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Monday, August 25, 2025
TopicWinter Session

Topic: Winter Session

Venkaiah Naidu to revisit order as ‘military’ uniform of Rajya Sabha marshals triggers row

The new attire’s resemblance to military uniform has drawn criticism from many, including Congress MP Jairam Ramesh and former Army chief VP Malik.

At its 250th session, Modi and Manmohan spar over Rajya Sabha’s system of checks & balances

PM Modi says there’s a difference between checking & clogging, but predecessor Manmohan Singh says no law should be passed in haste or amid heightened emotions.

In Pictures: Parliament’s Winter session begins. It also marks 250th session of Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Modi addressed the media outside Parliament premises. The Winter Session which started Monday will continue until 13 December.

‘Ensure no law is passed in haste’: Full text of Manmohan Singh’s speech in Rajya Sabha

Addressing the start of the 250th Rajya Sabha session, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said it was up to MPs to justify to the public that a second chamber was necessary.

Rajya Sabha marshals get new uniform as 250th session begins

The new winter uniform of the Rajya Sabha marshals is royal blue, while their summer attire will be an all-white outfit.

Rajya Sabha a second house, but not secondary, Modi says as winter session begins

As the 250th Rajya Sabha session began, PM Modi said he hoped it would be a productive one, and added that the upper house has always made a strong contribution to nation.

MPs ride bicycles, wear masks, drive e-cars as winter session kicks off

Delhi, which has been dealing with severe air pollution since Diwali, recorded 'poor' air quality Monday.

At all-party meet, Opposition raises Farooq Abdullah’s detention issue

PM Modi, who was also present at the meeting, said govt is ready to discuss all issues within the framework of rules and procedures of the Houses.

Shiv Sena MPs to sit in opposition benches during Winter Session in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha sources said that the sitting arrangement of Shiv Sena MPs has been changed and Shiv Sena MPs Sanjay Raut and Anil Desai will sit in the opposition benches.

Opposition parties criticise govt for extending Rajya Sabha winter session

Parties including the Congress, TMC and AIADMK said no decision on extending the sitting of the House was announced.

On Camera

Indians should adopt stray dogs. It’s what Hindu value system teaches

Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Army ramps up two-front readiness, 5 Bhairav Commando units ready for frontline deployment

Three battalions are being deployed along northern frontier with China and Pakistan, one in the northeast and another on western front, ThePrint has learnt.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.