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Both Houses of Parliament commenced the Winter Session at 11 am today. Earlier, PM Modi addressed the nation outside the new Parliament building, highlighting the NDA govt’s achievements over the past 11 years. The session will run until Dec 19, with 15 sittings in 19 days, during which the central govt is expected to introduce […]
The final batch of 104 Indian nationals stranded in Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka has been safely evacuated to India, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced. Arriving in Thiruvananthapuram via Indian Air Force aircraft today, the evacuees mark the completion of rescue operations, while India continues to intensify relief efforts in Sri Lanka.
100’s of migrant domestic workers gathered across Hong Kong to mourn victims of the city’s deadliest fire in over a century, which killed 146 people. At least 10 migrants died and many remain missing, leaving communities in distress. Filipino and Indonesian workers held prayers, shared worries for lost friends, and called for stronger support and […]
The Winter Session of Parliament begins today and will run until December 19, with 15 sittings over 19 days. This marks the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha. The NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to introduce 13–15 key bills during the […]
PM Modi addressed the nation at 11 am outside the new Parliament building ahead of the Winter Session. He highlighted the NDA govt’s achievements over the past 11 years. The Winter Session begins today and will continue until December 19, featuring 15 sittings in 19 days, during which the government is expected to introduce 15 […]
The NTR Bharosa pension-distribution program is being held statewide today, with Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu participating in Gopinathapatnam in Unguturu constituency, Eluru district. He will meet pension beneficiaries, hear public requests, and interact at the Nallamadu public platform to address citizen concerns as part of the initiative.
The 3-week Winter Session of Parliament will begin today, December 1. It features discussions on SIR, a full-day debate on “Vande Mataram” marking its 150th year, and key bills on nuclear energy, higher education, corporate law, and securities regulation. The government aims to highlight the song’s historical significance and urges all parties to participate.
Telangana will host the Telangana Rising Global Summit on December 8-9 at Bharat Future City, inviting PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, and global leaders. CM Revanth Reddy will unveil the “Telangana Rising 2047” vision, focusing on job creation, pollution-free Greater Hyderabad, CURE and PURE zones, infrastructure projects, and urban and economic development.
US President Donald Trump confirmed speaking with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid rising tensions. Caracas accused the US of preparing an attack as Washington increased military presence in the Caribbean and labelled Maduro’s alleged drug cartel a terrorist group. Trump described the phone call as neutral, saying, “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly.”
Puducherry has declared a school holiday today, December 1, due to heavy rain expected from cyclone Ditwah, Home Minister A Namassivayam announced. The storm is moving toward the North Tamil Nadu–South Andhra coast, with IMD forecasting intense rainfall. Tamil Nadu has issued no closure update yet, and students are advised to check with their schools.
A new commission probing the 2009 BDR mutiny, which killed 74 people, has alleged that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered the massacre, with ex-MP Fazle Noor Taposh coordinating it. The panel also hinted at foreign involvement and accused India of trying to weaken Bangladesh’s army. Hasina, ousted last year, now lives in India.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Afghan immigrant Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard member near the White House, was radicalised after arriving in the US. Investigators are probing his connections in Washington state. Lakanwal, evacuated in 2021 and later granted asylum, is believed to have embraced extremism post-arrival.
Hundreds of internally displaced people in Manipur turned a sit-in protest in Imphal into a massive rally demanding safe passage back to their villages. They accused insurgent groups of blocking their return and criticised the government for prioritising the Sangai Festival. Over two years after ethnic violence, thousands remain stranded in relief camps.
80 people have died in police custody or encounters in Assam since 2021, minister Rupesh Goala told the Assembly, with 78 cases probed. Deaths declined yearly, and 223 suspects were injured in encounters. Probes followed NHRC norms, including a high-level inquiry in Cachar. Assam’s prisons hold 11,241 inmates against a capacity of 11,372.
The winter session of Parliament begins today, December 1, and will run until December 19, covering 19 days. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the schedule. The central government is likely to introduce several important bills, making this session a significant phase for legislative business and policy decisions in the weeks ahead.