Parliament Highlights | President is a stamp, reads someone's love letter, says MP Pappu Yadav

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.

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

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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

President Murmu arrives at session in ceremonial six-horse driven buggy

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

I congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir on their first election in many years: President Murmu

Government has decided to expand Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide new homes to three crore additional families: President Murmu

Under Ayushman Bharat scheme, government decided to provide health insurance to six crore citizens aged 70 years and more: President Murmu

Good that Rahul Gandhi hasn't portrayed some bad image of India on foreign platforms this time before session: LJP (RV) MP Rajesh Verma

My govt believes that serving the 140 crore people of India is their first priority: President Murmu

Govt made efforts to end feeling of alienation in people of Northeast, says Murmu as Manipur unrest continues since 2023

Situation in Jammu and Kashmir has changed after abrogation of Article 370: President Murmu

My govt has ensured Dalits, STs and OBCs become biggest beneficiaries of our initiatives and schemes: President Murmu

Reform, perform and transform have become strong pillars of India's governance model: President Murmu

My government has granted classical language status to Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu accorded ceremonial welcome in Parliament ahead of Budget session

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From Make in India, we have moved to make for the world: President Murmu

My government has taken historic steps to protect country's borders and ensure internal security: President Murmu

Fight against Left Wing Extremism has reached final stage, number of affected districts has declined sharply to 38: President Murmu

Despite our differences, we still one one identity as Bharat, and we have only one goal- 'Viksit Bharat': President Murmu

President Murmu's address concludes, VP Dhankhar begins repeating parts of her speech in English

Minor ruckus in House as VP Dhankhar reiterates Kumbh condolences

Govt's third term witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous dispensations: President Murmu in Parliament

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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

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