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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: opposition

Lok Sabha passes 3 criminal code bills to replace British-era laws — focus on ‘Indianness’

The bills were passed in absence of most of the Opposition, a majority of whom have been suspended for protests over the Parliament security breach.

Opposition protests in Parliament, demands action against BJP MP Pratap Simha over security breach

MP Simha faces scrutiny over allegations of providing Parliament passes to those responsible for the security breach in the Lok Sabha on 13 December.

‘Anything could have happened’ — INDIA bloc meeting to discuss Parliament security breach today

Home ministry says enquiry committee set up to look into breach, identify lapses, and submit its report with recommendations, including suggestions on improving security in Parliament.

Senthilkumar apologises to Lok Sabha for ‘gaumutra’ remark. ‘Stalin warned him,’ says DMK leader

The DMK MP drew a sharp response from the BJP, and also from Opposition ally Congress, for using the word to describe Hindi heartland states during a House debate.

BJP bringing legislation opposition can’t afford to stall. Ayodhya, GST, women’s Bill, EWS

It's surprising that the Congress, DMK, SP, RJD, and BSP ultimately refrained from proposing any amendments to the Bill. It raises questions about the conviction of these parties.

Women’s Reservation Bill ‘a betrayal’ — Congress says quota will be in place by 2029 or even later

Women's Reservation Bill proposes quota following next census & delimitation of constituencies. Aam Aadmi Party demands it be implemented for 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

28 parties to attend INDIA bloc’s Mumbai meeting, Uddhav says Oppn has many choices for PM face

Opposition alliance may hammer out a common minimum programme at 2-day meet, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar at press briefing. Regional equations also on agenda.

Haryana CM Khattar, other leaders appeal to maintain peace in state after communal classes in Nuh

Khattar said the citizens should cooperate in the interest of state by following principle of ‘Haryana Ek Haryanvi Ek,’ asserting that all issues can be resolved through dialogue.

‘No leader, no vision’: Nadda hits out at Opposition, asserts 38 parties to attend NDA meet

The meeting with take place in Delhi Tuesday as 26 parties of the Opposition gather in Bengaluru to take on the BJP-led central government ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.