The Economist

India Winter Forecast: IMD says cold wave days to double in north, central India; below-normal temps expected in Karnataka and more.

Getting the chills yet? IMD warns of intense winter ahead ↗

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Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Talks: Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says CM, DCM resolve all matters at breakfast meets, dismisses internal dissent buzz.

'...not just political breakfasts, CM & Dy CM discuss all issues' ↗

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Congress vs PM Modi: Congress slams PM for calling Opposition dramatic, cites rushed bills, lack of debate, and Modi’s poor Parliament attendance.

'Biggest dramabaaz': Cong hits back at PM; cites rushed bills ↗

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The government told the Opposition it is open to discussing electoral reforms in the Winter Session but refused to commit to a timeline, as I.N.D.I.A. parties pressed for an early debate linked to the SIR controversy and planned protests at Parliament.

Ready to discuss, but don’t insist on timeline: Centre to Opposition on SIR ↗

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SC on Delhi Air: Supreme Court questions if stubble burning is the only reason behind Delhi’s pollution, seeks report on other contributing factors.

'Easy to blame farmers...': SC on Delhi air pollution ↗

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Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Live updates from the first day of the 2025 Winter Session of Parliament. Follow real-time developments in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as the government tees up major bills — from atomic-energy and higher-education reforms to insurance, taxation and corporate law amendments — while opposition readies to raise electoral roll revision (SIR), pollution, security and Vande Mataram debate. Winter Session begins with the Opposition demanding a debate on the SIR issue, national security, labour codes, Governors’ roles, and state dues. Government to introduce ‘Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025’.

LIVE Parliament Winter Session 2025 LIVE Updates | Don't put condition on SIR debate timeline: Rijiju to Oppn in RS ↗

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says he has not received any invitation from Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for a second breakfast meeting, amid renewed chatter over the leadership tussle.

No official call to CM yet? DKS' office says invite sent to Siddu ↗

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits back at PM Modi’s claim that the Opposition indulges in drama, accusing the government of hypocrisy and bypassing parliamentary debate on key issues.

'Biggest dramabaaz': Congress hits back at Modi's 'drama' remark ↗

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