Parliament is set for a heated session today as the NDA and Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc prepare to clash over key issues like the NEET paper leak and the Agnipath scheme. Following an uproar that led to Friday's adjournment, the Opposition demands urgent discussions on NEET irregularities, inflation, and unemployment. Speaker Om Birla had previously deferred discussions in favor of the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, which will continue today. BJP’s Anurag Thakur and Bansuri Swaraj will initiate the debate, with Prime Minister Modi concluding on Tuesday.

A video showing a woman being beaten with sticks in Uttar Dinajpur, allegedly by a Trinamool Congress worker, has sparked outrage. BJP and CPI(M) leaders condemned the incident, accusing the TMC of lawlessness. The primary accused, Tajmul Haque alias JCB, was arrested after the video went viral. West Bengal police confirmed his arrest and assured legal action. CPI(M) leader Md Salim and BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya criticized the TMC's handling of the incident, calling for accountability. TMC and the state government have yet to comment on the accusations.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced a rebellion against "feudal forces" on June 30, 2024, in Bhognadih, Sahibganj, shortly after being released on bail in an alleged land scam case. Invoking the 1855 Santhal rebellion against British rule, Soren, addressing a rally, vowed to drive out the BJP and protect Jharkhand’s resources. He accused the BJP of using central agencies against dissenters and declared the INDIA bloc's commitment to ousting the party nationwide. Soren emphasized the local implementation of government schemes and vowed to uphold Jharkhand’s rights and identity against external threats.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu assured efforts to fulfill Andhra Pradesh's demand for special status, emphasizing broader state development beyond one issue. In an interview, he highlighted priorities such as a railway zone and infrastructure projects like Amaravati and Pollavaram. Criticizing the previous regime, he expressed disappointment over stalled projects. Kinjarapu, re-elected from Srikakulam, criticized Jagan Reddy's administration, alleging setbacks in state progress. Regarding BJP's stance on minority reservations, he affirmed support for current policies and rejected changes. Kinjarapu's TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena alliance aims to restore Andhra's developmental momentum post-elections.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to judicial custody until July 12 by a Delhi court in connection with a money laundering case tied to the alleged liquor policy scam. The court accepted the CBI's plea for Kejriwal’s 14-day incarceration, citing non-cooperation during interrogation. The CBI alleges that Kejriwal provided evasive answers about the enhancement of profit margins for liquor wholesalers under Delhi's 2021-22 excise policy and his associate’s meetings with industry stakeholders. Kejriwal will appear via video conferencing for the next hearing at Rouse Avenue Court.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Calcutta High Court. The lawsuit comes after Banerjee claimed women were afraid to visit the Raj Bhavan due to recent activities. Bose criticized Banerjee for her remarks, saying public representatives should not make erroneous and slanderous statements. The Governor also filed a defamation suit against certain TMC leaders for their similar remarks. This move comes after a contractual employee accused Bose of molestation, which he called "baseless and absurd drama".

the Congress accused the government of muting Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's microphone as he raised the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla denied controlling the mics, stating discussions should focus on the President's address. Parliament's sound technicians, operating under the Chair’s guidance, manage mic controls. Congress released a video showing Gandhi requesting a microphone, leading to an adjournment amid chaos. The debate over who controls the mics continues as Congress demands clarity.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was released from Birsa Munda jail after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. Arrested on January 31, Soren spent five months in jail. The court granted bail on a ₹50,000 bond, noting no prima facie evidence of his guilt and no likelihood of reoffending. Soren denounced his detention as a politically motivated conspiracy. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the bail, citing his potential to misuse influence. The bail decision came two weeks after the court reserved its order on his plea.

Former Union Aviation Minister and NCP leader Praful Patel has condemned opposition protests over the Delhi airport roof collapse, accusing them of "politics over dead bodies". One person was killed and eight injured in the incident. Patel, who oversaw the terminal's construction in 2009, defended the building's safety, citing it was built by renowned construction company Larsen & Toubro. He offered condolences to the victim's family and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. The incident has sparked political tensions, with the opposition demanding accountability. Patel's NCP party has been embroiled in internal conflicts, with a rebel faction led by Ajit Pawar joining the BJP-led alliance last year.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the government for the roof collapse at Delhi airport's Terminal 1, attributing the incident to "corruption and criminal negligence". Kharge listed various infrastructure failures across the country, including roof collapses at Jabalpur airport and Ayodhya's new roads, leakage at Ram Mandir, and bridge collapses in Bihar and Gujarat. He accused PM Modi of prioritizing ribbon-cutting ceremonies over ensuring quality infrastructure. Kharge's remarks come amid the government's claims of developing "world-class infrastructure".