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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicWinter Parliament session

Topic: Winter Parliament session

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.

Modi govt ordered blocking of 9,849 social media accounts in 2020, 2,000% more than 2014

MoS for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Parliament that blocking of accounts followed 'due process', was in line with mission for 'open, safe, trusted, and accountable internet'.

164 high court proposals to appoint judges at various stages of consideration: Kiren Rijiju

Law minister Rijiju said filling vacancies in the high courts is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the executive and the judiciary.

Repealing farm laws without debate shows govt ‘terrified’ of discussion, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said his party predicted the govt will have to take back the farm laws as the power of 'three-four crony capitalists cannot withstand the strength of farmers and labourers'.

Bill to repeal farm laws will be brought in Rajya Sabha today, says Pralhad Joshi

Joshi also urged the opposition to allow the passage of the bill without 'ruckus and disturbance' in the Upper House. Earlier in the day, the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha amid din.

Lok Sabha passes farm laws repeal bill within minutes of its introduction

PM Modi had earlier announced in an address to the nation that the laws will be repealed. Farmer groups have been protesting against the legislation for over a year now.

MPs ask Speaker Om Birla for classes on different bills, then bunk the lessons

Lok Sabha official says the classes were planned after several MPs complained they face difficulty in preparing speeches during debates on specific bills.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.