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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his virtual address to the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference

In his virtual address to the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "There was a time, whenever any member in the House violates the decorum and if action was taken against him as per the rules, then the other senior members of the House used to explain to that member so that in future they do not make such mistakes that affect the atmosphere of the House and its decorum. But in today's time, we have seen that some political parties stand in support of such members and start defending their mistakes. This situation, be it in Parliament or Assembly, is good for anyone. How to maintain the decorum of the House? This discussion is very important in this form..."

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Work underway on one nation, one legislative platform: PM Modi

Work underway on `one nation, one legislative platform' concept through E-Vidhan and Digital Sansad: PM Modi

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RJD chalks out an action plan if Nitish Kumar breaks mahagathbandhan

Nitish Kumar Live News, Bihar Politics Updates: RJD held an emergency meeting in the backdrop of rumours suggesting that Nitish Kumar will switch alliance and join BJP-led NDA. The meeting, held at 10, Circular Road, involved depositing mobile phones outside the gates. Discussions centered on the strategy to be adopted if Kumar ends the alliance. While some RJD leaders favor staking a claim to form a new government, others, including Tejashwi Yadav, are cautious as the JD(U) and BJP together hold more than 122 members in the 243-strong assembly. (Sources to PTI)

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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren receives fresh summons from ED in money-laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for questioning in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam on Saturday.As per sources, the ED has asked Soren to be available for questioning on January 29 or 31, or else the agency itself will go to him for questioning.Earlier on January 25, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren responded to the summon issued to him by the Directorate of Enforcement, reported PTI, citing sources said on Thursday.

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India records 159 new Covid-19 infections, active case tally 1,623

India has registered a single-day rise of 159 new Covid-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease stands at 1,623 in the country, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.One fatality due to the infection was reported in Kerala in a span of 24 hours, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.The number of daily cases of Covid-19 in the country had dropped to double-digits by December 5, but it began to climb after the emergence of a new variant and the cold weather conditions.

 

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Chirag Paswan meets Amit Shah; BJP, RJD, JDU hold separate meetings

As the political situation unfolds in Bihar, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the latter's residence in the national capital on Saturday. Paswan said that the "situation is very positive regarding the alliance."

 

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With LS polls in sight, Amit Shah to hold key meetings in T'gana on Jan 28

The BJP will begin its preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Telangana with Union Homer Minister Amit Shah holding meetings with key leaders in the state in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, and Mahbubnagar on Sunday.

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Clash over statue in MP: 19 held so far, situation peaceful, say police

Madhya Pradesh Police has made 19 arrests so far in connection with a clash over a statue in Ujjain district. The police has deployed heavy forces, an official told PTI. The clash erupted about a statue of former Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by unidentified persons. The police says the situation is under control and peaceful.

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YES Bank's Q3 net rises to Rs 231 cr helped by drop in loan-loss provisions

The Mumbai-based private lender's standalone net profit rose to Rs 231 crore ($27.8 million) in the three months ended Dec 31, it said on Saturday. That was up from Rs 51.52 crore in the same period a year earlier.

 

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan confronts protesting SFI activists

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BJP will form government in Bihar in 2025: Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Amid the political turmoil in Bihar suggesting CM Nitish Kumar comeback to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Union Minsiter Giriraj Singh has affirmed that BJP is set to win Bihar and will form its government in the state in 2024 state assembly elections.

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100 new biogas plants will soon be set up in Uttar Pradesh: Hardeep Puri

Speaking to the members of the press in Lucknow before inaugurating the Compressed Bio Gas Plant in Budaun, Puri said that in the last seven years, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has shed the label 'BIMARU' (sick) state and has done excellent work in every sector. The Union Minister also said that the government plans to establish 100 new biogas plants in the state.

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Bihar turmoil: BJP central leadership monitoring current political situation, says Giriraj Singh

As the specualtions of Nitish Kumar considering to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) again, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday said the BJP central leadership is "monitoring the political situation in Bihar". Talking to PTI on Saturday, Singh said "Our Central leaders will take decision accordingly".

 

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No relief in cold wave conditions in North India, temperature below normal

There was no let-up in the cold wave condition in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday with minimum temperatures staying below normal at several places. Haryana's Hisar district was the coldest place as it shivered at 3.1 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal.

 

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Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury faces backlash for calling Derek O'Brien 'foreigner'

As West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that Trinamool Congress (TMC) will contest the Lok Sabha independently in the state, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary referred to TMC leader Derek O'Brien as a "foreigner". Chowdhary is now facing a backlash for his remarks.