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Opposition criticises budget, says fails to tackle inflation
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, while initiating the debate on the Union Budget in Lok Sabha, said that the Union government had failed to control inflation. He added that an "A" grade should be given to the Union Budget, not the one which is given in schools, but the one which stands for Adani, whom it is meant to benefit.
BJP's activities in Bengal restricted to only issuing statements: Tathagata Roy
He also noted that talks of a clandestine pact between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress is going on in the state. "This means that there is a secret pact, whereby the BJP will give a walkover to Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and in return, the Trinamool Congress will not let the opposition get united. It is high time that the BJP should disabuse people through its action," he said.
PM Modi to inaugurate UP global investors' summit on Feb 10
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also dedicate two road projects to the nation - the Santacruz Chembur Link Road and the Kurar underpass project. Modi will then inaugurate the new campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, also in Mumbai, during his day-long visit.
Rahul making baseless allegations against govt: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Speaking during the motion of thanks on President's address in the Lok Sabha, Prasad, while referring to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reportedly favouring Adani Group, said that Gandhi's comments were "false and shameful". Gandhi was misleading the House, Prasad said. On Tuesday, Gandhi had attacked.
Upendra Kushwaha asks Nitish to promote JD(U) leaders and not Tejashwi
The statement came soon after JD(U) MLC Maheshwar Mahto met Upendra Kushwaha in the latter's official residence in Patna on Wednesday. "I want to make JD(U) stronger. It may be possible that the face of Upendra Kushwaha is unacceptable for some persons, but it is a different matter. I want to say that if any deal would happen with the RJD and Nitish Kumar.
Mehbooba detained by Delhi Police during protest
Several videos doing rounds on social media showed police lifting Mehbooba Mufti up from the protest site and carrying her into a police van nearby. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader on Wednesday had planned to march from Railway Bhawan to Parliament to protest against the Jammu and Kashmir administration's "bulldozer policy".
PM Modi wears jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles
The Prime Minister was spotted wearing the jacket in the parliament in the morning. The jacket was presented to the Prime Minister by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) during India Energy Week in Bengaluru on Monday. The IOCL will recycle 100 million PET bottles annually to make fabric, in a push to decarbonise the economy.
Privilege notice should be served on Rahul: Pralhad Joshi
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Joshi said that as per rules, no allegations can be made unless prior notice is given by a member, adding that Gandhi's comments should be expunged and a privilege notice should be served to him. "As per Parliament rules, no allegations can be made unless prior notice is given by an MP. His (Rahul Gandhi's) statement should be expunged and privilege motion be moved against him and a notice be served to him," Joshi said.
Kharge mentioning a business house invites rap from RS chair
"Wealth of one of the closest friends of the Prime Minister increased by 12 times in 2.5 years. In 2014 it was Rs 50,000 crore group while in 2019 it became Rs 1 lakh crore group but what Jadu (magic) happened that suddenly in two years assets worth Rs 12 lakh crore came. Is it due to the favour of friendship," said Kharge. However, the chair and the treasury benches objected to it.
PM Modi to reply to motion of thanks on President's Address in LS today
The opposition on Tuesday led by Rahul Gandhi attacked the government and the Prime Minister. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in his Lok Sabha speech brought up the Adani controversy. He alleged that the Central government was favouring only one corporate, Adani Group, 'who gets all the contracts, including the overseas ones.
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