August 10, 2026: Parliament witnessed developments around the ongoing student protests and legislative business on Monday, with the government offering a detailed discussion on the issue. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 was among four Bills introduced in the Lok Sabha, while the Rajya Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition uproar over student-related issues.
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- Government ready for detailed Parliament discussion on students’ protest: Kiren Rijiju
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the students’ protest and related issues. He also appealed to the Opposition to allow Home Minister Amit Shah to address the House. - Four Bills, including Tribunals Reforms Bill, introduced in Lok Sabha
Four Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha, including the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026. Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the legislation amid Opposition protests. - Jharkhand students’ agitation enters 17th day
Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered their 17th day. Students marched towards the Vidhan Sabha as police made elaborate security arrangements. - Delhi Police arrest nine in organised cyber fraud network
Delhi Police have arrested nine people for allegedly operating an organised cyber fraud network from Meerut, Ghaziabad and Jaipur. Police said around 19 complaints were linked to the network. - Sanjay Seth questions Jharkhand government over JSSC exam row
Union Minister and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth questioned the Jharkhand government's reluctance to order an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission examination. - India’s Asiatic lion population rises from 523 to 891 in 10 years: PM Modi
On World Lion Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's conservation efforts, saying the Asiatic lion population has increased from 523 to 891 over the last decade, alongside an expansion of its habitat and range. - IMD issues Orange Alert for heavy rainfall across four regions
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Madhya Pradesh. Several other states and regions are also expected to receive heavy rainfall. - Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid Opposition uproar
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM following Opposition uproar over several issues, including alleged police action during students’ protests linked to the NEET issue. - President Murmu pays tribute to former President V.V. Giri
President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President V.V. Giri at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his birth anniversary.
