3 Things The Catch Up: Protest against new labour codes (3 Dec)
Dec 3, 2025
In a riveting discussion, opposition MPs rally against new labour codes, highlighting a significant political clash. The podcast also dives into ongoing debates in Parliament, from environmental concerns to excise amendments. Notably, concerns over privacy lead to the withdrawal of a mandatory app order by the DoT. Cyclone Ditwa wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu, with heavy rains and strong winds causing serious alerts. Internationally, Russia's complex response to a US peace proposal for Ukraine adds another layer to global tensions.
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Parliamentary Protest Over Labour Codes
- Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex demanding scrapping of the new labour codes.
- MPs from Congress, DMK, TMC and left parties gathered before the Makar Dwar accusing the Modi government of anti-worker policies.
Sanchar Saathi Mandate Rolled Back
- The Department of Telecommunications withdrew its order to mandate the Sanchar Saathi app after privacy and surveillance concerns surfaced.
- The Ministry of Communications now says growing public acceptance means pre-installation is no longer compulsory.
Cyclone Ditwa's Lingering Rain Over Tamil Nadu
- Remnants of cyclone Ditwa stalled near Tamil Nadu, causing a third day of strong winds and heavy rain over Chennai and nearby districts.
- The RMC issued orange and yellow alerts with some ghat areas facing over 20 cm rainfall risks.