In this episode, we give you an overview of the last day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, that took place on August 8, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We discuss the last day of chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu and cover the speeches of various members of the Rajya Sabha in bidding him farewell, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We also discuss the passing of the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022. In addition, we also discuss the passing of the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, as well as the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022. In addition to this, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 

In this episode, we give you an overview of the fifteenth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, that took place on August 5, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We discuss the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which was moved for consideration. In addition, we also cover the private members’ bills, including the compulsory voting bill, 2019 and a bill to provide compulsory sensitivity training to students and teachers with regard to subjects involving inclusion. We also discuss the Right to Health Bill, introduced in the Rajya Sabha, in addition to discussing important written replies. We also discuss the election of Jagdeep Dhankhar as the 14th vice president of the country, which took place on Saturday, August 6. In addition to this, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 

In this episode, we give you an overview of the fourteenth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, that took place on August 4, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We discuss the intense protests by the opposition over the government’s use of central investigative agencies against the opposition, in addition to the summoning of Mallikarjun Kharge. We also discuss the passing of the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill and important written replies in the upper house. In addition, we also cover the discussion on the Atal Bhujal Yojana along with discussing the important replies in the lower house as well. In addition to this, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 

In this episode we give you an overview of the thirteenth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on August 3, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We discuss the passing of the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, in addition to the withdrawal of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. We also cover the passing of the National Anti-Doping Bill in the Rajya Sabha, along with the maiden speech of P.T. Usha as a nominated member of the house. In addition to this we also discuss important written replies from both the houses of the parliament. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

In this episode, we give you an overview of the twelfth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on August 2, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. In addition to delving into the four-hour long debate and discussion on inflation, we also discuss the various important replies during the question hour. We also discuss the passing of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021, in addition to discussing important written replies in the lower house. In addition to this, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

In this episode, we give you an overview of the eleventh day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on August 1, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We look into the discussion on price rise and GST, in addition to discussing crucial written replies in the Lok Sabha, including information on corporate fraud cases. We also discuss the passing of the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, and the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, among continued protests. Furthermore, we also discuss crucial written replies in the Rajya Sabha, including data on domestic LPG consumers in the country. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.  

Guest: Sandeep Phukan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu  

Hosts: Saptaparno Ghosh, Diksha Munjal 

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  

 In this episode, we give you an overview of the tenth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 29, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. Along with the continued protests that led to early adjournment of both the houses, we also discuss the state of proceedings that happened in the last two weeks. In addition to that, we also discuss MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s apology to president Draupadi Murmu over his ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark. Along with that, we discuss the important replies that were tabled in the Lok Sabha, including the data of India’s import and export of pharmaceuticals. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

 Guest: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, The Hindu 

Hosts: Diksha Munjal, Priyali Prakash 

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

In this episode we give you an overview of the ninth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 28, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. In addition to discussing the protests by BJP members against Congress MP Adhir Chowdry for allegedly insulting president Draupadi Murmu, we also discuss important written replies that were tabled during the session, including the government’s sanction under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (urban). We also discuss the suspension of three additional Rajya Sabha MPs, taking the count of suspended MPs to 23. In addition to this, we also discuss the important replies that were tabled in the Rajya Sabha, including the pending requests for investigation by the CBI. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.  

Guest: Sandeep Phukan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu 

Hosts: Priyali Prakash, Saptaparno Ghosh 

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian 

In this episode we give you an overview of the eighth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 27, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. In addition, we also touch upon the discussion regarding the industries that were affected due to the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the passing of the National Anti-Doping Bill 2021, along with important written replies including the lack of coal shortage in the country. Along with the suspension of AAP MP Sanjay Singh, we also discuss the important written replies of the house including the reservations for ex-Agniveers. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

In this episode we give you an overview of the seventh day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 27, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We discuss the continued disruption in both the houses due to protests and sloganeering, along with the suspension of 19 Congress MPs from Rajya Sabha. We also discuss the passing of the Family Court (Amendment) Bill, 2022. In addition, we also discuss the written replies regarding the first digital senses that was postponed due to the pandemic, and the situation regarding the jobs provided to Kashmiri Pandits under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP). In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

Guest: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, The Hindu 

Hosts: Diksha Munjal, Saptaparno Ghosh 

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian 

In this episode we give you an overview of the sixth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 26, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. We discuss the proceedings of the houses of parliament that took place after the swearing-in ceremony of the 15th president of India, Draupadi Murmu. Along with the suspension of four congress MPs for the rest of the monsoon session, we also discuss the multiple adjournments caused due to continued protests and sloganeering in both the houses of the parliament. We also talk about the discussion on the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

In this episode we give you an overview of the fifth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 22, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. Along with the Indian Antarctic Bill that was passed, we also discuss India’s position in the Global Hunger Index, and financial aid provided to Sri Lanka that was discussed during the question hour at the Lok Sabha. We also discuss the various bills introduced by Private Members as well as the statistics on Centre’s public distribution scheme and wheat stocks available in the country that was discussed during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

Guest: Jacob Koshy, Deputy Science Editor, The Hindu 

Hosts: Priyali Prakash, Diksha Munjal 

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

In this episode we give you an overview of the fourth day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 21, with a gist of important events that took place during the session. Along with the presidential election results, we also discuss the other important issues brought forward through written replies, despite the continued protests against price hike. In addition to this, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Guest: Sandeep Phukan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu  

Hosts: Saptaparno Ghosh, Priyali Prakash

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

In this episode we give you an overview of the third day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 19, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. Along with the continued protests against price hikes, both inside and outside the parliament, we discuss the losses incurred by the Indian Railways. In addition, we also discuss the other important events that took place in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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Guest: Sandeep Phukan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu 

Hosts: Saptaparno Ghosh, Diksha Munjal 

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian 

In this episode we give you an overview of the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, that took place on July 18, with a gist of key events that took place during the session. Along with the presidential election that took place during the day, we discuss the felicitation and swearing in of new MPs as well as the introduction of the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022. In addition, we also discuss the other important events of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Hosts: Saptaparno Ghosh, Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian, P.J. George