The Rajya Sabha passed The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026 on Wednesday, officially seeking to rename the state of Kerala to 'Keralam' during the monsoon session.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee, which must submit its report by the first week of the Winter Session 2026.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla requesting time for a debate on NEET and student protests, following ongoing disruptions by the Opposition.