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5 min read Last Updated : Jan 31 2023 | 10:49 PM IST

Key Events

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

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First Published: Jan 31 2023 | 7:59 AM IST