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Parliament digest: Key points of December 3 Winter Session proceedings Source link

Opposition MPs staged a protest against new labour codes, deeming them ‘anti-labour’ and a threat to job security. Concerns were raised about relaxed layoff thresholds, potential erosion of permanent jobs through contract hiring, and restrictions on striking. Leaders criticized the government’s move as favoring corporations over workers’ rights and demanded the codes’ immediate rollback. Source […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Jawaharlal Nehru wished to rebuild the Babri Mosque with public funds, citing a book based on Sardar Patel’s daughter’s diary. Congress vehemently denied this, calling it a fabricated ‘WhatsApp university story’ and a distraction from pressing national issues. They challenged the minister to provide evidence. Source link

In Parliament, jailed MP Engineer Rashid calls himself ‘MP from Tihar Jail’ Source link

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated his government has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, forwarding it to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval. This move comes amid concerns from general category candidates about potential quota increases. A cabinet sub-committee, formed to address the issue, submitted its report, aiming for fairness to all communities. […]

India’s exports rebounded strongly in November, surpassing October’s decline and indicating renewed momentum despite global economic uncertainty. Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted this recovery, alongside ongoing efforts to secure free trade agreements with several key global partners. He also affirmed the Indian economy’s resilience, citing robust GDP growth and healthy financial indicators. Source link

'Garbage': Trump rails against Somalis in US; warns of mass deportation Source link

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into IndiGo’s network disruptions, citing massive flight delays and cancellations. The airline reported 1,232 flight cancellations in November due to crew constraints and ATC failures. IndiGo attributed the issues to unexpected operational problems, including technical glitches and winter schedule adjustments. Source link

BJP MP Rajkumar Chahar stated that the Taj Mahal’s protective regulations have become a “curse” for Agra, hindering industrial development and job creation. He argued that strict Taj Trapezium Zone and NGT norms prevent industries from being set up, leading to youth unemployment. Chahar advocated for an IT hub to balance development with preserving the […]

India and Russia are set to discuss advanced BrahMos missile development during President Putin’s visit. Following its success in Operation Sindoor, India seeks lighter, versatile BrahMos-NG variants for its Air Force and extended-range systems. This collaboration underscores the strong Indo-Russian strategic partnership, with further talks on next-gen hypersonic and air-to-air missiles also anticipated. Source link