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Modi, Amit Shah among the who’s who of Lutyens Delhi present at IAS officer’s family event

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government. 

First day of Budget session begins with release of Economic Survey & Congress protest

President Ram Nath Kovind delivered the Presidential address to a joint sitting of Parliament, outlining the government's policy, amid sloganeering and protest by opposition members against CAA.

In Pictures: PM Modi, Amit Shah, other MPs pay tribute to Parliament attack victims

On 13 December 2001, five terrorists from LeT and JeM opened fire inside the Parliament complex, killing at least 10 people.

Modi govt is sure of its Rajya Sabha numbers again, will table citizenship bill on Monday

The bill, which was approved by cabinet on 4 December, seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

No more chicken biryani for Rs 65, food in Parliament canteen to lose subsidy cover

Without subsidy, the actual cost of food items served in Parliament canteen amount to Rs 17 crore in a year.

Pragya Thakur or Shashi Tharoor — field expertise not necessary to be on Parliament panel

The current composition of parliamentary committees raises a question whether domain knowledge & expertise should be given priority in nominating members.

Pragya Thakur is so controversial that even BJP MPs avoid her in Parliament

Controversial BJP MP Pragya Thakur stays by herself in Parliament and silently watches proceedings from her seat in the back rows.

Modi govt’s new labour code will make it tougher for workers to strike, sacking easy

Labour reforms bill to be tabled in Parliament Wednesday proposes to include fixed-term employment as a new category, mass CL in definition of ‘strike’.

In Pictures: Opposition boycotts Constitution Day, protests against ‘murder of democracy’

Opposition parties stage a demonstration outside Parliament over the Maharashtra political crisis.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests over Maharashtra turmoil

Opposition members demanded discussion on a BJP-led govt being sworn-in in Maharashtra, but the Chair did not allow it because the matter is sub judice.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.