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6:17 PM

Bank of England says holds key interest rate at 5.25%

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India's net direct tax collection rises 23.4% Y-o-Y April-November

The Indian government's net direct tax collection rose 23.4 per cent on the year to Rs 10.64 trillion ($127.75 billion) in the period from April 1 to Nov. 30, it said on Thursday. Gross tax collected, before adjusting refunds, was Rs 12.67 trillion, about 17.7 per cent higher than last year.

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Opposition MPs have been suspended because we want action on this incident of security breach: Chaturvedi

On the Parliamentary security breach incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "Opposition MPs have been suspended because we want action on this incident of security breach. Is it not the responsibility of the Union Home Minister to come and answer on this? We want action against BJP MP Pratap Simha..."

5:15 PM

It shows that the BJP has no concern for Parliament: CPI MP Binoy Viswam says

On suspension of 15 MPs from the Parliament, CPI MP Binoy Viswam says, "...It shows that the BJP has no concern for Parliament, no regard for democracy. We are not surprised to see this because they follow the footsteps of Hitler who burned the parliament building in Germany in the 1930s that is the ideology they follow..."

4:59 PM

Putin saya a total of 617,000 Russian troops are currently fighting in Ukrain

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a total of 617,000 Russian troops are currently fighting in Ukraine. Some 244,000 of them are soldiers who were called up to fight alongside professional Russian military troops, according to the president. Putin revealed those rare details about the military operation during his year-end press conference. He dismissed the need for another wave of mobilisation after drafting some 300,000 men last year in a move that proved widely unpopular.

4:55 PM

Opposition MPs address the media over the suspension of 15 MPs from the House

Opposition MPs address the media over the suspension of 15 MPs from the House.  RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "...When such an act takes place in the House, it is not just a Parliamentary matter - it is related to security. A government which can't keep its Parliament secure, can't keep the country safe. Mark my words...We would tell you - the country is not safe in your hands. You are not coming before us even after 24 hours...We will continue to raise this issue in the House and force the Home Minister to come."

MP Danish Ali says, "...This included one such MP who was not even present in the House. He too was suspended. God knows how is this country running..."

3:01 PM

HC allowed our application where we had demanded survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid : Hindu side advocate

2:53 PM

Suspended MP Derek O'Brien continues to be present in RS despite Chairman's direction to leave

Suspended TMC MP Derek O'Brien continues to be present in the Rajya Sabha despite Chairman's direction to leave the House. "It is most unfortunate that suspended member Derek O'Brien continues to be present in the House. His conduct has handicapped the House from transacting business". House adjourned till 3pm.

2:47 PM

Deliberations on for framing laws on seizure of electronics: Centre to SC

Several rounds of talks have been held in order to formulate guidelines for seizure of electronic devices like mobile phones and laptops of individuals, especially those from the media, in the course of criminal investigations, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday. It said until the time the new guidelines are put in place, central probe agencies will follow the CBI manual for search and seizure of such equipment.

The apex court had on November 7 asked the Centre to put in place guidelines on seizure of electronic devices of individuals, particularly media professionals, saying impounding equipment without following a regulation was a serious matter.

2:32 PM

Five Congress MPs suspended from LS for rest of session for 'unruly conduct'