In this special report, representatives of the government and opposition debate the functioning of Parliament and the priority of issues. The opposition questions why ‘fundamental issues’ like alleged voter list discrepancies and the death of 47 BLOs during the ‘SIR’ exercise are not discussed. The government representative criticized the opposition’s limited focus on Manipur during the no-confidence motion, calling their anger ‘drama’. The discussion further explores the independence of the Election Commission and whether its functioning can be debated in the House.

This special report covers two key developments: the controversial start of the winter session of Parliament and the strategic implications of the Russian President’s upcoming visit to India. The parliamentary session began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging to focus on ‘delivery, not drama’. In response, the opposition, including Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge, expressed concern over the death of booth level officers (BLOs) during the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists. Simultaneously, New Delhi is preparing for a high-profile visit of the Russian President, the agenda of which is expected to include discussions on important defense cooperation. Topics are expected to include the S-500 air defense system and Su-57 fighter jets. The talks may also explore new agreements in nuclear energy and technology, which would strengthen the long-standing partnership between the two countries amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

A special report on the growing confrontation between the government and the opposition at the beginning of the winter session of Parliament. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the opposition of theatrics, citing examples such as MPs imitating the Vice President and other antics of senior leaders. Opposing this, Congress MP Syed Nasir Hussain argues that it is the government’s duty to facilitate debate and that the opposition is raising legitimate national concerns. Questioning the government’s priorities, Hussain asked, ‘If we are asking for a discussion on Chinese intrusion into our country, if they think it is a drama, then I can’t do anything about it.’ The debate highlights a growing trust deficit and raises questions about why Parliament cannot run and debate the core issues facing the country, while the cost of disruption is borne by the taxpayer.

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In this special report, Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant is discussing the strategic importance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India. The panel, including former Ambassador Ajay Malhotra and Senior Research Fellow Jonah Blank, analyzes the impact of the visit on India-US relations, particularly in light of the ’25 per cent tariff burden’ and ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ missile defense shield. Senior journalist Sandeep Unnithan highlighted the ‘historic’ nature of the visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership and detailed potential defense deals including the S-500 system and Su-57 fighter jets. The discussion explores India’s balancing act between maintaining traditional defense ties with Russia and dealing with ‘unexpected’ US sanctions under the Trump administration.