Monsoon session begins on July 20: 5 key Bills & NEET protest | Above the Fold | 17.07.2026

In this episode we look at the Monsoon Session of Parliament; Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, preview the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, India's first hydrogen-powered train, and more. Above the Fold is The Hindu's daily news show, bringing you the day's biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. Thank you for watching our video! 00:00 — What's coming up on Above the Fold? 00:36 — What Bills are in the 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament? 06:05 — What is the status of Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike at Jantar Mantar? 07:21 — Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final: Argentina vs. Spain? 09:25 — Where was India’s first Hydrogen-Powered Train launched? 10:36 — Why is Donald Trump challenging the midterm election integrity? 11:40 — Who is the new PM in the UK? 11:58 — TH Round-up You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu