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11:05 PM

Pak elections: Nawaz Sharif says his govt would try to improve ties with neighbouring countries

In an indirect goodwill message to India, Pakistan's former premier Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that his government would try to improve relations with the neighbouring countries. Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) technically emerged the single largest party in the National Assembly despite the fact that the number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supported independent candidates was higher than any political party. "We would improve ties with the world and with our neighbours and try to solve all issues with them (neighbours)," the 74-year-old former three-time premier said.

10:41 PM

Government to bring motion on Ram Temple in both Houses of Parliament tomorrow

9:55 PM

In our 3rd term, India will become 3rd largest economy in world: PM Modi

9:22 PM

My 3rd term will see much bigger decisions to help India grow at super-speed: PM Modi

PM Modi said, "My 3rd term will see much bigger decisions to help India grow at super-speed." He added, "I am already working on roadmap that will be completed soon."

9:08 PM

250 million people have come out of poverty in last 10 yrs, says PM Modi at summit

PM Modi added, "Those running an industry in name of poverty had to shut shop after 2014. Nearly 250 million people have come out of poverty in last 10 yrs."

9:06 PM

Preferred 'rashtraneeti' over 'rajneeti' and didn't bring white paper in 2014: PM Modi

PM Modi said, "Preferred 'rashtraneeti' over 'rajneeti' and didn't bring white paper in 2014. We did it now as it's necessary to tell public the truth."

9:04 PM

This is India's time amid talk of disruption, development and diversification: PM Modi

Speakig at the summit, PM Modi said, "This is India's time amid talk of disruption, development and diversification. The world's faith in India is continuously growing."

9:02 PM

Our critics at an all-time low; NDA govt followed mantra of 'money saved is money earned': PM Modi

Speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit 2024, PM Narendra Modi said, "Inflation was side-effect of overspending. Our government followed mantra of 'money saved is money earned' for time-bound completion of projects." He further added, "Our policy is stability, consistency and continuity. This is the time when our critics are at all-time low."

7:58 PM

PM Modi joins MPs, belonging to different parties, for a lunch in Parliament canteen

7:55 PM

During NDA rule, 24 Red Corner Notices issued; Rs 906.74 crore recovered from fugitive economic offenders: FM

During NDA rule, 24 Red Corner Notices issued; Rs 906.74 crore recovered from fugitive economic offenders, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

7:47 PM

Overall inflation is down but food inflation continues to be choppy: Nestle India Chairman Suresh Narayanan

"I think overall headline inflation is certainly down but food inflation continues to be choppy. I do hope overall inflation levels are certainly down in 2023 as compared to 2022. If there is stability in some of the commodity prices then actually you might start seeing the uptick in consumption taking place. A lot is hoped for in the elections with the economic activity around elections. Hopefully, that will give a little bit of a fillip to consumer companies,” says Suresh Narayanan, Chairman, Nestle India.

7:09 PM

Parliament session Live: Rajya Sabha passes Bill to curb exam malpractices

Parliament on Friday passed a Bill that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations, and entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine up to Rs 1 crore for offences. The Bill was passed through a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha, after amendments proposed by some opposition members were rejected. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on February 6. Replying to a discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha, Union minister Jitendra Singh said the youth power of the country is "vital" and asserted that the Bill is meant to deter those who are playing with their future.

6:57 PM

Big ticket corruptions averaged one every year during UPA's tenure: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament, said that the NDA government's 10 years of dedicated efforts have put the economy back on rails and corrected all misgovernance, the PTI reported. She further added that big ticket corruptions during UPA tenure averaged one each year and left the public disillusioned.

 

6:16 PM

Clash between 2 groups in UP's Bareilly leaves 3 boys injured; Police says that situation is now under control

5:39 PM

Haldwani riots: Those who damaged public property will be made to pay for it, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Speaking to ANI on the Haldwani riots, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Anti-encroachment drive has been going on as per the court's direction...administration had notified people beforehand... administration were attacked with petrol bombs, stones, there was arson also. Some people tried to create tension in Uttarakhand. The law will take strict action against it. Video footage of the whole incident is being retrieved, and those who damaged govt and public property, will be made to pay for it...we are with the people who got injured..."

5:04 PM

Parliament session live updates: Rajya Sabha passes Bills to amend J&K Constitution SC-ST Order

Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill provides amendment in the the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956, ANI reported. Also, the Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 further to amend the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989. Notably, both the Bills were earlier passed by Lok Sabha.

4:55 PM

Kanshi Ram should also be conferred with Bharat Ratna: BSP chief Mayawati

BSP chief and ex-UP CM Mayawati has welcomed the Centre's move to honour Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan with Bharat Ratna award. However, she demanded that the Centre should honour BSP founder Kanshi Ram with the same award as well. 

4:47 PM

Uttarakhand riots LIVE: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives in riot-hit Haldwani, takes stock of situation

4:35 PM

India, Saudi Arabia hold joint military exercise in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

4:10 PM

Live results: Bandhan Bank posts net profit of Rs 733 crore in Q3; gross NPA rises 7.02%

The Bandhan Bank posted a net profit of Rs 733 crore in Q3 on Friday. It further announced that gross NPA in Q3 rose by 7.02%. Notably, the interest earned by the bank in Q3 was Rs 4,665 crore and its net NPA was up by 2.21%. 

3:48 PM

Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif is set to deliver 'victory speech', says PML-N leaders

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday said its supremo Nawaz Sharif is set to deliver a "victory speech" after the final results of the general elections and that it is in contact with the independent candidates backed by jailed former premier Imran Khan's party.

Pakistan on Thursday held the general elections marred by allegations of rigging, sporadic violence and a countrywide mobile phone shutdown.

Pakistan's authorities were moving at a snail's pace to announce the election results and the first official results were announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan after facing a barrage of criticism by the parties, especially by Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which accused that its mandate was being stolen.

3:45 PM

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hails Bharat Ratna award for former PM Narasimha Rao

Hailing the announcement of the Bharat Ratna award for former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said it is a matter of pride for all the countrymen. Speaking in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, he recalled the stellar contributions made by Narasimha Rao to the nation and conveyed his greetings to the late Congress leader's family members and admirers. Recalling that Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi had cooperated in the election of Narasimha Rao as prime minister and in running the government, Reddy praised Rao's key role in the liberation of erstwhile Hyderabad state under Nizam's rule and his later yeoman service to the nation.

3:39 PM

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Over 20 million young electors in age group 18-29 added in voters list, says EC

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that over 20 million young electors in age group 18-29 have been added in voters list for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

3:33 PM

Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates lead in Pakistan elections; counting underway

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates were leading on Friday in Pakistan's election results that started trickling in following unusual delays, leading to allegations of vote rigging. Votes are still being counted in Pakistan after Thursday's general election which was marred by allegations of rigging, sporadic violence and a countrywide mobile phone shutdown. There were dozens of parties in the fray but the main contest was among Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), whose candidates are running as independents, former three-time premier Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Bilawal Zardari Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

3:29 PM

Grateful to PM Modi: MS Swaminathan's daughter Soumya on his father being conferred with Bharat Ratna

"On behalf of the family, we are very thankful and happy that our father has received the Bharat Ratna posthumously. Grateful to the prime minister for making this announcement. We feel happy that his whole life's work has been recognised by the highest national award that any citizen of India can get," MS Swaminathan's daughter Soumya Swaminathan said.

3:22 PM

He belongs to whole nation: Narasimha Rao's daughter Vani Devi on ex-PM being conferred with Bharat Ratna

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao's daughter and BRS MLC Vani Devi on Thursday appreciated the gesture of naming her father for the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, and praised PM Narendra Modi for the decision, PTI reported. Narasimha Rao belongs to the whole nation, she said. She said she was getting calls from Maharashtra and Odisha as he was elected as a Member of Parliament from those states. She was also getting calls from Delhi. "Everyone is happy. He is not only a son of Telugu soil but he belongs to the whole nation," she added.

3:00 PM

BJP issues three line whip to all its MPs, asks them to be present in both houses on 10 Feb

BJP has issued a three line whip to all its Members of Parliaments of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, asking them to be present in the house on 10 February as some important legislative business is to be discussed in both Houses.

2:45 PM

This is the honour of crores of farmers of the country: UP CM on Charan Singh being conferred the Bharat Ratna

Uttar Pradesh Prime Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the move of conferring Bharat Ratna to former PM and farmer leader Chaudhary Charan Singh. 'This is the honour of crores of farmers of the country...This is even more special for UP as Chaudhary Charan Singh also served as the chief minister of the state,' UP CM Adityanath said.

2:41 PM

What previous governments could not do till today has been completed by PM Modi's vision: RLD chief

RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary expresses gratitude to Modi govt for encouraging the people, says 'What previous governments could not do till today has been completed by PM Modi's vision.' The RLD chief was referring to PM Modi's annoucement of awarding Bharat Ratna to former Prime Minister(s) Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao Garu and M S Swaminathan.

2:33 PM

Matter of pride for Telangana & Congress: Former CM KCR, deputy CM on Bharat Ratna to former PM Narasimha Rao

BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and state deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka have hailed the announcement of the Bharat Ratna to former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao. Speaking on the stellar contributions made by Narasimha Rao to the nation's development, Vikramarka said the Bharat Ratna award to the former prime minister is a matter of pride for Telangana and the Congress.