Top news of the day: Winter session of Parliament from December 1 to 19; flight operations at Delhi airport returning to normal, says DIAL, and more

Parliament Winter Session to be held from December 1-19

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday (November 8, 2025).Posting the announcement on X he wrote, “Looking forward to a constructive and meaningful session that strengthens our democracy and serves the aspirations of the people.” The winter session, in the past, usually begins in the third week of November and ends before Christmas. Last year, the Winter session began on November 25 and concluded on December 20

Flight operations at Delhi airport returns to normal, says DIAL

Airline operations at the Delhi airport, the country’s busiest airport, have returned to normalcy on Saturday (November 8, 2025) morning, the Delhi airport said a day after a glitch with the air traffic control system delayed more than 800 flights. “Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates,” the Delhi airport said in a post on social media platform x.

Turkiye issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Turkiye announced on Friday (November 8, 2025) that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in his government over the war in Gaza.

RJD urges adherence to security protocols at EVM strongrooms in Bihar

Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj K. Jha has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI), expressing concern over reported electricity disruptions at strongrooms storing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Bihar. The disruptions, Mr. Jha said, raised serious questions about the security protocols in place at these facilities.

West Bengal school recruitment scam: Errors and website crash mar WBSSC teacher recruitment results

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has published the results in the rehiring process of teachers who lost their jobs after the April 3 Supreme Court order. Wrong marking and collapsed WBSSC website raise concern among candidates.

Immigrants with underlying health conditions may be denied U.S. visas: report

The Trump administration is understood to have directed American consular offices across the world to deem those individuals seeking to enter and live in the U.S. ineligible if they have certain medical conditions, saying these people could end up relying on public benefits.

‘PM, CM should be ashamed’: Rahul Gandhi on kids having mid-day meals on newspapers in Madhya Pradesh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (November 8, 2025) shared a video on X of school children in Madhya Pradesh having their mid-day meals on a newspaper and said the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister should be ashamed for nurturing the future of the country in such a pitiable state.

In Israel, Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York stirs alarm over shifting U.S. attitudes

The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has sent a chill across Israel as people come to terms with the victory of a politician propelled by an outspoken pro-Palestinian message that is rare in U.S. politics.