Daily Bulletin

The government is leveraging the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) to manage urban flooding, according to a Rajya Sabha reply by Minister of State Shri Tokhan Sahu. Under AMRUT 1.0, States and UTs have undertaken 838 storm water drainage projects worth ₹3,022.39 crore. Furthermore, under AMRUT 2.0, States have initiated 2,951 water body rejuvenation projects valued at ₹6,003.34 crore, covering approximately 1.21 lakh acres.

The Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the Bar Council of India (BCI), has released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for public and stakeholder consultation. The BCI has invited comments and suggestions on the draft bill until July 31, 2026, as part of a transparent legislative process to align the legal profession's framework with contemporary needs.

The government has strengthened the legal and operational framework for digital security with the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. To combat cybercrime, the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and a national helpline '1930' have been established. These measures are complemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which uses AI/ML models and the Comprehensive UPI Information Security Framework (CUISF) 2025 to secure digital transactions.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on a tumultuous note on July 20, 2026, with both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha being adjourned for the day. The proceedings were disrupted by an uproar from Opposition parties over several issues, including the NEET paper leak case.

The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the state legislative assembly. This legislative move aims to establish a common set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance for all citizens in the state. The bill will now be subject to debate and voting in the assembly.

The judicial inquiry report into the 1993 Kolkata Police firing incident was formally tabled in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. This procedural step brings the findings into the public domain for legislative scrutiny and debate, addressing long-standing issues of accountability.

The Supreme Court of India has permitted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to oversee the probe into alleged irregularities in donation collection for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Observing that there was a "prima facie case of commission of an offence," the apex court cautioned against politicising the issue and directed that the investigation proceed to its logical conclusion.

The Calcutta High Court has denied Trinamool Congress leader Shri Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. A bench led by Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya rejected the plea, instead directing that he undergo a medical examination at the state-run SSKM Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.