Lok Sabha passes Mines Bill amid protests, Foreign Contribution Bill sent to Joint Committee
On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests demanding withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill 2026. The House was adjourned after Speaker Jagdambika Pal advised maintaining decorum. Meanwhile, the Foreign Contribution Bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee consisting of 31 members from both Houses, with a deadline for submission by the first week of the Winter Session 2026.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Lok Sabha passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee following Opposition protests.
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The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 amid opposition protests, referring the Foreign Contribution Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
13 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Union Home Minister referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, prompting positive responses from Mizoram, Nagaland, and the Assam Christian Forum.
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