No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates: MPs' speech time curtailed to fit in PM Modi's address

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Jyotiraditya Scindia speaks against the no-confidence motion

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia speaking against the no-confidence motion said that they were neither ready to listen to the country's result which is clearly favouring the BJP nor they are ready to listen to MPs in the Parliament. 

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

You become PM for once or hundred times, we are not bothered, says Adhir Ranjan

You become Prime Minister for once or hundred times, we are not bothered, says Congress leader of the house Adhir Ranjan

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

'You should've held a ‘Mann ki Baat’ with the people of Manipur': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

PM Modi should've held a ‘Mann ki Baat’ with the people of Manipur', said LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

PM Modi arrives in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Lok Sabha to hear the speech of Lok Sabha Member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the no-confidence motion.

‘Modi, Modi’ chants echo in Lok Sabha.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Lok Sabha to hear LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s speech on no-confidence motion. pic.twitter.com/N2SkBUkDEo— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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Congress LIVE Updates

Congress gives privilege notice against Amit Shah

The Congress filed a notice in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, charging Home Minister Amit Shah of spreading lies about Maharashtra farm widow Kalawati Bandurkar, whom Rahul Gandhi visited in 2008.

Manickam Tagore, a Congress MP and the party's whip in the Lok Sabha, sent the notification to Speaker Om Birla.

"I submitted a privilege motion against Sh Amit Shah for misleading the Parliament yesterday on smt Kalawati story to Honble Speaker," Tagore said on X, formerly known as Twitter, while sharing the notice.

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Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day and will reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

“Don't know what is more unfortunate…” says Mahua Moitra 

#WATCH | TMC MP Mahua Moitra says "We are here to ask the question in our 'tum abhi chup raho' republic where the PM tells a Governor 'chup raho'. We as elected MPs in this House are routinely told 'chup raho'. This motion is to break this code of silence in Manipur. PM Modi will… pic.twitter.com/v1c2lt00uA— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

‘Not going to be bullied’ says Mahua Moitra

In her speech, Mahua Moitra stated that they were not going to be bullied and that Mamata Banerjee, Stalin and Rahul Gandhi were not scared.

She also mentioned that the no-confidence motion was to break the code of silence in Manipur. 

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

‘Which state has seen this?’: TMC MP Mahua Moitra takes a dig at Centre over Manipur

Speaking on the no-confidence vote, TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused the Centre of failing to make changes in the administration despite the continued violence in Manipur.

She also chastised the NDA coalition for attempting to link the violence to neighbouring states.

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

MPs' speech time curtailed to fit in PM Modi's address

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to address the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence vote, lawmakers have been allocated three minutes to deliver their speeches in order to manage time.

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Rahul Gandhi refuses to comment on parts of expunged Lok Sabha speech

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refuses to comment on parts of his Lok Sabha speech expunged. pic.twitter.com/gEEiNaMIBg— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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Election Commission LIVE Updates

Bill for selection of EC: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM'

The Congress charged on Thursday that a new bill seeking to regulate the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is a "blatant attempt" to turn the poll watchdog into a "total puppet in the hands of the prime minister," and urged all democratic forces to oppose it.

The opposition party also inquired if the BJD and YSRCP will join forces to reject the measure, which was posted on the Rajya Sabha's agenda for the day.

Congress general secretary organisation KC Venugopal hit out at the government over the bill, calling it a "blatant attempt at making the Election Commission a total puppet in the hands of the PM".

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Sitharaman recalls how former Tamil Nadu CM was humiliated in state assembly

Nirmala Sitharaman recalls the humiliation of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Chief Jayalalithaa in the assembly in 1989.

The Finance Minister was responding to Kanimozhi by reminding the DMK of how the late Jayalalithaa was humiliated in the assembly.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

PM Modi to be present during Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s speech in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be present in Lok Sabha during Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's speech in Lok Sabha.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Sitharaman responds to Opposition MP's question on Sengol, Tamil Nadu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the former Prime Minister used the Sengol, which is currently mounted in the new Parliament, as a "walking stick."

She was responding to DMK MP Kanimozhi, who had brought up the problem of Tamil culture and the imposition of Hindi.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Saved Rs 2.7 lakh crore by plugging leakages in welfare schemes, says Sitharaman

In the Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said that they have saved Rs 2.7 lakh crore by plugging leakages in various welfare schemes.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

FM Nirmala Sitharaman talks on procuring of tomatoes amid soaring prices

Tomatoes are being procured from tomato-growing regions in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, and distributed through cooperative organisations like as NCCF and NAFED.

Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan - this has already started from 14th July and this will continue. Also in Delhi, mobile vans are distributing as outlets of NCCF and NAFED and also the Kendriya Bhandar.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Opposition MPs walk out as Finance Minister speaks

MPs from the Congress, NCP, and DMK walk out of the Lok Sabha as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on the No Confidence Motion.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Unlike UPA regime, we are now living in an era of high growth, low inflation says FM

We are currently living in an age of strong growth and low inflation, as opposed to the UPA II administration, which had poor growth and high inflation, said Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha.

Sitharaman went on to say that India is no more a passive user of technology, but rather an active provider of technology.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

‘Raita saaf kr rhe hai’: Sitharaman attacks Opposition over banking sector

In her speech in the Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government realised that the banking sector needs to be healthy and therefore a lot of measures were taken.

Banks are able to work without political interference, they are working with professional integrity added Sitharaman.

'Banks mein failaya hua aapka raita hum saaf kar rahe hai', stated the finance minister.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

‘UPA wasted an entire decade’: Nirmala Sitharaman

In her speech in the Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said that the UPA wasted an entire decade because there was a lot of corruption and cronyism.

However, now, every crisis and adversity has been changed into a reform and an opportunity.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

You (Congress) show dreams to people. We make their dreams a reality, says Sitharaman

Transformation occurs via real delivery rather than verbal words. You show people their dreams. We make their dreams come true. We believe in empowering everyone while appeasing no one stated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

Sitharaman jibes at I.N.D.I.A. coalition

Union finance minister took a jibe at the newly-formed INDIA coalition and asked whether they are fighting among themselves, instead of fighting in unification.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

Sitharaman draws parallel between UPA and NDA government in her speech

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took a jab at the previous UPA government while speaking about the Indian economy.

She stated that during the UPA's control, citizens were 'supposed to' (milega) receive benefits, however during the NDA's rule, they 'are already receiving' (milgya) advantages.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

Nirmala Sitharaman talks about report on India's economy

In the Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said that Morgan Stanley had included India in the list of five fragile economies of the world in 2013.

However, today, the same Morgan Stanley upgraded India and gave it a higher rating. In just 9 years, the economy rose and saw economic development due to the policies of our govt - despite COVID. Today, we are the fastest growing economy in the world, stated the finance minister.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

Transformation in government says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha

BJP government has delivered on its promise, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha. She also added that the BJP government built roads and gave free electricity.

She also stated that inflation and slow growth were affecting the economy while adding that India’s GDP will grow in the coming years.

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Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Bill to exclude CJI from panel to appoint CEC tabled in Rajya Sabha

The Centre has introduced legislation in Parliament to bar the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from appointing the Chief Election Commissioner of India and other poll body officers.

According to the Bill, CECs and ECs will be chosen by a panel comprised of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and a Union Minister recommended by the Prime Minister.

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No-Confidence Motion LIVE Updates 

PM Modi to discuss No-Confidence Motion at 4pm

In a tweet by the PMO's handle, it has been stated that PM Modi will be taking part in the discussion on the Motion of No-Confidence at 4pm

At around 4 PM this evening, PM @narendramodi will be taking part in the discussion on the Motion of No-Confidence.— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 10, 2023

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Article 370 Abrogation LIVE Updates

There was no conditional surrender of the sovereignty of J&K to India: CJI Chandrachud

According to CJI Chandrachud, there was no conditional surrender of J&K's sovereignty to India; rather, it was total.

‘Once sovereignty was absolutely, fully vested in India, the only restrain would be on the power of parliament to enact laws’, the CJI adds.

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Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm. pic.twitter.com/BrPCwZsvlz— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

Today is an important day in the Parliament, especially for the Opposition, says West Bengal BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar

#WATCH | West Bengal BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar says, "Today is an important day in the Parliament, especially for the Opposition. PM Modi will speak for over an hour. The Opposition should be ready for it.

On Rahul Gandhi's 'flying kiss' row, he said "This shows his interest and… pic.twitter.com/SVymFCvEaX— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

PM Modi holds meeting with Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Arjun Meghwal to discuss strategy in Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Arjun Ram Meghwal to discuss the government's strategy in Parliament.— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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Raghav Chadha LIVE Updates

BJP trying suppress my voice: Raghav Chadha on breach of privilege complaints against him

Raghav Chadha, an AAP Rajya Sabha member, accused the BJP of attempting to "suppress" his voice by accusing him of falsifying the signatures of five MPs in a motion pertaining to the Delhi services bill.

After Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar referred complaints of four MPs accusing Chadha of proposing their names for the formation of a select committee without their consent, in violation of rules, to the privileges committee to examine and investigate the matter, the AAP leader said he will approach the panel and the court on the matter. 

He also told a press conference that false propaganda was being spread that signatures and written consent are needed for nomination of Select Committee members in Rajya Sabha.   

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

BJP seeks apology from Rahul Gandhi

Smriti Irani, a BJP MP and Union Minister, accused Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaviour" on the Lok Sabha floor.

Amid a furor in the Lok Sabha over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "flying kiss," his party and INDIA leaders defended the move, claiming the Gandhi scion was attempting to "open shops of love in the market of hatred."

Speaking to the media persons, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said: "Rahul Gandhi is trying to open shops of love in the market of hatred. Rahul Gandhi did nothing wrong in Lok Sabha. His behaviour was well under the parliamentary rules and decorum."

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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates

‘If anything unparliamentary is said, it is expunged & it has been an old practice,’ says BJP’s Pralhad Joshi

#WATCH | On parts of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's speech being expunged in Lok Sabha yesterday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "...If anything unparliamentary is said it is expunged & it has been an old practice. This is nothing new..." pic.twitter.com/CcWdJ8F3Ol— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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Raghav Chadha LIVE Updates

Challenge BJP to show papers with forged signatures, says AAP MP Raghav Chadha

In reaction to charges that MPs' names were put without their knowledge on AAP MP Raghav Chadha's petition to refer the Delhi NCT Amendment Bill to the Select Committee, Chadha has challenged BJP leaders to present evidence of fake signatures.

Chadha referenced legislative regulations, claiming that suggesting committee names does not require signatures or written authorization.

He dismissed the charges as false and incorrect, highlighting the continued tensions and difficulties surrounding the Delhi NCT Amendment Bill discussion.

10:18 (IST)

RBI Policy LIVE Updates

Global economy continues to face daunting challenges of inflation

Inflation, geopolitical instability, and extreme weather events continue to pose significant challenges to the global economy.

The RBI Governor stated that headline inflation increased in June and is projected to rise further in July and August owing to rising vegetable costs.

He predicted that headline inflation will rise in the immediate future due to rising vegetable costs, but that it would fall in the coming months.

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RBI MPC Meeting LIVE Updates

RBI maintains status quo, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% with focus on withdrawal of accommodation

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate at 6.5 percent unchanged for the third day in a row on Thursday.

Analysts predicted that the central bank will likely retain the current repo rate pause. This position is motivated by worries about inflation and the need to maintain a constant borrowing rate in order to retain economic growth momentum.

The borrowing cost, which increased in May of the previous year, has now levelled off. The RBI has kept the repo rate at 6.5 percent since February, after raising it from 6.25 percent previously. The benchmark rate was then maintained in subsequent policy reviews in April and June.

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Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates

Indian national flag seen on Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk ahead of Independence Day

#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | Indian national flag seen on Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk ahead of Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/TRn2EOXN9w— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2023

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

PM Modi will answer all the questions, says BJP leader RP Singh

BJP leader RP Singh says, "The reason why they (opposition) have brought the No Confidence Motion is not known...But PM Modi will answer all the questions that will be raised...They are using the Manipur issue to relaunch I.N.D.I.A. The video (Manipur incident) was released a day before the Parliament session & there is definitely some politics involved in the timing of the release." 

09:52 (IST)

India Monsoons LIVE Updates

Cloudburst reported from Himachal's Sirmaur, severe waterlogging in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh

On Wednesday night, heavy rains caused serious flooding in the Dhalwala and Khara regions of Uttarakhand's Rishikesh. According to authorities, many dwellings have been swamped in water as the water level in the Rishikesh saline source has risen.

Meanwhile, a cloudburst hit the Himachal Pradesh region of Sirmaur on Wednesday, boosting the Giri River's water level.

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Delhi LIVE Updates

Section 144 imposed around Red Fort, Rajghat ahead of Independence Day

The Delhi Police has issued prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 near Rajghat, ITO, and the Red Fort ahead of Independence Day, according to authorities on Thursday.

"In view of Independence Day celebrations, Section 144 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) has been invoked in areas nearby Rajghat, ITO, Red Fort etc. No gathering of any kind is permitted in these areas," police posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

On August 15, the prime minister will address the country from the Red Fort to commemorate Independence Day.

09:14 (IST)

Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates

'War-like stores' recovered by army troops in Kokernag, 3 held

On Wednesday night, Indian Army soldiers arrested three people in Kokernag, South Kashmir, carrying 'war-like-supplies,' including a hand grenade and ammunition.

They were found with one hand grenade and two AK magazines containing 56 live bullets.

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Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Pharmacy bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha

Mansukh Mandavia, Union Health Minister, will introduce the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for discussion and passage in order to alter the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Previously, on August 7, the Lok Sabha approved the Bill.

09:02 (IST)

Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Govt to introduce Bill on EC in Rajya Sabha today

The government will introduce the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today to regulate the appointment, conditions of service, and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, as well as the procedure for conducting business by the Election Commission.

08:52 (IST)

India Monsoons LIVE Updates

Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging in Rishikesh

On Wednesday night, heavy rains caused serious flooding in the Dhalwala and Khara regions of Uttarakhand's Rishikesh. According to authorities, many dwellings have been swamped in water as the water level in the Rishikesh saline source has risen. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was called in to rescue residents who were stranded in their inundated residences in Dhalwala and Khara.

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Manipur Violence LIVE Updates

40 Manipur MLAs request for an urgent meet with PM Modi

Amid unrest in Manipur, 40 MLAs request for an urgent meet with PM Modi.

Manipur had been on fire for three months after ethnic conflicts erupted between two tribal tribes, the Meitis and the Kukis, when the Manipur High Court ordered the state administration to consider adding one of the communities to the list of Scheduled Tribes.

08:02 (IST)

No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

‘People of India have confidence in Modi government’, says BJP MP Jagdambika Pal

"The whole nation is watching how Union Home Minister spoke on Manipur and opposition's no-confidence motion, this shows that though the opposition lacks confidence, people of this country have confidence in Modi govt", says BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's response on the Manipur issue in Lok Sabha.

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Nuh Violence LIVE Updates

Delegation of CPIM leaders to visit Nuh today

A delegation of CPI(M) leaders will visit Nuh and Gurugram today to show sympathy for the victims of recent communal violence, according to a statement issued by the party.

According to the party, the mission will be led by Polit Bureau member Nilotpal Basu and will include three MPs: John Brittas, AA Rahim, and V Sivadasan.

Six persons were killed in ethnic confrontations that erupted in Nuh on July 31 after a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession was assaulted by mobs and expanded to Gurugram and other regions.

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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates

PM Modi to reply to Opposition allegations in Lok Sabha today

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the Opposition's no-confidence vote against the NDA administration.

On July 26, the opposition introduced a no-confidence vote against the Modi administration, which Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took up.

Modi's administration, however, will not lose the vote since his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies have a majority in the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a no-confidence motion for the second time.