallikarjun Kharge On Anti-Paper Leak Bill
Here is what he said:
- How many innocent people are being affected by paper leaks, how many parents are worried?
- You have increased the punishment, increased penalties, and talked about setting up a special fast track code. But this is not going to be of any use.
- We demanded a stricter law in 2024, but you ignored our request.
- Why didn't you do the work you are doing two years later in 2024?
- Lok Sabha elections were looming in 2024.
- We were raising the issue of students' futures, but if you did, you wouldn't get credit, so you abandoned it.
- Now you have hastily introduced this new proposed law.
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Here is what Jitendra Singh said:
- Congress took 33 years not to bring a National Testing Agency.
- The trial has begun yesterday on the Paper Leak case.
- Investigation will be completed in 2 months .
- The entire legal process will be completed in 5 months.
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Jitendra Singh introduces Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
Union minister Jitendra Singh introduces Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha LIVE: Proceedings Adjourned Till 3 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm amid continuing uproar by opposition
Rajya Sabha LIVE: Opposition Stages Walkout
Opposition members staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Leader of the House. JP Nadda, asserted that the Opposition had no agenda and did not want a discussion, while the government remained ready to debate all subjects.
The disruption started after the House assembled following the laying of papers, reports and ministers' statements.
Parliament News LIVE: Opposition MPs Protest In Parliament Complex On Police Action Against Students, Ram Temple Donation Theft
Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex on Thursday against alleged police excesses against student protesters and theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The MPs protested in front of Makar Dwar of Parliament. Slogans such as 'chadhawa chor, gaddi chor', 'grih mantri sadan mein aao' and 'who gave the order' were raised by the lawmakers.
The MPs also kept a donation box with them and they were seen putting money inside it to symbolise the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple.
Besides Priyanka Gandhi, SP's Dharmendra Yadav, TMC's Sagarika Ghose, JMM's Mahua Maji, among others, participated in the protest.
#WATCH | Delhi: Samajwadi Party MPs hold a protest over Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. pic.twitter.com/lmsPRakTQ8
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2026
Lok Sabha LIVE: Proceedings Adjourned Till 2 pm
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid slogan-shouting by Opposition over various issues.
Parliament Proceedings LIVE: Congress MP Manish Tewari Submits Adjournment Motion Notice In Lok Sabha
Congress MP Manish Tewari has submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "the contours of a new Anti-Defection Law that proscribes Mass Political Defections driven by opportunism and bereft of any genuine ideological or policy differences while simultaneously providing space for honest and critical dissent both inside and outside Parliament and the legislatures."
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala Gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha
Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to discuss "the issue of theft of donations, looting of offerings, and embezzlement regarding the Shri Ram Mandir..."
