the Congress accused the government of muting Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's microphone as he raised the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla denied controlling the mics, stating discussions should focus on the President's address. Parliament's sound technicians, operating under the Chair’s guidance, manage mic controls. Congress released a video showing Gandhi requesting a microphone, leading to an adjournment amid chaos. The debate over who controls the mics continues as Congress demands clarity.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was released from Birsa Munda jail after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. Arrested on January 31, Soren spent five months in jail. The court granted bail on a ₹50,000 bond, noting no prima facie evidence of his guilt and no likelihood of reoffending. Soren denounced his detention as a politically motivated conspiracy. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the bail, citing his potential to misuse influence. The bail decision came two weeks after the court reserved its order on his plea.

Former Union Aviation Minister and NCP leader Praful Patel has condemned opposition protests over the Delhi airport roof collapse, accusing them of "politics over dead bodies". One person was killed and eight injured in the incident. Patel, who oversaw the terminal's construction in 2009, defended the building's safety, citing it was built by renowned construction company Larsen & Toubro. He offered condolences to the victim's family and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. The incident has sparked political tensions, with the opposition demanding accountability. Patel's NCP party has been embroiled in internal conflicts, with a rebel faction led by Ajit Pawar joining the BJP-led alliance last year.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the government for the roof collapse at Delhi airport's Terminal 1, attributing the incident to "corruption and criminal negligence". Kharge listed various infrastructure failures across the country, including roof collapses at Jabalpur airport and Ayodhya's new roads, leakage at Ram Mandir, and bridge collapses in Bihar and Gujarat. He accused PM Modi of prioritizing ribbon-cutting ceremonies over ensuring quality infrastructure. Kharge's remarks come amid the government's claims of developing "world-class infrastructure".

The NDA is set to retain the Deputy Speaker position in the Lok Sabha, breaking from the tradition of granting it to the Opposition. This decision follows a "breakdown of trust" during negotiations for the Speaker post, now held by Om Birla. The government aims to appease allies like the TDP, with speculation that the post may go to Harish Balayogi. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the move, emphasizing the importance of allowing the Opposition a voice in Parliament. This escalation adds to the acrimony between the government and the newly combative Opposition.

The Opposition plans to raise the NEET issue in Parliament on Friday, during the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. The Lok Sabha saw protests over NEET during oath-taking. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the President's speech for ignoring NEET issues. BJP sources stated, "The government will respond to all queries of the Opposition." Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan may address the issue. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar, discussed the NEET controversy in a meeting. The NEET-UG exam faced allegations of question paper leaks, leading to recent arrests by the CBI.  

The BJP criticized the Congress and INDIA bloc for their comments on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's remarks about the 1975 Emergency. BJP leader Amit Malviya urged the opposition to accept their loss in the Speaker election gracefully, saying, "Don’t behave like a sore loser." Former minister Ravi Shankar Prasad called the Emergency "the sin of the murder of democracy." After being elected by voice vote, Birla condemned the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi, calling it a "black chapter" in India's history. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others told Birla the reference was political and "could have been avoided."

The opposition INDIA alliance announced plans to bring adjournment motions in both houses of Parliament tomorrow, focusing on the NEET controversy and other critical issues. Led by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, the alliance will address concerns over NEET, inflation, unemployment, and alleged misuse of investigative agencies. The decision follows a meeting where leaders discussed strategies for parliamentary debates during President Droupadi Murmu's address session. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh confirmed the agenda, emphasizing the importance of addressing key national challenges through legislative action.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to three-day CBI custody in connection with the liquor policy case. The Rouse Avenue Court granted him concessions including home-cooked food, prescribed medication, his spectacles, a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, and an hour daily to meet his wife and relatives. Kejriwal, who reads the Gita every evening, sought a belt for Tihar Jail, but the court denied this request. He will be produced before the court by 7 pm on June 29.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament on Thursday, protesting the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam. AAP general secretary Sandeep Pathak condemned the BJP for the arrest, announcing the boycott. President Murmu's address will outline the priorities of the new government led by PM Narendra Modi. This will be her first address to the joint sitting of Parliament since the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha. The boycott is a show of solidarity with Kejriwal and a protest against the BJP's alleged political vendetta.