3 Things The Catch Up: Lok Sabha disrupted over Rahul Gandhi's citation (2 Feb)
Feb 2, 2026
Parliamentary disruption after a controversial citation sparks heated intervention and procedural rulings. The Supreme Court hears a national security detention challenge. Migrant workers in Dubai report unpaid wages and seek help. A 3D collagen lung model from IISc aims to advance tuberculosis research. A Bangladeshi court hands down corruption sentences linked to a major project.
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Unreleased Memo Sparked Parliamentary Chaos
- Rahul Gandhi's citation of an unpublished memoir sparked repeated disruptions and sharp exchanges in the Lok Sabha.
- The incident shows how parliamentary rules and unreleased sources can become flashpoints in political debate.
Court Flags Evidence Issues In NSA Detention
- The Supreme Court heard challenges to Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the NSA and found issues with reliance on stale FIRs and selectively extracted video clips.
- The court scheduled further hearings, highlighting procedural and evidentiary concerns in national security detentions.
Migrant Workers Stranded In Dubai
- Fourteen migrant workers from Jharkhand say their Dubai employer withheld wages and blocked returns, leaving them struggling for food and shelter.
- They recorded a video of their ordeal and an activist urged government intervention on their behalf.
