Top news of the day: Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak Bill; Rajya Sabha passes Bill to criminalise insult to Vande Mataram, and more
The Indian Parliament passed significant legislation, including an anti-paper leak bill and a law criminalizing insults to the national song Vande Mataram. Additionally, the government addressed technical concerns regarding E20 fuel in older vehicles.
Why it matters
These legislative changes impact national education policy, cultural regulations, and automotive standards in India.
Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) approved a Bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment of up to 10 years’ jail and a ₹50 lakh fine, amid sloganeering by Opposition parties. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with stricter punishment, was introduced in the House by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday (July 27, 2026).
Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) passed a Bill to make insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence . The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed with a voice vote. As soon as the House convened in the post-lunch session, following two back-to-back adjournments earlier in the day, Deputy Chairman Harivansh urged protesting members to maintain decorum.
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