J&K Bill Likely in lok Sabha
Centre is likely to introduce the J&K Reorganisation Constitutional Amendment in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday fuelling speculations of full Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah has written to the Secretary-General of Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh notifying him that he intends to move a Union Territory Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the ongoing monsoon session. Late evening Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has issued a revised list of Government Business for the Lok Sabha for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Expunged video sparks row
As the Rajya Sabha faced repeated adjournments and Opposition MPs eventually staged a walkout, BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal objected to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge sharing videos of his expunged speech on social media, calling it a breach of privilege. The Chair, Ghanshyam Tiwari, reiterated that expunged proceedings should not be shared publicly and urged restrictions on such circulation.
SC Slams CFSL in Manipur Case
The Supreme Court criticized the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) for misinterpreting its direction regarding leaked audio clips allegedly involving former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence. The Court clarified it sought voice matching with Singh's known samples, not video authenticity. It rejected Singh's daughter's plea to join the case and expressed frustration over vague responses from CFSL. Petitioner KOHUR, represented by Prashant Bhushan, demanded a court-monitored SIT probe, alleging Singh's involvement in instigating violence. The case, involving over 260 deaths and widespread displacement, will be heard next on August 25.
FIFPRO Flags Football Crisis
FIFPRO, the international footballers’ union, has raised serious concerns over the growing crisis in Indian club football, driven by uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL). Following ISL organiser FSDL’s decision to place the 2025-26 season on hold amid unresolved issues with AIFF over the Master Rights Agreement, several clubs have suspended operations or salaries.