August 13, 2026: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die after the Monsoon Session concluded with 19 sittings over 25 days and passage of 12 Bills, while Parliament also passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, with the government stating that it will not affect states’ rights or revenue structure.
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- Parliament Monsoon Session Concludes After Passage of 12 Bills
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on August 13, bringing the Monsoon Session to a close after 19 sittings spread over 25 days. Several Bills of national importance were passed during the session. - Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill Passed by Parliament
Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill passed by Parliament aims to increase production and employment in the mining sector. He said the legislation will not take away states’ rights or affect their revenue structure. - IMD Issues Red Warning for Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall
The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Chhattisgarh until August 14. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Gangetic West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttarakhand over the next three to four days. - CJI Surya Kant Interacts with Persons with Disabilities at Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant hosted a special interaction with Persons with Disabilities at the Supreme Court premises in New Delhi ahead of Independence Day. He listened to their experiences and appreciated their contributions. - President Murmu Confers Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards on Over 100 Artists
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 to more than 100 artists at a special ceremony in New Delhi. The awards recognised contributions to performing arts, music, dance, theatre and folk traditions. - India Welcomes Kenya’s Recognition of Persons of Indian Origin as Indigenous Community
India welcomed Kenya’s decision to recognise Persons of Indian Origin as an indigenous community. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said India and Kenya share historical and multifaceted relations, strengthened through regular high-level engagements. - Defence Ministry Launches Indigenous GARUD High-Resolution Binoculars
India Optel Limited, a Defence Production PSU, launched the indigenous GARUD High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market. The Defence Ministry said the product reflects the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous design and manufacturing. - Union Ministers Join Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Ahead of Independence Day
Union Ministers including Amit Shah, J. P. Nadda and S. Jaishankar joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by hoisting the Tricolour on August 13 as part of Independence Day celebrations. - Health Ministry Holds National Workshop on Anemia Mukt Bharat
The Union Health Ministry organised a two-day National Workshop on the Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in New Delhi, bringing together more than 160 participants from all States and Union Territories to strengthen coordination on tackling anaemia. - National Biodiversity Authority Releases Over ₹15 Crore in ABS Proceeds
The National Biodiversity Authority released more than ₹15 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing proceeds from mustard genetic resources. The funds will be distributed among 26 State Biodiversity Boards and three Union Territory Biodiversity Councils.
