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Parliment Proceedings | Finance Minister backs outlays for health, defence

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Nirmala Sitharaman strongly counters Opposition charge of crony capitalism; labels Rahul Gandhi “India’s doomsday man”.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi.

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha touches almost 100% productivity in Budget session

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Despite sluggish start due to protests, members made up by working extra in the second week

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Videograb from Lok Sabha TV

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Standing committee report highlights transportation issues of pregnant women

The report tabled in the Lok Sabha said the Health ministry has not paid enough attention to the transportation problems faced by pregnant women, particularly when the labour pain starts.

Representative Image: In order to reduce maternal/infant mortality rate, out-of-pocket expenses for poor and marginalized families, health complications due to enroute delays in travel to hospital and other associated difficulties.

Farmers’ protests | Global Indian diaspora group expresses support to farmers

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It calls for the repeal of the farm laws

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi.

Parliment Proceedings | Finance Minister backs outlays for health, defence

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Videograb from Lok Sabha TV

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha touches almost 100% productivity in Budget session

Representative Image: In order to reduce maternal/infant mortality rate, out-of-pocket expenses for poor and marginalized families, health complications due to enroute delays in travel to hospital and other associated difficulties.

Standing committee report highlights transportation issues of pregnant women

Farmers’ protests | Global Indian diaspora group expresses support to farmers

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A group of farmers has installed bio-toilets, plans for air coolers to combat the heat.

Farmers’ protests | Farmer unions demand high-level judicial inquiry into Republic Day violence, cases against farmers

Protesting farmer unions on Saturday demanded a high-level judicial inquiry into the violence that took place during the tractor rally in Delhi on

Lockdown period: SC allows 100% fee collection by Rajasthan schools

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The session would conclude on April 8.

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Describing the rescue of people as a priority, he said the NTPC has put more than 100 of its scientists on the job.

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With these arrest, the police have arrested 14 people so far in connection with the violence at Burari on Republic day.

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He also slammed some opposition members for their claim that the proposed law negates the hopes of the region getting back its erstwhile statehood.

NIA files chargesheet against ex-J&K cop who joined Hizbul ranks for attack on CRPF convoy

He had decamped with arms and ammunition in 2017 when he was posted as a guard at the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Budgam.

Coronavirus | Over 80 lakh health, frontline workers vaccinated in India

It includes 59 lakh health care workers, says Health Ministry.

Parliment Proceedings | Rahul Gandhi becoming ‘doomsday man’ for India, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said the former Congress chief was creating fake narratives but does not have patience to listen to replies on allegations levelled against the government.

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The States and the Union Territory that will get the additional central assistance from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh.

Parliment Proceedings | Finance Minister backs outlays for health, defence

Nirmala Sitharaman strongly counters Opposition charge of crony capitalism; labels Rahul Gandhi “India’s doomsday man”.

Parliament proceedings | Standing committee report highlights transportation issues of pregnant women

The report tabled in the Lok Sabha said the Health ministry has not paid enough attention to the transportation problems faced by pregnant women, particularly when the labour pain starts.

Parliament proceedings | DRDO’s current manpower grossly insufficient for committed R&D projects: Parliamentary panel

In its reply to the committee, the Defence Ministry said the Finance Ministry on April 24 last year had approved the proposal to augment the manpower in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by 436 posts.

Last time member of my family was Prime Minister was over 30 years ago: Rahul on dynasty criticism

In a candid free-wheeling discussion with University of Chicago professor Dipesh Chakrabarty, Mr. Gandhi said trolls are “almost a guide” telling him what to stand for.

Supreme Court refuses to review order on Shaheen Bagh protests

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Parliament proceedings | 3 BJP MPs give breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

In a dramatic move, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday led his party members and those from the TMC and the DMK to observe a two-minute silence by standing to mourn the death of farmers during the ongoing agitation.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the Lower House on the discussion on the Union Budget.

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Parliament proceedings | BJP MP gives breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

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CBSE extends deadline for private candidates to apply for class 10, 12 exams from February 22 to 25

It also stated that there would be no further extension of the schedule.

Parliament proceedings | Governance and lawmaking should be left to legislature: Law Minister

The Law Minister said that there was a “rush to file PILs on almost every issue” nowadays.

Higher studies and the marginalised | Ph.D. entry in IITs tougher for students from marginalised communities

Despite official policy, OBC, SC and ST applicants less likely to gain admission as compared to those from General Categories

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On the ongoing farmers’ agitation, Mr. Naidu said that no one should take a “maximalist” position and talks are the only way out.

Parliament proceedings | ₹8 crore spent on farm laws campaign, Agriculture Minister tells Rajya Sabha

Narendra Singh Tomar makes no mention of the 18-month suspension proposal.

Uttarakhand flood disaster | Relief operation continues in Chamoli

11 of the 38 recovered bodies have been identified

Coronavirus | COVID-19 vaccine for people over 50 years from March

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China causing mutual distrust, says Army chief

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Scientists uncertain about impact of budding pool in Uttarakhand flood zone

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Parliament proceedings | Rajya Sabha clocks 99% productivity as first part of Budget session ends

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83% Kashmir healthcare workers avoid vaccine: doctors’ body

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Artists, comics call for withdrawal of charges against Munawar Faruqui

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