Opposition demands eight hours to debate exam bill, seeks apology from Amit Shah
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Lok Sabha began a six-hour debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasizing its importance for student welfare. The Opposition, seeking an apology from Amit Shah over police actions against protesters, demanded eight hours for discussion; the government offered up to ten hours. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha adjourned after introducing another bill and not addressing a third amendment bill related to national honor.
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.
— NDTV
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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