Monsoon session comes to an end
The Monsoon Session of Parliament ended Thursday in continued turmoil, with the opposition resolutely pressing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue in poll-bound Bihar. (Image credits: PTI)
Modi and Gandhi lock horns over Operation Sindoor
PM Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clashed in the Operation Sindoor debate. Modi criticised Congress for trusting Pakistan over India’s government and army, while Gandhi accused the government of restricting Indian pilots and claimed the operation was aimed at protecting Modi’s image. (Image credits: PTI)
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns mid-term
Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation as Vice President, citing health reasons with two years left in his term, fueled speculation. His departure on the first day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session left political analysts probing for reasons beyond his stated health concerns. (Image credits: PTI)
Om Birla forms 3-member committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced a three-member committee to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in the “cash-at-home” controversy. The panel included senior advocate PV Acharya as the jurist member, along with SC Judge Aravind Kumar and Madras HC Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava. (Image credits: PTI)
INDIA bloc protests SIR
Throughout the session, the INDIA bloc protested the SIR inside and outside Parliament, accusing the ECI of “vote theft.” While the ruling party accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings, the anti-BJP bloc displayed banners reading “Stop vote chori."
Amit Shah introduces ‘tainted ministers’ bill
Union home minister Amit Shah introduced bills requiring the PM, CMs, and ministers to resign if detained for 30 days for serious offences, though they can be reappointed after release. The timing, just before Parliament’s Monsoon session ended.
Historic showdown in VP polls
For the first time since Independence, both ruling and opposition alliances are fielding South Indian candidates in India’s vice-presidential election: NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan (Tamil Nadu) and INDIA bloc’s Justice B Sudershan Reddy (Telangana).(Image credits: PTI)
Money games banned under new law
Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it amid din without debate. Piloted by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the bill bans all online money games, restricts related advertisements, and bars banks from facilitating payments. (Image credits: PTI)
Parliamentary work slows since July 21
During the month-long Monsoon session, the Lok Sabha passed 12 bills and the Rajya Sabha 14. Apart from debates on Operation Sindoor, parliamentary business remained limited since July 21. (Image credits: PTI)
Birla criticises opposition tactics
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla concluded the Monsoon Session, criticising the opposition for “planned disruptions” and “sloganeering” and highlighting the lack of decorum. He noted the House’s productivity was only 37 hours, far short of the targeted 120 hours. (Image credits: PTI)