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February 10, 2025 9:57 AM

Parliament Budget Session to resume today

The Budget Session of Parliament will reconvene on Monday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha set to meet. The session will continue discussions on the Union Budget for 2025, along with other significant matters. One of the key highlights of the session will be the introduction of the new Income Tax Bill, which received approval from the Union Cabinet on Friday. The Bill aims to simplify India’s direct tax laws without imposing any new tax burdens. Instead, it seeks to streamline existi...

February 1, 2025 11:14 AM

Union Cabinet approves Union Budget 2025-26

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday, just ahead of its presentation in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Before the crucial meeting, senior leaders, including Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Pralhad Joshi, arrived at the Parliament. Union Minister Shekhawat highlighted the significance of the budget, saying, "The budget will ensure continuity and pr...

February 1, 2025 9:38 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at North Block to present Union Budget 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the North Block on Saturday, ahead of presenting the much-anticipated Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha. This marks Sitharaman's historic eighth consecutive budget presentation, surpassing former Prime Minister Morarji Desai’s record. The Finance Minister is set to deliver her speech at 11 a.m., outlining the government’s fiscal roadmap, revenue strategies, taxation reforms, and developmental priorities. The Ec...

January 31, 2025 11:21 AM

PM Modi hails 2025-26 Budget Session as first in a decade free from foreign interference

Ahead of the Budget Session for 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media on Friday, highlighting that this is the first Parliament session since 2014 where he has observed "no foreign interference" in India's affairs. In his remarks, PM Modi said, "This is the first Parliament session where we have seen no foreign interference trying to spark unrest. Since 2014, I had witnessed foreign forces attempting to intervene during every budget session, but this time there is no such ...

January 28, 2025 3:54 PM

President Murmu to address joint session of Parliament ahead of Budget Session

President Droupadi Murmu is set to address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 31 at 11 a.m. in the Lok Sabha Chamber, marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Budget Session will be held in two phases, as per the Parliamentary Bulletin. The first phase will commence on January 31 and run until February 13, with the Union Budget presentation scheduled for February 1. The second phase will start on March 10 and conclude on April 4. "Discussions are scheduled for Febr...

December 13, 2024 4:08 PM

Jaishankar addresses concerns over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar voiced concern in Parliament on Friday over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh amidst ongoing challenges in the country. He described violence against minorities in Bangladesh as a "source of concern." “With regard to the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, it has been a source of concern. There have been multiple incidents of attacks on them. We have drawn our concern to their attention. Recently, the Foreign Secretary visited Dhaka, and this su...

November 29, 2024 1:43 PM

Parliament adjourned till Dec 2 amid opposition protests

Parliament proceedings were adjourned till December 2 on Friday, as opposition members continued their protests, preventing any significant business from taking place for the fourth consecutive day. The disruptions were triggered by demands from opposition parties for discussions on critical issues, including the Adani Group allegations, violence in Manipur and Sambhal, and law and order concerns in Delhi. The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, was the first to be adjourned. Rajya ...

November 26, 2024 8:51 AM

President Murmu to address members of both Houses of Parliament to mark 75 years of Constitution

As part of celebrations for completing 75 years of the Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu will address members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall here on Tuesday. The event will witness the presence of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Vice-President Dhankhar will also deliver an address, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcoming th...

November 25, 2024 11:43 PM

President Murmu to address Parliament on ‘Samvidhan Divas’ on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will address members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall on Tuesday to mark the occasion of Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day). The event will witness the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Vice President Dhankhar will also deliver an address, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcoming the gathering. A...

November 25, 2024 1:51 PM

Parliament 2024 Winter Session: Both Houses adjourned, to meet again on Wednesday

The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday morning but faced early disruptions, leading to the adjournment of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the day. In the Rajya Sabha, proceedings were stalled as Opposition MPs insisted on holding a discussion on the charges of bribery on the Gautam Adani group. The Upper House of Parliament was adjourned till 11.45 am and then as Opposition MPs persisted in their demand for a discussion on the Adani issue, the House was adjourned for the day. T...