Patna, Feb 6 (IANS) The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislature continued amid heavy uproar in both Houses on Friday, with noisy scenes witnessed in the Legislative Assembly as well as the Legislative Council.In the Legislative Assembly, some ruling party MLAs were seen cornering their own ministers during Question Hour, while similar disorder prevailed in the Legislative Council, where opposition members raised strong objections over the conduct of proceedings.During question hour in the legisl…
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New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Ruling party leaders on Thursday criticised a DMK minister for his controversial remarks in Tamil Nadu about North Indian migrant workers, alleging that the Congress and its allies have historically treated people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as ‘second-rate citizens.’ The backlash followed a statement made by Tamil Nadu minister MRK Panneerselvam at an event in Chengalpattu, where he spoke about migrant workers from North India taking up low-paying jobs in the state.Acco…
Patna, Feb 5 (IANS) The third day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s budget session saw an unusual moment when a ruling JD(U) legislator questioned his own government over difficulties faced by farmers in accessing agricultural markets.During Question Hour, JD(U) MLA Shyam Rajak raised a pointed query on behalf of more than 20,000 registered farmers from his Phulwari Sharif constituency, seeking clarity on their access to the Musallahpur agricultural market. Assembly proceedings began on sche…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Ruling NDA leaders on Tuesday strongly welcomed the India-US trade agreement, calling it a historic milestone that will significantly benefit India’s economy, MSMEs and global trade standing. They also dismissed opposition criticism, accusing the Congress of being negative and unable to appreciate positive developments for the country.BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal described the agreement as a landmark achievement between the world’s largest democracies. “This is a very …
Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) Commenting on the Union Budget 2026–27, JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said it is a futuristic budget aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Speaking to IANS Ranjan said, “The budget lays a strong foundation for long-term development and reflects the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion and economic stability.”Ranjan added that several key decisions taken during Prime Minist…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, political leaders from across states have expressed optimism that the budget will prioritise farmers, women and other sections of society, while also giving fresh momentum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat.Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, speaking to reporters, said, “The Union Budget is being presented in Parliament today…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) After the Union Home Minister slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not wearing the ‘gamosa’ presented to him by President Droupadi Murmu, leaders of the BJP and JD(U) backed Amit Shah on Saturday and said the incident revealed Gandhi’s alleged disregard and hatred towards the people of the Northeast and Assam. However, the Congress hit back by saying that even the Defence Minister had not worn the gamosa.The controversy erupted after Amit Shah, while addressing an …
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, leaders from ruling parties expressed optimism and enthusiasm on Saturday, stating that the budget would reflect an inclusive vision and address the aspirations of farmers, youth, women, industrialists, and the poor. In contrast, Opposition leaders said they had little expectations from the budget, accusing the Centre of neglecting several states. Speaking to reporters, Uttar P…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) As the Bihar government sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of a NEET aspirant at a women’s hostel in Patna, aiming to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation, the BJP and JD(U) on Saturday welcomed the decision. This comes as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary took to his social media ‘X’ and said, “The Honourable Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, has requested the Government of India to order a CBI investiga…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised suspicion of a conspiracy behind the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday morning, leaders from the BJP and JD(U) on Thursday criticised her remarks, accusing her of crossing all limits and indulging in insensitive politics. Several leaders described her comments as ‘doing politics over a dead body’. Speaking to mediapersons while travelling to Singur in Hooghly to att…