Budget Session Highlights: Both Houses adjourn for the day

Track highlights from the Budget Session on DH!

Rajya Sabha adjourns for the day.

Both Houses to resume on February 9 at 11 am.

Lok Sabha adjourns for day as number of MPs present in House fewer than minimum stipulated in rules.(PTI)

Not satisfied with PM speech, no talk of Adani inquiry...clear PM is protecting him: Rahul Gandhi

Modi sounds lookahead to 2047, 100 years of India's independence at the end of his LS speech. "There can be difference of opinion in politics but we are focused on building developed India by 2047," he said.

Those drunk in arrogance...feel that only by abusing Modi will a way come out: PM in LS

Those who are drunk in arrogance and think that only they have the knowledge, feel that only by abusing Modi will a way come out, that only through false, nonsensical mudslinging on Modi will a path be paved. It has been 22 years, they still have a misapprehension: PM Modi in LS(ANI)

Opposition wasted last 9 years in making allegations, compulsive criticism replaced constructive criticism in this period: PM Modi(PTI)

Vote bank politics harmed country, delayed India's development; middle class was ignored but NDA govt provided them protection: PM Modi(PTI)

Several Opposition MPs walk out of Lok Sabha as PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks on President's address

People's trust in Modi not due to newspaper headlines or TV visuals but due to my years of dedication: PM in LS(PTI)

140 cr people's blessings my 'suraksha kawach': Modi

PM Narendra Modi lashed out at doubters saying that the blessings and belief that 140 crore people in India put in him was the 'suraksha kawach' he needed.

"People know Modi has come to their help in times of crisis, how will they agree with your abuses and allegations", he said, adding, "Trust of crores of people is my protective shield, it can't be breached by your abuses, allegations."(PTI)

Oppn keeps contradicting itself, they say India is weakened and then allege India is pressuring other countries: PM Modi(PTI)

"Not just Harvard, all big universities of world will conduct studies on Congress' downfall,"PM Modi in Lok Sabha.(PTI)

'Why my words were expunged?', asks Rahul who arrived in Parliament in the middle of Modi's speech

ED not elections brought Opposition together: Modi

Modi made a jibe at the Opposition coming together against the BJP saying that the ED did what electorate could not.

"ED has brought all Opposition parties together on one platform, it has done what electorate could not do," he said

You make allegations without facts but don't want to listen, Speaker chides Oppn protesting PM speech

Speaker Om Birla told members of the Opposition "You make allegations without facts but don't want to listen," as they protested PM Modi's speech in the Parliament.

While Modi launched a fiery attack on the Congress rule, calls for a JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) to look into the Adani issue could be heard in the Lok Sabha.

UPA's trademark was to let every opportunity turn into crisis from 2004-2014: Modi in LS.(PTI)

Terror ruled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari under the UPA govt, says Modi

Modi slammed the Congress rule in his Parliament address saying "Terror ruled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari under the UPA govt".

He added, "They showed just a law in name of removing unemployment, 2004-2014 was a decade of scams and violence."

Matter of pride India received G20 presidency, but that too is hurting some people: Modi

"Today, there is positivity, hope, trust for India across the world. It is a matter of joy that today India has received the opportunity of G20 Presidency. It is a matter of pride for the country, for the 140 crore Indians. But I think this too is hurting some people,"PM Modi.(ANI)

Which Indian would not be proud that even in times of war, pandemic the nation is world's 5th largest economy: Modi

"The pandemic, divided world & destruction due to war has cause instability in several countries. There is acute inflation, unemployment, food crisis in several countries. Which Indian would not be proud that even in such times, the nation is world's 5th largest economy?," Modi said in his Parliament address.(ANI)

India emerging as manufacturing hub, world sees its prosperity in India's growth but some people don't want to accept it: PM Modi in LS(PTI)

90,000 startups in India last year; nation now 3rd in world in terms of startups: Modi

Praising the progress India has made, Modi spoke about the 90,000 startups that took off in the nation last year and said India is now 3rd in the world in terms of startups. He also said that many of these startups are moving to Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.

There were two-three decades of instability; now there is political stability in country, a decisive government is in place: PM Modi.(PTI)

Leaders spoke on President's address as per their interest, nature but their utterances also reflect their capability, capacity, intent: PM.(PTI)

Arguments take place in House but we should not forget this is moment of pride for India: PM Modi in LS(PTI)

Some saddened by nation awakening: Modi

"Some saddened by nation awakening," said PM Modi during his Parliament address, slamming the Opposition's attempts to undermine the Central government.

President Murmu has shown us the way, she is inspiration for all: Modi

President Murmu has shown us the way, she is inspiration for all: PM Modi in reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha.(PTI)

PM Modi takes dig at Rahul Gandhi in Parliament address

Modi took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in his Parliament address after the member of the Opposition had hit out at the Central Government over the Adani issue.

"After some people's remarks yesterday in Lok Sabha, entire 'ecosystem' and their supporters were jubilant," he said.(PTI)

PM Modi addresses Parliament

Centre advocating for industrialist for 1st time...it has come in Hindenburg report: A R Chowdhury

"Rahul Gandhi has hit the right spot & due to it, there is commotion in BJP. For the first time, a ruling party is advocating for an industrialist. We're not saying this on our own. It has come in Hindenburg report & we are raising the issue. What's wrong with that?," says A R Chowdhury.(ANI)

Responding to Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's speech on President's address, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar quotes Ghalib

Modi's thoughts & heart are as pure as the Ganga river & will remain so: Rijiju

"Before 2014, daily new scams were being reported in newspapers & people were losing faith in politicians. PM Modi re-established public's faith in govt& elected representatives. PM Modi's thoughts& heart are as pure as the Ganga river & will remain so," Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said.(ANI)

Everyday the Opposition keeps demanding a discussion on Indo-China border issue despite the Centre explaining it to them that the issue is sensitive and it could not be discussed in Parliament, says Rijiju.

'PM goes abroad for the nation, not for honeymoon', Rijiju replies to Rahul Gandhi's foreign visit jibe

Rijiju targets Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on PM Modi's trip. "Prime Minister goes abroad for the nation, not for honeymoon," says Rijiju.

PM Modi's heart is pure and holy just like river Ganga, says Rijiju

Rijiju says the government is willing to listen to the Opposition if they give feedback on schemes but the Opposition targeting the prime minister is not good for democracy. "Today the people trust the government because PM Modi dedicated his life to serving them," he said.

He adds that PM Modi's heart is pure and holy just like river Ganga.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju is addressing the Lower House of Parliament.

It appears to be a day of poems and rhymes in Rajya Sabha as MPs script verses for Modi government.

'Modi ji aadmi hai khaas, isliye Ramdas hai unke sath', says MP Ramdas Athwale as he addresses Rajya Sabha.

Adani scam is the biggest scam that the country has seen, says RSP MP N K Premachandran

Adani scam is the biggest scam that the country has seen, says RSP MP N K Premachandran, adding that it affects the people of the nation. He calls for a probe into allegations of fraud and misconduct levelled by Hindenburg Research against Adani Group.

JD(U) MP Aneel Prasad Hegde raises concerns around GM mustard

JD(U) MP Aneel Prasad Hegde raises the concerns around GM mustard. He says that the GM mustard may affect the health and have adverse effects on the environment. He adds that the government has also not banned harmful pesticides and deadly chemicals.

PM Modi wears jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a sleeveless jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles to Parliament on Wednesday.

The prime minister was seen wearing a light blue "sadri" jacket as he sat in the Rajya Sabha in the morning.

The jacket Modi was wearing was made of material recycled from plastic bottles, officials said.(PTI)

Kharge ends address with poem targeting the Modi government

Kharge ends the address in the Upper House with a poem targetingthe Modi government over inequality, environment issues and corruption. 'Inspired' by the LoP, the Chairman also quotes Ghalib.

It seems you will set up a JPC on me..., Dhankhar tells Kharge

BJP MPs demand apology from LoP Kharge for misquoting Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the floor of the House.

Kharge quoted Atal Bihar Vajpayee as saying, "Sampradayik hinsa se videshon me Bhart ki chhavi kharab hui hai. Ky muh le ke videsh jaunga. Raj Dharm ka palan nai hua." (Communal violence has spoiled India's global image. How will I go aborad when stately duties have not been followed?)

Documentaries are like Shah Rukh Khan movies, why block it? asks Kharge on BBC documentary

Kharge says documentaries are like Shah Rukh Khan movies. "What is in that?" he asks, as he raises the issue to BBC documentary being blocked by the Centre. He adds that the Centre can always put forth their statement instead of blocking the documentary.

JPC can't be set up just based on some allegations, says Goyal on Oppn's demand on Adani issue

Goyal says that a joint parliamentary committe can't be set up just based on some allegations levelled by a company. "If that were the case, one would have to set up a JPC to investigate how Kharge got the money to buy a Louis Vuitton scarf that he's wearing today," he said.

To this, Kharge said that the demand for a JPC is from the entire Opposition and they will keep pushing for it till the government agrees.

I am a 'bhumiputra', says Kharge

Kharge says that one cannot say he's anti-national just because he is raising an issue against the government. "I am a 'bhumiputra'," says Kharge.

Uproar in RS as Kharge rakes up Adani issues; BJP says allegations 'infused with insinuation against PM'

The Upper House withnessed another uproar as Chairman objects to Kharge's allegation of loans given to Adani. "The Chair is duty-bound to protect the dignity of India," says Piyush Goyal.

"We have to say things that are in the interest of the nation. We can't list allegations without substance," says Dhankhar.

Kharge asks Modi govt to invest more in public sector

"Invest in public sector, where 10 lakh people work. Adani is being given Rs 82,000 crore loan, where only 30,000 people work," says Kharge.

Adani given Rs 82,000 crore loan, while farmer denied 'no objection certificate' over 31 paise dues, says Kharge

Kharge said, "LIC, SBI have given loans up to Rs 82,000 crore to Adani. In Gujarat, a farmer was not given 'No Dues Certificate' because of a dues of 31 paise." Chairman calls the LoP to authenticate this piece of information in the day.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that the allegations levelled by the Opposition are "infused with insinuation against Prime Minister".

Dhankhar asks Kharge table documents to support allegations allegations on PM Modi's links with Adani

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha as Kharge raises the Adani issue. Chairman asks Kharge to table the documents to support his allegations onPM Modi's links with Adani.

Kharge raises the Adani issue in the floor of the House. To this, Piyush Goyal says the Opposition's allegations are baseless.

Will you teach me how to speak as well? Kharge asks Chairman, Dhankhar says, 'It is my duty'

"Will you teach me how to speak as well?" Kharge asks Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. This Dhankhar says, "It is my duty ensure the decorum is maintained during debates in the House.

Ruckus in the Rajya Sabha as Chairman asks Kharge to maintain decorum and refrain from using phrases such as 'nafrat chodo, bharat jodo' while addressing the House.

Modi government filled with hatred, that's why, there's need for 'nafrat chodo, Bharat jodo', says Kharge

Kharge questions why the Modi government constantly rakes up issues of Hindu-Muslim conflicts, and beating up lower caste men entering a temple. He says, "The Modi government is filled with hatred, that's why, there's 'nafrat chodo, Bharatjodo'."

Watch LoP Mallikarjun Kharge's address in Rajya Sabha live here

Modi government is on election-mode throughout the year, says Kharge

Referring to PM Modi's frequent visit to poll-bound Karnataka in the last couple of months, Kharge said, "The current government is on election-mode throughout the year".This left the MPs including PM Modi in the Upper House in splits.

Why is Modi government jealous of work down by previous governments? asks Kharge

Replying to the President's Address, Kharge said that the MPs in the House are listing what the government did over the last few years. They focus on pointing out what the previous government did not do. "If your government did so much work, why are you jealous of the work down by previous governments?" he asked.

Kharge placed a 10-page document on thework done by the Congress government in the Rajya Sabha.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge is now addressing the Rajya Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Rajya Sabha.

Meanwhile, AAP, BRS, Shivsena (Uddhav Thackeray) MPs are protesting in front of Gandhi statue to demand a JPC probe pertaining to Adani row.

'They should control their tongue...': Hema Malini reacts to Mahua Moitra's remarks in Lok Sabha

Moitra 'surprised' at BJP teaching Opposition MPs parliamentary etiquette

Senior leaders taking lead in disrupting proceedings of House, says Dhankhar

Senior leaders are taking a lead in disrupting proceedings of the House. We're taking a note of this, says Dhankhar as he as MPs to sit on their benches and allow MP Nagar to continue with his Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha.

Chaos in the Upper House as Opposition MPs disrupt the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address.

Pralhad Joshi demands privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Maximum corruption happened under Congress's regime, says MP Surendra Singh Nagar

The issue of corruption if being raised by a party which registered maximum number of corruption cases under its regime, says BJP MP Surendra Singh Nagar.Taking a dig at Congress leaders over National Herald case, Nagar said that "some of them are out on bail".

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejects Opposition MPs' notices to discuss Adani issue

The Opposition MPs also raised slogans as MP Surendra Singh Nagar resumed his Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

MPs in both the Houses are now mentioning the papers to be laid down on the table.

Proceedings begin in both the Houses. There will be no Zero Hour and Question Hour in Rajya Sabha today.

Watch Lok Sabha proceedings live:

PM Modi is likely to reply to Motion of Thanks around 3.30 pm.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh submits notice for discussion on Adani issue

AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given aSuspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 demanding discussion on reported incidents of over-exposure of holdings of LIC, SBI etc & market manipulation allegations against certain firms.

No Zero Hour and Question Hour in Rajya Sabha today

BRS Rajya Sabha MP K Keshava Rao has given aSuspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 demanding discussion on Hindenburg Report on Adani Enterprises and other companies of Adani group.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gives privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi for using 'defamatory statements against PM Modi' in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha for discussion on India-China border issue

All eyes on PM Modi's response to slew of allegations levelled by Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in both Houses of Parliament.

Congress had favoured Tata, Birla, Ambani: BJP's Nishikant Dubey counters Rahul's allegations

BJP member Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday countered the allegations levelled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha against the Narendra Modi government, saying the Congress itself had favoured several industrial houses like the Tata, Birla and Ambani.

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