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Babus, mantris & buzz: Will Parliament session be convened this month?

Will Parliament session be convened this month? There is a strong rumour among political observers that the government is likely to convene a special session of Parliament for two days around September 25 this month. However, the agenda for the session is yet to be announced and there has been no official confirmation regarding the same. Is BJP internal survey & GenZ disconnect holding up Modi…

Babus, mantris & buzz: Will Parliament session be convened this month?

Parliament session may convene around September 25 this month, according to political observers. However, the agenda and official confirmation have not been announced yet. BJP's internal survey has revealed administrative backlogs and growing public disengagement with the BJP, leading to a potential cabinet reshuffle. Several BJP MPs are relying on PM Narendra Modi's personal appeal for electoral support, prompting a pause in earlier plans and a new group reassessment.

Europe may turn to India for affordable missiles due to stockpile shortages caused by the war in Ukraine. India's indigenous defence platforms, including the Akash surface-to-air missile and Astra air-to-air missile, could help European countries strengthen their ammunition reserves. Unverified reports suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the BRICS Summit, but neither Chinese state media nor India's Ministry of External Affairs have confirmed the claims.

Punjab Police and BSF have curbed cross-border heroin smuggling through an anti-drone network, but now face a new challenge with illicit pharmaceutical drugs. Over 11.54 lakh illicit tablets and capsules have been seized since 2025, prompting Punjab's law enforcement agencies to focus on dismantling the inter-state pharmaceutical drug supply network.

West Bengal has ordered the closure of 252 madrasas and 100 others received show-cause notices following a statewide infrastructure review. The move has sparked a political debate, with BJP leaders supporting action against unauthorised institutions and opposition parties criticizing it for targeting the minority community. The post of DRDO-CEPTAM Chairperson remains vacant since Dr. Samir V. Kamat's retirement on May 31, with B.K.

Das and Prateek Kishore as leading contenders. The Supreme Court is examining the Ministry of Home Affairs' deployment of IPS officers to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), despite its earlier direction to reduce such deputations.

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