Following complaints of indiscipline and repeated statements against the party, the Congress President has approved the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee’s proposal to expel Pramod Krishnam from the party. The expulsion, which is effective immediately, will last for six years.
Pramod Krishnam Expelled
Following his recent induction into the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has expressed a mix of emotions. In a candid statement, Siddique said, “Now, it is done. Ab kya rona, jab chidiya chug gayi khet. It was done with dhol, not quietly.” He expressed his frustration over not being heard, stating, “When you are not being listened to, you should move to the side.” Siddique also hinted at having more to say, but lamented the lack of response. Despite his evident sadness, Siddique also expressed happiness about his decision. He admitted to feeling sad because he is not “thick-skinned,” indicating that the decision was not an easy one for him.
Baba Siddique on Joining NCP
In response to the ongoing farmers’ protest, mobile internet services, bulk SMS, and all dongle services, excluding voice calls, have been suspended in several districts of Haryana. The affected districts include Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa.
Farmers Protest
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned sine die, marking the end of the Budget session. The term ‘sine die’ signifies an indefinite adjournment, with the date and time of the next meeting not being defined at the time of adjournment.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die, marking the conclusion of the Budget session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier addressed the Lok Sabha, highlighting the achievements of the 17th Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
In a recent address to the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the transformative changes that have taken place in the country over the past five years. He stated, “These five years were about reform, perform and transform in the country. It is very rare that both reform and perform take place and we can see transformation right in front of our eyes.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to February 14, marking his seventh visit to the country since 2015 and his third in the last eight months. The visit underscores the strengthening bilateral ties between India and the UAE, with discussions expected to focus on various areas of mutual interest and cooperation.
PM Narendra Modi Set To Visit UAE
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann jointly inaugurated the Ghar Ghar Ration Scheme in Amloh on Saturday, February 10. The scheme aims to ensure the seamless distribution of ration to households across Punjab.
Ghar Ghar Ration Scheme Launched
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met with veteran BJP leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The Government of India recently announced Bharat Ratna for Advani.
Sarbananda Sonowal Meets Veteran BJP Leader LK Advani
PM Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Gujarat' via video conferencing on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
PM Modi Interacts With Beneficiaries of 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Gujarat'
Telangana Deputy CM and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka presented the first budget of the newly formed Congress government in the State Assembly on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Bhatti Vikramarka Presents Budget in Telangana Assembly
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Stalin wrote to the latter to expedite the approval of the Phase-II of CMRL Project in the state.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Writes to PM Narendra Modi
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as part of its crackdown against elements allegedly involved in terror funding and radicalisation of youngsters, officials said. The raids are underway at different places, including Gujjar Nagar and Shaheedi Chowk in Jammu city, they added.
NIA Carries Out Raids in Jammu and Kashmir
INDIA bloc parliamentary leaders are set to meet at the Rajya Sabha LoP office in Parliament today, i.e. on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Meanwhile, the Congress party has issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the house today.
INDIA Bloc Parliamentary Leaders to Meet in Rajya Sabha Today
In a tragic accident on Saturday, February 10, 2024, two persons reportedly died and 15 were injured in Andhra Pradesh. According to Kavali DSP Venkataramana, the incident took place when a lorry collided with a bus on Musunuru Toll Plaza in Nellore District.
Andhra Pradesh Road Accident
A short-duration discussion on White Paper on the Indian Economy is scheduled in the Rajya Sabha today, i.e. on Saturday, February 10, 2024. BJP legislators Sushil Kumar Modi and Prakash Javadekar will raise the discussion informing its impact on the lives of the people of the country.
Short Duration Discussion on White Paper Indian Economy
The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, urged Pakistan authorities on Friday to uphold fundamental human rights, including a free and fair trial through the independent judicial system and also expressed concern over restrictions imposed on internet access on polling day and significant delays in election results.
UK Foreign Secretary Urges Pakistan to Uphold Fundamental Human Rights
Mumbai, February 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 9 February that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. In yet another blow to the Opposition unity, responding to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decision to confer Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on Friday, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has decided to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised eight members of Parliament from different parties on February 9 when he invited them to have lunch with him in the Parliament canteen. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought special category status for the state, party sources said, news agency PTI reported.
Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car was allegedly attacked by BJP workers while he was travelling to attend an event in Pune on Friday. Videos showed the car's windscreen and side panes getting damaged by the BJP workers who mobbed the vehicle and also threw ink on it. The BJP workers were protesting against Wagle for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LK Advani after the ruling party patriarch was awarded the Bharat Ratna.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has claimed victory in the highly fractured elections despite no party managing a full mandate. Sharif indicated respect for the people's decision and announced intentions to reach out to other leaders like Asif Ali Zardari from the Pakistan People's Party and Maulana Fazlur Rehman to form a coalition government.
Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party’s nomination. US President Joe Biden on Thursday was caught visibly angry while denying claims by special counsel Robert Hur that his memory is "poor" and "faulty". During a White House event, a video showed him saying to a reporter, "I'm well-meaning, and I'm an elderly man, and I know what the hell I'm doing".
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