Budget Session Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day

The Congress and some other opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha staged a walkout on Friday after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge was not allowed to speak in the House. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he had allowed the Leader of Opposition earlier but he cannot be allowed to raise the same points which have already been expunged. Track the live updates from the Budget Session on DH!

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

We are paying for the sins for the previous government: FM in Rajya Sabha

Banks forced to give loans to 'relatives' based on phone calls from govt during UPA: FM in RS

If India has to develop, all states have to develop: FM in Rajya Sabha

Centre not neglecting Odisha, FM says, adding that Modi is focused on development across India and why he is focused on bringing up the North Eastern states. Her comments come a few days before Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura go to polls.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

Budget 2023 keeps everyone's welfare in mind, this is my reply to those causing drama: FM slams Cong at end of LS address

In Modi's govt, no decisions taken keeping one person in mind, decisions taken keeping everyone in mind: FM on allegations of Centre aiding Adani with green energy allocation in Budget

We don't do vote bank politics, we believe in 'Sabka saath, sabka vikaas': FM in LS

Every eligible beneficiary of PM-KISAN will continue to get benefit (Rs 6,000/year): FM Sitharaman

'Is the due process for that complete?' Sitharaman asked when FM said Bengal owes Centre money

The FM had, moments ago, said that the Centre would clear all dues to West Bengal if the state followed due processes.

She added that the West Bengal govt owes Rs 1,841 cr payment for the deployment of central forces in the state.

Centre ready to pay Bengal if due processes followed: FM

FM attacks Cong's Gogoi for allegedly laughing while Sitharaman read NREGA allocations in Budgets over the year

FM Sitharaman alleged Cong's Gogoi was not taking her speech seriously and pointed out that they claim to represent the poor and ask BJP to speak of them but when BJP is giving numbers, they are 'laughing'.

Congress's nature to put allegations, but when answers given, they shout, organize walkouts: FM

'Clean your mouth with Dettol before talking of corruption', FM tears into Cong in LS

Modi reduced excise duty twice in Nov 21 and June 22, when foreign prices increased, to help common man: FM

Allegation fiscal consolidation being maintained at cost of food subsidy completely wrong: FM

FM counters Opposition allegations that food subsidy has been cut, says it has been almost doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh crore.(PTI)

Agriculture credit target for 2023-24 fiscal has been increased to Rs 20 lakh crore: FM

India is still fastest growing major economy and will continue to be so: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha

Fiscal prudence is maintained as announced in fiscal glide path in Budget: FM Sitharaman

New tax regime attractive for middle class: FM in Lok Sabha

State's interests being kept in mind...complete resources are being transferred to states: FM in Lok Sabha

FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Lok Sabha during Budget session

Why does govt have problem with saying Adani's name in Parliament?: Kharge

Is it crime to ask for JPC probe, asks Kharge after ruckus in RS today over Adani issue

WATCH | Congress president Kharge's address after ruckus in Rajya Sabha today

'The Budget is nothing but anti-labour, anti-SC, anti-all'

Rajya Sabha resumes proceedings

Lok Sabha continues general discussion on the Union Budget 2023-24

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm

By 2024, Bengaluru to get metro connectivity to airport, says Tejasvi Surya in LS

Tejasvi Surya in LS said thatby 2024, Bengaluru to get metro connectivity to airport. "Under PM Modi's leadership, Bengaluru's traffic woes to be a thing in the past," he said.

Opposition MPs stage walkout from Rajya Sabha after Dhankhar objects to Kharge's remarks

Congress and opposition MPs stage walkout from Rajya Sabha after Chair objects to some of the remarks being made by LoP Kharge.

Earlier, the Leader of the House urged RS Chairman to call Opposition leaders to his chamber to have a discussion &see if they're "interested in maintaining order".

Rajya Sabha takes up Question Hour, discusses new railways projects for NER

Lok Sabha: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya talks about what Karnataka got under the Union Budget 2023

As Lok Sabha begins 'General Discussion on the Union Budget 2023', BJP MP Tejasvi Surya talks about what Karnataka got under the Union Budget 2023.

Opposition MPs rush to Well, ruckus continues in Rajya Sabha over denial of discussion on Adani issue

Rajasthan BJP MP Sumedhanand Saraswati raises question of 'Higher Cost of Medical Education' in Lok Sabha

Rajasthan BJP MP Sumedhanand Saraswati raised the question of 'Higher Cost of Medical Education' in Lok Sabha during Question Hour.
Union Health Minister replied by saying that the cost of medical education in government colleges are cheaper compared to the private colleges in India. "The government is increasing the number of seats in govt colleges," he said.

Opposition MPs raise slogans demanding JPC on Adani issue, ruckus continues in Rajya Sabha

Congress & DMK MPs stage walked out from Lok Sabha in protest against the reply of the Union Health minister on Madurai AIIMS

Lok Sabha discusses 'Financial irregularities in Central Health Scheme'

CPI(M) MP V Sivadasan raises the issue of unemployment in the RS amid ruckus

Kharge's speech interrupted with 'Modi-Modi' slogans raised by BJP MPs

Yesterday we saw greatest contempt of the House: Piyush Goyal on Oppn raising slogans during Modi's speech

Lok Sabha discusses on 'Setting up of AYUSH Centres' in Question Hour

After a minor ruckus in the beginning of the session,MoS AYUSH replies to questions raised by MPs in the Question Hour.

Rajya Sabha proceedings continue for the day amid ruckus over Adani issue discussion

An argument between Union Health Minister Dr Mandaviya & DMK MPs in Lok Sabha started in Question Hour. "I won't such medical colleges to operate where there is no adequate faculty & infrastructure. Work is underway on establishing AIIMS Madurai. Don’t make health an issue of politics," the Health minister said.

Ruckus in Lok Sabha during Question Hour on Setting up of Medical Colleges

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha after Dhankhar says five notices not in order

Meanwhile, Question Hour is under way in Lok Sabha

Dhankhar says AAP MP Sanjay Singh's 'actions are under scanner'

I don't think House is in the mood to get into business: Dhankhar amid minor ruckus in Rajya Sabha

WATCH | Lok Sabha proceedings for the day begin

WATCH | Rajya Sabha proceedings for the day begin

PM praised himself, said only he can save India, says Kharge calling it 'arrogance'

PM praised himself in the speech. He did not respond to our questions. He did not talk about unemployment, inflation, Adani, falling value of rupee & other issues. He said that only he can save this country, this is arrogance: Congress Pres &Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge

Parliament set to resume for the day at 11 am

DH Toon: 'Best spinner is in Parliament'

'Jitna keechad uchaloge, kamal utna hee zyada khilega': PM Modi 'thanks' protesting Opposition in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, saying the more "keechad" (dirt) they will fling, the bigger "kamal" (lotus) will bloom. With opposition MPs, throughout his 80-minute speech in Rajya Sabha, chanting slogans to demand a "joint parliamentary committee probe" into allegations levelled by the US short-seller Hindenburg Research and alleged his collusion with industrialist Gautam Adani, Modi said he alone was more than a match for all who are taking turns shouting slogans to oppose him. Read more

Kharge writes to VP Dhankhar over removal of remarks on PM, Adani from Parliament records

Protesting against the expunction of certain remarks from his speech, Leader of Opposition in Rajya SabhaMallikarjun Khargeon Thursday shot off a letter to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, saying that it will be an “inversion of the system of governance” if Opposition MPs are to investigate, gather evidence and raise issues in Parliament. Read more

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