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9:23 PM

PM Modi expresses condolences over the demise of Former Law Minister and Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan.

8:16 PM

Fire breaks out at footwear godown in Topsia, Kolkata. 12 fire tenders at the spot to douse the fire

8:15 PM

More than 50 people suffered food poisoning after eating food at Banquet in Chhapra: Medical Officer, Panapur

8:08 PM

Former Law Minister and Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan passes away

7:35 PM

Efforts are underway to restore the roads and normal life in snow-hit areas of Himachal Pradesh

7:25 PM

Probe going on in two cases related to question papers leak for exams for post of constables in HP Police: CBI

CBI conducted searches at 50 locations in 7 states/UT incl Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Punjab, UP, Haryana etc in ongoing probe of two cases related to leakage of question papers for written examinations for post of constables in Himachal Pradesh Police, said the CBI

7:13 PM

India announces support to Bhutan for the establishment of the third international internet gateway for Bhutan

5:00 PM

Patiala House Court grants bail to accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight

Patiala House Court grants bail to Shankar Mishra,  accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi on November 26 last year. He was arrested by the Delhi Police on January 6.

 

4:58 PM

President's address not enough to satisfy poor, jobless: Mayawati

BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said the claims made by President Droupadi Murmu on behalf of the Centre in her address in Parliament are not enough to console people who suffer from poverty, inflation and unemployment.

 

The BSP chief, in a couple of tweets, also lamented the absence of the atmosphere required for the peace, happiness and prosperity because of the government's internal and economic policies.

4:13 PM

Gandhinagar Court sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a decade-old sexual assault case

11:53 AM

Budget Session: President Murmu calls Centre 'pro-poor'

Lauding the Centre for its policies during the Covid-pandemic, President Droupadi Murmu said that the Modi-led government is sensitive and pro-poor. 

 

"We've seen that during Covid period, how living had become difficult for the poor across the world. But, 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," said President.

 

"I'm delighted that my government has decided to extend PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in accordance with the new circumstances. This is the identity of a sensitive and pro-poor govt...This scheme is being appreciated across the world, she added.

11:40 AM

'Garibi hatao' is not just a slogan anymore: Prez Murmu during Parliament's Budget session

'Garibi hatao' is not just a slogan anymore. My government is working to have a permanent solution to the problems of the poor and empowering them: President Droupadi Murmu

11:39 AM

Govt of clear that corruption is biggest enemy of democracy: Prez during Budget session

"My government is of the clear opinion that corruption is the biggest enemy of democracy and social justice. To seize the property of fugitive economic offenders, my government passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act," said President Murmu 

 

She added that her government has awakened the aspirations of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Now that basic facilities are reaching them, these people are able to see new dreams. 

11:36 AM

Prez Murmu talks about ease of filing IT-return, tax refund, and GST

"Earlier, there was a long wait for tax refund. Today, refund is received within a few days of filing Income Tax Return, said Prez Murmu. She added, along with transparency, dignity of taxpayers is also being ensured through GST," President Droupadi Murmu said.

11:32 AM

India in better position than other countries: Prez Murmu

11:13 AM

Have to build 'aatmanirbhar' India: Prez Murmu at Parliament

11:06 AM

World is looking at India's Budget: PM Modi

10:58 AM

RS Business Advisory Council to meet today

Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Council meeting to be held at 2:30 pm today, reported ANI

10:58 AM

Budget session to proceed with thought of 'India first, citizen first': PM Modi

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, said PM Modi at Parliament. 

"Budget will strive to fulfil people's hopes, aspiration and also boost the hopes with which world is looking at India," he added. 

10:56 AM

Ceremonial escort to President Droupadi Murmu to Parliament

10:54 AM

Delhiites woke up to chilly morning, minimum temp 9.9 deg C

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning on Tuesday, as the mercury settled at 9.9 degrees Celsius, even as the air quality index improved to 'moderate'.

The relative humidity was recorded at 100 per cent at 8:30 am.

10:18 AM

India logs 66 new Covid infections, active cases at 1,755

India saw a single-day rise of 66 new coronavirus cases -- the lowest since March 26, 2020 -- while the active caseload declined to 1,755, according to Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.05 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 0.07 per cent.

 

9:53 AM

Budget Session: Sonia Gandhi to attend today’s Presidential address

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, reported ANI.

 

9:53 AM

Death toll rises to 72 in Peshawar mosque attack

Death toll rises to 72 in Peshawar mosque attack, reported Pakistan's Geo News

9:44 AM

Vistara restrains unruly passenger on Abu Dhabi-Mumbai flight

A passenger travelling on a Vistara flight to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi was restrained by the crew for "unruly and violent behaviour", the airline said on Tuesday.

The incident, which took place on Monday, was reported to the relevant authorities as per the standard operating procedures, while the security agencies on-ground were informed to take immediate action upon arrival, Vistara said in a statement.

9:44 AM

PM Modi to visit poll bound Karnataka on Feb 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll bound Karnataka on February 6 for a one-day visit to inaugurate 'India Energy Week' programme. He will also participate in other programmes before leaving for New Delhi.

9:16 AM

Sitharaman to present economic survey for 2022-23 in Parliament today

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.

9:03 AM

Kharge, Cong MPs to miss President's address due to delayed flights from Srinagar

Due to delayed flights from Srinagar airport on account of inclement weather conditions, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and many other Congress MPs will be unable to attend the President's address to both Houses of Parliament at 11am today, said Jairam Ramesh. 

Kharge and others were attending the concluding ceremony of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. 

8:34 AM

Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for stop-over passengers

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry introduced an electronic visa service on Monday for passengers who are stopping over in the country.

 

The transit visa for stop-over allows those in transit to enter the kingdom to perform Umrah, visit the Prophet's Mosque, and attend tourism events. The visa is free of charge and will be issued immediately with the traveller's plane tickets.

 

It allows for a four-day stay in the kingdom and has a three-month validity period, Xinhua news agency reported.

8:27 AM

IMF team arrives Pakistan to discuss ninth review

A team from the International Monetary Fund arrived in Islamabad to discuss the ninth review of the USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility, which will start today, ARY News reported.

 

According to a Pakistani television broadcast citing the sources, Pakistan and the IMF will hold technical talks for the first four days, wherein economic data from different departments will be reviewed.

 

Earlier, the international fund organization Resident Representative for Pakistan Esther Perez Ruiz said: "At the request of the authorities, an in-person Fund mission is scheduled to visit Islamabad [from] January 31 - February 9 to continue the discussions under the ninth EFF review," reported Dawn.