Parliament Highlights | President is a stamp, reads someone's love letter, says MP Pappu YadavHello readers! Both Houses were adjourned for the day as soon as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25. Prior to that, the President addressed a joint sitting of the Houses, where she listed the reforms and achievements brought in by the current government and how it has impacted India. Following that, both Houses condoled the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Thank you for following along. Stay tuned with DH for the latest updates.
Unions hopeful demands for staff welfare, rail safety to be accepted and announced in Union Budget
Days ahead of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget, two railway federations have expressed optimism about their demands regarding new post creations, filling vacancies, and distribution of Rakshak devices being accepted.
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The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) and the All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) addressed their proposals to Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw earlier this month.
Opposition MPs raise concern over Parliamentary conventions not being followed
Several opposition leaders on Thursday accused the Centre of flouting Parliamentary conventions by coming out with a provisional calendar on days allocated for debate on Motion of Thanks for the President's address.
They argued such decisions are taken by the Business Advisory Committee, comprising leaders of the parties.
Govt likely to introduce bill for services related to immigration, foreigners
The government is likely to introduce a bill in Parliament for streamlining various services related to immigration and foreigners, including their entry, exit and stay in the country, sources said.
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The legislation is aimed at streamlining various services related to immigration and foreigners, including their entry, exit and stay in India, the sources said.
Sitharaman to table Economic Survey in House today
BJP's budget always targets the poor: Congress MP Imran Masood
President Murmu to address joint House ahead of Budget Session
PM Modi to address media ahead of Budget session
PM Modi arrvies in Parliament premises, to address media soon
PM Modi begins his address
PM Modi invokes Goddess Laxmi ahead of Budget session
Country has given me opportunity to lead for the 3rd time. As we present the first budget of this cycle, this budget will renew hope of 'Viksit Bharat 2047': PM Modi
In this session, like always, will see many historic bills presented, debated upon, and passed as laws to strengthen country: PM Modi
When today's youth turn 45-50 years, they will be biggest beneficiaries of 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi
The entire nations youth had fought for freedom, its fruit was seen 25- 30 years later, it will be same now: PM Modi
Innovation, inclusion, investment basis of our roadmap for economic activities: PM Modi ahead of Budget session
You must have noticed, since 2014, this is the first Parliament session, which saw no 'videshi chingari' (foreign interference) in our affairs, in which no foreign forces tried to ignite a fire. I had noticed this before every budget session. And many in our country leave no stone unturned to fan these sparks: PM Modi concludes
President Murmu heads towards Parliament ahead of Budget session
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President Murmu arrives at session in ceremonial six-horse driven buggy
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President Murmu addresses joint sitting of Houses as Budget session begins
I condole the deaths that occurred in Maha Kumbh: President Murmu
I salute those who framed the Constitution: President Murmu
Third term of government is witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous administrations: President Murmu
President Murmu lists the reforms brought in by, and achievements of the current government
Govt committed to fulfilling dream of middle class of having own house, says Murmu
My government believes in women-led development in the country...The government aims to have 3 crore 'Lakhpati didi'...: President Murmu
Matter of great pride that women are flying fighter aircraft, joining Police and leading corporates in the country...Our daughters are making the country proud by winning Olympic medals: President Murmu
UP govt hiding number of people who died in Kumbh as they don't want to pay compensation, need to discuss this in Parliament: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav
Today our youth is bringing glory to the country in every field from startups to sports to space...India is showing the way to the world in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and the adoption of technology: President Murmu
My Government has used digital technology as a tool for social justice and equality: President Murmu
Govt neither discuss the real issues nor give replies: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Digital fraud, cybercrime and DeepFake are serious challenges to social, financial and national security: President Murmu
Members of Parliament come here to raise the issues of the people and PM Modi insulting the House is very unfortunate: Congress MP Manickam Tagore
It's incumbent upon him to expose that foreign interference and use every organ of the state and all forums he has internationally to expose them and go after them legally: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram
Aviation sector is progressing rapidly with the airline companies placing orders of 1700 new aircraft: President Murmu
India has the world's third-largest metro network, says President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu departs for Rashtrapati Bhavan from Parliament after addressing a joint sitting of both Houses
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions resume
Lok Sabha condoles the death of Dr Manmohan Singh
Rajya Sabha condoles the death of Dr Manmohan Singh
The President was getting very tired by the end...She could hardly speak, poor thing: Congress MP Sonia Gandhi
Rajya Sabha passes resolution condoling death of Dr Manmohan Singh
FM Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey as Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day
Rajya Sabha condoles death of Jimmy Carter
Rajya Sabha lay their papers on the table
FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha adjourned till one hour after the presentation of the Union Budget 2025 on February 1
We had the honour to host the President in our country in March 2023...It is always interesting to hear about the intentions of the Indian side: Ambassador of Serbia to India, Sinisa Pavic on witnessing the President's address to Parliament
President's address encapsulates the achievement of the government in the last 10 years: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya
Nothing is going to come out of the Economic Survey: TMC MP Kirti Azad
President is a stamp, reads someone's love letter, says MP Pappu Yadav
I think the President of India and I live in two different countries: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram
The honourable President's address was very disappointing: BJD MP Sasmit Patra
We will bring out the reality when we speak on the President's address: Congress MP Kumari Selja
I appeal to those opposing us to read the speech properly and extend support: MoS Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur
These things look good only on paper, Is anyone focussing on the ground reality?: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Desai on the President's speech
