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Parliament Winter Session Live updates: Both Houses resume for day 5

December 5, 2025

On the fifth day of the Winter Session, both Houses of Parliament resumed discussions, with the Rajya Sabha passing the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The session, which will continue until December 19, also saw opposition MPs protesting over IndiGo's mass flight cancellations, prompting a response from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju regarding ongoing evaluations by the Civil Aviation Minister.

The Winter Session of Parliament begins December 1. (PTI photo)

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Key Highlights

Winter Session of Parliament runs from December 1 to December 19, 2025.
Rajya Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which replaces the GST compensation cess on tobacco products.
IndiGo's flight cancellations have become a significant issue raised by opposition MPs.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed that the Civil Aviation Minister is addressing the flight cancellation concerns.
The Lok Sabha is expected to consider the 'Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025' today.

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Parliament Winter Session Live updates: Both Houses resume for day 5

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