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Stalemate to continue in Parliament, budget session may end early
The Budget session is scheduled to end on April 6, but with continued logjam over various issues, sources are saying that it may be sine die soon. The opposition has decided to remain steadfast on its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani Group matter. The opposition MPs moved adjournment.
Arunachal-Assam 'progressing steadfastly' to resolve long-pending boundary issues: Khandu
He said that this is happening after signing of the Namsai Declaration. In a tweet, he said: "Following signing of the Namsai Declaration, we are progressing steadfastly in settling border issues with Assam for enduring peace. . Held a meeting with Regional Committees of Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, Kamle, Papumpare.
PM Modi to inaugurate BJP's new residential complex in Delhi on Tuesday
The residential complex built right in front of the BJP headquarters on Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg will house the party's general secretary/minister-level leaders. The Prime Minister is scheduled to reach the venue at 6:30 p.m. All Union ministers, BJP MPs and office-bearers have been invited for the event which will be addressed by the Prime Minister.
Bypoll impact: Mamata replaces minority affairs minister, takes charge herself
The decision to remove Ghulam Rabbani as the minority affairs minister was announced on Monday, when it was also said that the affairs of the department will now be under the purview of the Chief Minister. Rabbani has been transferred to the horticulture department.
Will not 'butter' up people for votes, says Nitin Gadkari
"I stubbornly carry out many experiments, including biofuels and watershed conservation in the country. If people like these, it's ok, otherwise don't vote for me. I am not ready to apply more butter for the sake of popular politics," Nitin Gadkari said his address at the Dr Mohan Dharia Nation Building Award ceremony organised by a local NGO here.
Shiv Sena (UBT) to skip Oppn meet over Rahul Gandhi's Savarkar remark
"My name is not Savarkar, I won't apologise," Rahul Gandhi had said after he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha following his conviction by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case. Sources in the Shiv Sena (UBT) indicated that the party is upset over the remark, which has come to haunt the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition.
Savarkar row: CM Shinde tries to pip Thackeray, announces processions in state
The war between Congress-Sena-UBT suddenly erupted again after Thackeray raised objections to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks two days ago and said such "insults" to the "deity" of Maharashtra would not be tolerated, and party MP Sanjay Raut endorsed the comments.
Eviction notice sent to Rahul Gandhi to vacate government bungalow
However, sources in the Congress said that they have not received the notice yet but officials said that as per rules Rahul Gandhi has to vacate the house within 30 days. Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a MP 24 hours after being convicted by a Surat court on Friday.
Congress not letting Parliament function, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said that the "Grand Old Party" is not letting Parliament run and is trying to mislead the people. The Congress MPs are holding "Black Shirt" protests against Rahul Gandhi's controversial disqualification from the Lok Sabha. He also questioned whether the Congress wanted to disrespect the law.
Jitan Ram Manjhi now demands Nobel Prize for Nitish Kumar
Manjhi, while participating in the discussion on the appropriation bill, said that after 'Bihar Kesri' Sri Krishna Sinha, the first Chief Minister of state post-Independence, if anyone worked for the state, it is Nitish Kumar. "After the first Chief Minister Sri Krishna Singh, Nitish Kumar is the only chief minister who has done exemplary work for the welfare of people of Bihar. Hence, he deserves a Nobel prize. I demand the same," he said.
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