New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday reiterated that India warmly welcomes the new government of Bangladesh as both countries remain bound by deep-rooted ties of history, culture, and language, which lend a unique warmth and closeness to the relationship. Speaking at the National Day Reception hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi which marked the 56th Independence Day of the country, Singh said that the Liberation War …
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New Delhi/Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held a series of high-level meetings in Delhi on Wednesday, focusing on the holistic development of Rajasthan and strengthening coordination between the Central and state governments.The Chief Minister held detailed discussions with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, on key issues related to energy and urban development. In line with the vision of ‘Viksit Rajasthan 2047’, de…
New Delhi/Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a key meeting on Wednesday with Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi at his office in the Parliament House complex, focusing on ensuring maximum procurement of the wheat crop in Rajasthan and safeguarding farmers’ interests. Rajasthan’s Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Sumit Godara and Minister for Cooperatives Gautam Dak were also present.The discussions centred on ensuring that farmers receive th…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The government is planning to seek a break in the ongoing Parliament session this week following requests from members, including many from the Opposition, who wish to focus on the Assembly elections in 5 States and Union Territories next month, said an official source on Tuesday. The session, the 7th of the 18th Lok Sabha, began its second leg on March 9 and, as per the original plan, was scheduled to conclude on April 2, focusing on detailed financial business and…
New Delhi/Kohima, March 24 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Tuesday separately met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, where he discussed various matters concerning the state, officials said. According to a Lok Bhavan official in Kohima, the Governor also held meetings with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during which he exchanged views on key issues. The official noted that these were Yadav’s first co…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, an official said. In her message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to Muslim sisters and brothers living in India and abroad.”Celebrated after the end of the holy month of Ramadan, this festival gives the message of self-control, charity and compassion for the underprivil…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday met Members of Parliament and delegates from more than 30 countries who were visiting the Parliament House, with the interaction focusing on strengthening international understanding of democratic systems and parliamentary traditions. During the meeting, Birla and the visiting delegation held discussions on a wide range of subjects, including democratic governance, parliamentary practices, cultural connections, and contemporary glob…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A political war of words erupted in Parliament on Thursday, as leaders from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition traded sharp remarks over protests and the issue of energy security raised by the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.Union Minister Piyush Goyal took a swipe at the Congress leader, questioning his seriousness towards Parliamentary proceedings.”By sitting here and having tea, he (Rahul Gandhi) has shown how serious he is …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, on Thursday spoke for the first time in the House after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected, expressing gratitude to members of the House for participating in the debate and sharing their views. He emphasised that the functioning of Parliament is guided strictly by established rules and procedures. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Om Birla said the discussion on the motion continued for more than 12 hours and provided an opportunity …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in the Lok Sabha, delivered a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective work for the country’s progress.HM Shah had strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and criticised the opposition for bringing a notice seeking his removal from the Chair. Responding to the debate on the no-confidence motion ag…