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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicWinter Session

Topic: Winter Session

‘Did recce months ago, realised footwear isn’t checked’ — how Parliament security breach was planned

Manoranjan, one of the accused, got a cavity made inside his shoe to conceal a smoke canister. That is how he was able to take it inside bypassing all security, say police officers.

‘Connected on social media, Bhagat Singh fans’ — the 6 ‘conspirators’ behind Parliament security breach

During questioning, the suspects revealed they planned the breach to 'protest against unemployment and compel policymakers to acknowledge their concerns', it is learnt. Two still on run.

‘Ensure cabins for mothers to breastfeed in public places’ — Congress MP urges govt to introduce bill

The MP from Kerala, Anto Antony, spoke of difficulties faced by mothers in finding private spaces to breastfeed. He also highlighted need for a regulatory authority to monitor such cabins.

‘Call me Modi, not Modiji’ — PM tells BJP MPs that the suffix ‘distances him from public’

The PM was addressing 1st meeting of BJP parliamentary party since BJP's victory in assembly elections in MP, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh. Modi said party chosen because of it development model.

Taking Kashmir to UN, 1948 ceasefire with Pakistan — Amit Shah lists ‘Nehru’s historic blunders’ in LS

During debate on 2 bills for Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed Jawaharlal Nehru later told Sheikh Abdullah that these moves were a ‘mistake’ on India's part.

Oppn tears into Modi govt as it moves J&K quota bills — ‘restore assembly first, hold elections’

Both Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill seek to bring in reservation-related changes.

Post-poll celebrations, some glum faces — scenes outside Parliament as winter session begins

Winter session begins day after BJP scored thumping victories in three states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The Congress won in Telangana, ending 10 years of BRS rule.

‘Golden opportunity’ — Modi’s post-election advice to Opposition as winter session begins

Speaking outside Parliament, the Prime Minister said that the wins in MP, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh were a positive sign for those who were 'committed to working for the people'.

Modi govt convenes all party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The Winter session of Parliament will be held between 4 and 22 December, with 15 sittings, during which bills seeking to replace the IPC, CrPC and the Evidence Act are likely to be taken up for consideration.

Govt convenes all-party meeting on 2 Dec ahead of Parliament’s winter session

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi will hold the meeting which is expected to be attended by senior leaders, including Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Piyush Goyal.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.