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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicWinter Session

Topic: Winter Session

Haryana govt gave BPL ration cards to 12 lakh families before 2024 polls, only to cancel 11 lakh after

Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda says the BJP distributed free ration like election bribes before snatching away the cards from families post its Haryana victory.

‘PM, home minister follow RSS ideology’: Amit Shah hits back at Rahul’s ‘institutional capture’ charge

Oppn MPs staged a walkout during Amit Shah’s address on election reforms in Lok Sabha after he accused them of wanting to keep 'illegal immigrants' on voter rolls.

SIR a ‘backdoor NRC’ meant to disenfranchise people in name of religion—Owaisi in Lok Sabha

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on election reforms, AIMIM chief Owaisi says the ECI is not a body empowered to concern itself about citizenship.

With WB poll in mind, BJP committing ‘sin’ of turning Vande Mataram into subject of dispute—Priyanka

In her speech in Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi accused PM Modi of cherry-picking facts to suit his narrative. ‘It is an open assault on constituent assembly and Constitution.'

Modi government seeks Parliament nod for sweeping reforms to boost growth

Removing limits on FDI in the insurance sector, opening up atomic energy industry to non-state firms, and accelerating resolution in bankruptcy cases – are on government agenda.

Packed Winter session: Manipur GST, atomic energy, highways & higher education bills on agenda

PM Narendra Modi opened the Winter session of Parliament Monday, lauding India’s democracy and welcoming new Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan.

Opening door for pvt players in nuclear sector, Atomic Energy Bill coming up in Parliament winter session

Amendments to another key nuclear law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, are also in the pipeline, but they are unlikely to come up this winter session. 

Chandigarh Article 240 row: Centre backtracks amid Punjab backlash, says ‘no Bill in Winter Session’

MHA clarification comes after Parliament bulletin said a Bill would be introduced to bring Chandigarh under Article 240, which empowers President to make regulations for UTs.

Modi govt isn’t listening to people’s issues in Parliament. Sambhal is just a distraction

The Modi govt’s priorities are chillingly lopsided. Instead of stabilising the economy, Modi and his cohorts are busy spurring religious conflicts to win elections.

How Adani could steal Modi’s thunder in parliament & what’s fuelling Delhi’s smog crisis

Global media highlights the serious implications of US charges against Adani for India's business reputation. It also notes the distinct phenomenon of 'resort politics' in the country.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.