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Thursday, October 9, 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

1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.