Parliament Advances Data, Clean-Air Laws While Konkan Prepares for Deluge
Landmark Bills, Market Resilience, and Monsoon Mayhem in One Brief
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Good evening and welcome to Today’s Bharat, your comprehensive evening briefing for Tuesday, 29 July 2025. As Parliament’s Monsoon Session advances landmark reform bills, heavy rains loom over the Konkan coast, and markets stage a late-day recovery, we bring you the key developments shaping politics, the economy, society, and more. Let’s get started.
Lok Sabha clears two headline bills.
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by voice vote, raising the penalty ceiling to ₹500 crore per breach and introducing a graded consent framework for children aged 13-18. The Opposition walked out, demanding referral to a joint committee.
National Clean Air Programme Bill 2025 sets legal PM limits (35 µg/m³ annual) for the first time and empowers states to impose “polluter-pay” levies.
The Rajya Sabha will take up both bills tomorrow.
Women’s Reservation Rules notified.
The Law Ministry has published final rules operationalising the 33% reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, starting with the 2029 delimitation cycle. The Election Commission begins constituency rotation consultations on 1 September.
Supreme Court Addresses Rabies Crisis in Delhi
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing media report highlighting rampant dog bite incidents leading to rabies in Delhi and its outskirts. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan called the situation “very disturbing and alarming,” noting that hundreds of cases are reported daily, with children and the elderly being particularly vulnerable. The court is set to address this public health concern urgently.
Assam Eviction Drive in Rengma Reserve Forest
The Assam government is launching a major eviction operation in Golaghat district, targeting over 10,000 bigha (3,300 acres) of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest along the Assam-Nagaland border. Starting today, the drive will impact around 2,000 families accused of encroaching on the forest land.
Counter-Terrorism Success in Srinagar
The Indian Army’s Operation ‘Mahadev’ in Srinagar neutralized three terrorists, including the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. This operation marks a significant step in curbing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
National Developments
IIM Calcutta Student Resumes Classes Post-Bail
Premanand Mahaveer Toppanavar, accused of rape on the IIM Calcutta campus, has been allowed to resume classes after receiving bail. However, he is barred from hostel access pending further investigation, as confirmed by the institute’s director.
Monsoon Session of Parliament
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha, refuting claims by U.S. President Donald Trump about mediating an India-Pakistan ceasefire. Discussions also covered Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, reflecting India’s firm stance on national security.
Regional Spotlight
Kerala: Jiribam Case Update
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) submitted two sealed reports to the Manipur High Court regarding the Jiribam case, where six Meitei women and children were abducted and later found dead in the Barak River in November 2024. Investigations are ongoing to bring justice to the victims.
Uttar Pradesh: Political Tensions Rise
NDA MPs protested in Parliament against SP MP Dimple Yadav, following alleged remarks by Maulana Rashi, leading to an FIR in Lucknow. The controversy has sparked heated debates over religious and political sensitivities.
Economic Updates
Bharat Electronics Ltd Stock Volatility Shares of Bharat Electronics Ltd saw minor volatility, with a slight increase of 0.35% to ₹389.60 and a later dip to ₹381.30. The stock’s PE ratio stands at 51.78, slightly above the industry average of 50.83, attracting investor attention.
Industry & Trade
Steel Imports Plunge Nearly 30%
India’s April-June finished steel imports dropped 28.8%, predominantly due to reduced shipments from China (−45.8%) and Japan (−65.2%).
Adani Power Considers Stock Split
Adani Power’s board will meet on 1 August to weigh splitting its stock, amid broad market repositioning and shareholder demand.
Looking Ahead (30 July)
Rajya Sabha debate on DPDP and Clean Air bills.
RBI Monetary Policy Committee pre-policy outreach with industry bodies.
Supreme Court verdict expected on electoral bond disclosure plea.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20 in Colombo, 7 pm IST.
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