NEW DELHI: The winter session of the Parliament marked a chaotic end with 15 sittings that saw multiple bills being passed and debates around various issues. Meanwhile, the questions around Karnataka power tussle rose once again amid CM Siddaramaiah’s dismiss of a two-and-a-half-year “power-sharing arrangement” claim.Bangladesh is roiling in chaos once again amid violent protests which also led to killing of a Hindu man. Looking at other events beyond India, Trump stopped the diversity green card lottery programme citing security concerns.Here are the top stories for the day:
Bangladesh: Yunus govt condemns lynching of Hindu man; urges for peace amid violent protests
The Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim government condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh city, which was hit by widespread violence following the death of Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi, youth leader whose party was key in ousting Sheikh Hasina.Unrest and arson were seen across the country after Hadi, a contender in the upcoming elections, died from injuries sustained in an assassination attempt on December 12. Read full story
Parliament Winter Session concludes: 19 days of turbulence — key bills passed, debates missed
The Winter Session of the Parliament concluded after 19 days, marked by frequent disruptions and sharp political confrontations. While eight key Bills were passed, including measures related to insurance FDI and nuclear energy, major debates on issues such as air pollution and electoral reforms were largely overshadowed. Read full story
‘No agreement’: Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing theory; Karnataka CM row intensifies
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday rejected claims of a two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement within the state government, asserting that he will continue as chief minister unless the party high command decides otherwise.He dismissed opposition speculation over a possible leadership change, while Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar also played down the reports, denying any dinner meeting and stressing that the party remains united.
Donald Trump suspends green card lottery system
US President Donald Trump has suspended the diversity green card lottery programme, claiming it enabled the suspect in the deadly Brown University and MIT shootings to enter the US, as his administration moves to tighten legal immigration channels in the wake of the recent attacks.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced, acting on Trump’s directive, she had ordered US Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause the programme. Read full story
Bangladesh: Yunus declares state mourning for Sharif Osman Hadi
Bangladesh is observing a day of state mourning following the assassination of youth leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi in Singapore, even as anti-India protests escalate in Dhaka.Demonstrators have been demanding an end to what they describe as conspiracies and calling for the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Meanwhile, India has resumed visa services in Dhaka, although some centres remain closed citing security concerns. Read full story Go to Source
