Union Cabinet meet to be held tomorrow before Parliament proceedings
Union Cabinet meeting to be held tomorrow before the commencement of Budget proceedings in the Parliament.
BJP conducting next election campaign through President, says Tharoor
The President doesn't contest elections but it looks like the BJP govt is conducting its next election campaign through her. The entire speech was an election speech trying to praise the govt for everything it has done and skipping over the bits it hasn't done so well: Sashi Tharoor, Congress MP. (ANI)
Need to closely monitor current account deficit: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2022-23 on Tuesday underlined the need for close monitoring of the current account deficit which may continue to widen because of elevated global commodity prices. Read more
Press Conference by Chief Economic Advisor under way
We expect inflation to be well-behaved in 2023-24, says CEA
India's GDP growth expectations
India's economy is poised to do better in the remainder of this decade, says CEA
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CEA explains reforms for New India
Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran presents Economic Survey 2023
6.8% inflation not too high to deter private consumption, or weaken inducement to invest: Survey
RBI's projection of retail inflation at 6.8 per cent in the current fiscal is neither too high to deter private consumption, nor so low as to weaken inducement to invest, the Economic Survey said on Tuesday.However, entrenched inflation may prolong the tightening cycle and therefore, borrowing costs may stay 'higher for longer', it said. Read more
India's economy to grow 6.5% in 2023-24 compared to 7% in current fiscal, 8.7% in 2021-22: Economic Survey tabled in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Economic Survey 2022-23 in Parliament
President should bring 'Adani Act' as there's only croony capitalism now, says BRS's Keshava Rao
We heard the President's address today, but there was no mention of issues of unemployment and inflation. I suggest to the President to advise the PM to bring an act called the 'Adani Act' as there is only croony capitalism now: BRS MP K Keshava Rao
President Murmu departs from Parliament
Very proud of INS Vikrant, says President Murmu in Budget Session speech
Indian Railways fast moving towards becoming world's largest electric railway network: President Murmu
India its enhancing new identity as 'pharmacy of the world': Murmu
Today, on one hand, India is taking its ancient knowledge of Yoga and Ayurveda to the world. On the other hand, it is enhancing its new identity as 'pharmacy of the world': President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of Parliament, as #BudgetSession commences
On one hand, we are developing our pilgrimage centers and historic heritage, while on the other hand, India is becoming a major space power in the world. India has launched its first private satellite too: President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of Parliament
Govt striving to get rid of every sign of slavery, says Murmu citing example of renaming Rajpath to Kartavya Path
The Government isstriving to get rid of every sign of slavery, an example is the change of name from Rajpath to Kartavya Path, said PresidentMurmu
My government has also ensured that there is no restriction for women in any work, in any field of work: Murmu lauds the Centre's initiatives towards women
I feel proud to see that today our sisters and daughters are hoisting their laurels at the world level. For the first time in the country, no. of women is more than men and the health of women has also improved more than before: President Murmu
During Covid, India is one of those countries that gave highest priority to protecting the lives of the poor & tried to see that no poor in the country sleeps on an empty stomach: President
The priority of my government is the 11 crore small farmers of the country. These small farmers were, for decades, deprived of the priority of the government: Murmu
Now that basic facilities are reaching SC, STs, these people are able to dream new dreams: Prez Murmu highlights work towards development of backward classes, SCs, STs
Prez Murmu lists the government's work towards Adivasi welfare
Wherever there is political instability anywhere in the world, those countries are surrounded by a massive crisis. But due to the decisions my govt took in the national interest, India is in a better position as compared to other countries: President
'My government is of the clear opinion that corruption is the biggest enemy of democracy and social justice. That's why a continuous fight against corruption is going on for the past years. We have ensured that the honest will be respected in the system'
My government has worked for every class without any discrimination: Murmu
About 11 crore families have been connected with piped water supply in three years under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Ayushman Bharat Yojana has saved crores of poor people of the country from becoming poorer, they have saved 80 thousand crore rupees from being spent: Murmu
From surgical strikes, to terrorism, from LoC to LAC attacks, abrogation of article 370 and triple talaq, this has been a decisive government
In the nearly nine years of my Government, the people of India have witnessed many positive changes for the first time. The biggest change has happened that today the confidence of every Indian is on top and the world has changed its view of India: Murmu
The world has changed its perspective on India: Murmu in first joint address
This 25-year period of Amritkal is the golden century of independence: Murmu
Watch: President's address LIVE
President Murmu addresses both Houses
Prez Murmu arrives in Parliament
Prez Murmu leaves for Parliament for her first joint address
Prez Murmu leaves for Parliament for her first joint address to both Houses; ceremonial salute, tributes offered
Taking the thought of 'India first, citizen first' we will take this Budget session of Parliament forward. I am hopeful that the opposition leaders will present their views before the Parliament: PM Modi at Parliament
The President's first address to the joint session of Parliament is a matter of pride for our Constitution, and especially for respect of women: PM
The whole world has its eyes on India: PM Modi at Parliament
Today is important, President will address the joint session of the Parliament for the first time: PM
Budget Session begins today and at the beginning itself, credible voices from the world of economy, have brought in a positive message, a ray of hope and enthusiasm: PM Modi ahead of Murmu's address
PM Modi addresses press conference ahead of Prez Murmu's first joint address ahead of Budget Session
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday will present the Economic Survey (2022-23) in Parliament. She will lay the document in the Lok Sabha after the conclusion of President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Houses of Parliament.
Tuesday is the first day of the Budget session of Parliament. Apart from this, a copy of the President's address will also be laid in the Lok Sabha.
Obituary references will be made for sitting and former members of the Lok Sabha, who passed away during the intervening period between Winter and Budget sessions.
Obituary references will be made for sitting Congress MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who passed away earlier this month. Apart from him, obituary references will also be made for seven-time former MP Sharad Yadav, veteran Telugu actor and former MP Satyanarayan Kaikala and Basavanagoud Kolur.
The President addresses members of both Houses in the Parliament's Central Hall on the first day of budget session every year. This is President Droupadi Murmu's maiden address to a joint sitting of both Houses.
BRS, AAP to boycott Prez address
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have decided to boycott the Presidential address on Tuesday to highlight the failure of the Union Government, while Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge and several Congress leaders are stuck at Srinagar airport due to bad weather.
Sanjay Singh of the AAP said that the address is a bundle of lies and the AAP will boycott it.
Expectations running high as Sitharaman gears up to present her 5th Budget
The finance minister has held several rounds of discussions with various stakeholders, and final touches are being given to the Union Budget for 2023-24 which will be unveiled in the Lok Sabha on February 1.
"The Budget to be announced will be an exercise of managing several objectives: movement to fiscal prudence, stimulating growth without accompanying inflation, garnering more resources through non-tax measures and providing sops where necessary.
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Our CM hasn't consented to divert Mahadayi river water.I know he'll never do it. Don't know what Union HM Amit Shah is talking about. I condemn the statement. We'll never allow it to be diverted outside: Goa PWD min Nilesh Cabral
Opposition parties in Goa on Saturday sought the resignation of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Mahadayi river water dispute between Karnataka and the coastal state had been resolved. The two states have been engaged in a tussle over the sharing of water of the river for several years now and Goa has often accused Karnataka of proceeding unilaterally by ignoring pacts. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Jana Sankalp Yatre' in Belagavi in the neighbouring state earlier in the day, Shah said, "I want to tell you (people) that BJP, by resolving the long-standing dispute between both states, has given Mahadayi water to Karnataka and, thereby, ensured farmers in several districts here are benefited.
Due to delayed flights from Srinagar airport on account of inclement weather conditions, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge & many other Congress MPs will be unable to attend the President's address to both Houses of Parliament
Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stuck in J&K, unlikely to address Prez address
Due to inclement weather in Srinagar, I've been stranded at the airport in Srinagar.I may fail to join the Presidential address in Parliament today. So I deeply express my regret, I'll communicate this to Speaker also: Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi will attend today’s Presidential address in Parliament as many of the party's MPs are struck in Srinagar, J&K due to inclement weather.
The session will commence with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. The address essentially highlights the government’s achievements and policy priorities.
The Economic Survey will be also tabled on Tuesday after the President's address.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to boycott the President's Address today, the party's MPs will stay out of the Parliament House at the time of the address
Budget session from January 31; President Murmu to address joint sitting of two Houses
The Budget session of Parliament begins on Tuesday with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.
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