Dr. Manish Kumar and Pooja break down five major news stories: Parliament's chaotic Monsoon Session, PM Modi's meeting with NDA MPs, NHRC's notice to Meta, Jharkhand's student protests, Punjab's possible BJP-Akali Dal alliance, and Pakistan's Balochistan crisis.
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Parliament's scheduled meeting disrupted by opposition protests and adjourned repeatedly.
India's human rights body asked Meta and state authorities to respond over harmful content concerns.
Jharkhand students demanding action against recruitment exam irregularities and leaked papers.
PM Modi's meeting with rebel TMC and Shiv Sena MPs to encourage parliamentary involvement.
Possible Punjab pre-election partnership discussed after Sukhbir Badal met PM Modi.
Insurgent groups in Pakistan's Balochistan province escalating their demand for independence.
Legal and regulatory efforts to protect minors from harmful social media content.
Why was Parliament adjourned during the Monsoon Session?
Opposition MPs staged protests over multiple issues, disrupting proceedings in both Houses and forcing adjournment until Monday.
What did PM Modi tell NDA MPs at the breakfast meeting?
He advised them to take an active part in parliamentary debates and assured them of his support, calling NDA a family.
What is the Congress whip for the final week of Parliament?
Congress directed all its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs to remain present for the last week of the session.
Why are Jharkhand students protesting?
Students are demanding action against JPSC/JSSC recruitment exam irregularities and paper leaks.
Why did NHRC issue a notice to Meta?
NHRC sought responses over potentially obscene and age-inappropriate content, including possible child sexual abuse material, on Instagram and Facebook.
How much did the US court order Meta to pay?
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for harming children's mental health and failing to provide adequate online protections.
Is BJP forming an alliance with Akali Dal in Punjab?
Talks remain speculation after Sukhbir Badal met PM Modi; no official announcement has been made.
What did Arvind Kejriwal say about the BJP-Akali Dal meeting?
He mocked the possible alliance in a tweet, calling it an unexpected partnership.
What is happening in Balochistan?
Baloch insurgents claim control over large areas and have declared August 11 as Republic of Balochistan independence day, further straining Pakistan's control.