The NDA is set to retain the Deputy Speaker position in the Lok Sabha, breaking from the tradition of granting it to the Opposition. This decision follows a "breakdown of trust" during negotiations for the Speaker post, now held by Om Birla. The government aims to appease allies like the TDP, with speculation that the post may go to Harish Balayogi. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the move, emphasizing the importance of allowing the Opposition a voice in Parliament. This escalation adds to the acrimony between the government and the newly combative Opposition.

The Opposition plans to raise the NEET issue in Parliament on Friday, during the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. The Lok Sabha saw protests over NEET during oath-taking. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the President's speech for ignoring NEET issues. BJP sources stated, "The government will respond to all queries of the Opposition." Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan may address the issue. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar, discussed the NEET controversy in a meeting. The NEET-UG exam faced allegations of question paper leaks, leading to recent arrests by the CBI.  

The BJP criticized the Congress and INDIA bloc for their comments on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's remarks about the 1975 Emergency. BJP leader Amit Malviya urged the opposition to accept their loss in the Speaker election gracefully, saying, "Don’t behave like a sore loser." Former minister Ravi Shankar Prasad called the Emergency "the sin of the murder of democracy." After being elected by voice vote, Birla condemned the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi, calling it a "black chapter" in India's history. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others told Birla the reference was political and "could have been avoided."

The opposition INDIA alliance announced plans to bring adjournment motions in both houses of Parliament tomorrow, focusing on the NEET controversy and other critical issues. Led by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, the alliance will address concerns over NEET, inflation, unemployment, and alleged misuse of investigative agencies. The decision follows a meeting where leaders discussed strategies for parliamentary debates during President Droupadi Murmu's address session. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh confirmed the agenda, emphasizing the importance of addressing key national challenges through legislative action.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to three-day CBI custody in connection with the liquor policy case. The Rouse Avenue Court granted him concessions including home-cooked food, prescribed medication, his spectacles, a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, and an hour daily to meet his wife and relatives. Kejriwal, who reads the Gita every evening, sought a belt for Tihar Jail, but the court denied this request. He will be produced before the court by 7 pm on June 29.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament on Thursday, protesting the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam. AAP general secretary Sandeep Pathak condemned the BJP for the arrest, announcing the boycott. President Murmu's address will outline the priorities of the new government led by PM Narendra Modi. This will be her first address to the joint sitting of Parliament since the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha. The boycott is a show of solidarity with Kejriwal and a protest against the BJP's alleged political vendetta.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to three-day CBI custody following his arrest in connection with a money laundering probe related to a now-scrapped excise policy. The decision was made by the Rouse Avenue court's vacation judge Amitabh Rawat, who scheduled Kejriwal's next appearance for June 29. The CBI sought custody to investigate a "larger conspiracy" allegedly involving Kejriwal and others. Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, criticized the arrest, claiming it was part of a bid to keep him detained. The case revolves around allegations of misconduct in policy formulation by a "south lobby."

Sam Pitroda has been reappointed chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, the party announced on Wednesday. Pitroda had resigned in May after remarks on inheritance tax and India's diversity sparked political controversy during the Lok Sabha elections. His statements, which suggested an inheritance tax and described India's regional diversity in controversial terms, drew strong criticism from the BJP, including Prime Minister Modi. Despite the fallout, Pitroda's return comes as the Congress looks to build on its improved tally of 99 seats, with the INDIA alliance securing 232 seats in the recent elections.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has been ordered by a court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to appear on July 2 regarding a defamation case. Filed by BJP's Vijay Mishra, the case pertains to Gandhi's remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Bengaluru in 2018. Despite objections, the court allowed the case to proceed and requested Gandhi's presence. Previously, Gandhi paused his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' for a similar court appearance. Another defamation case against him is ongoing in Bengaluru, where he was granted bail with a hearing scheduled for June 30.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav delivered a pointed message to newly re-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, emphasizing impartiality towards the opposition. Congratulating Birla, Yadav expressed concern over past suspensions and expulsions of MPs, urging fair treatment for all. He stressed that the Speaker's authority should equally guide the ruling party. Yadav's speech during the 18th Lok Sabha session highlighted the need for dignity and respect for parliamentarians. This follows Birla's recent victory over opposition candidate K Suresh in a rare Speaker election, marking the first such poll since 1976.