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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicWinter Parliament session

Topic: Winter Parliament session

Winter session: Lok Sabha to hold discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram on 8 December

'Vande Mataram' was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November. A total of 3 hrs will be given to NDA govt and 10 hrs to the House for discussion.

Finance Minister tables Health Security se National Security Cess Bill in Parliament today

The bill tabled in Lok Sabha will levy a cess on the production of specified goods like pan masala, in addition to GST.

Navy facing shortage of 10,896 personnel including 1,777 officers, govt tells Parliament

In response to another question, MoS Ajay Bhatt said defence & finance ministries working on mechanism to enable special dispensation to operationalise non-lapsable modernisation fund.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.