Rajya Sabha Passes Births Deaths Amendment Bill Amid Protests
The Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote on Tuesday amid opposition protests. The bill mandates a judicial magistrate's order for registrations delayed over two years, up from one year under current law. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the amendment aims to ensure proper registration of births and deaths to prevent "ghost voters." Opposition members demanded the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and raised slogans against alleged temple donation thefts.
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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