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NEW DELHI: The Budget session of Parliament will commence on January 31 and subject to the exigencies of government business, is likely to conclude on April 3 with a recess in between, an official communication said on Wednesday. President Ram Nath Kovind will address a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the central hall of Parliament at 11 am on January 31. "The President has summoned the Rajya Sabha to meet on Friday, January 31, 2020, at New Delhi. Subject to exigencies of business, the Session is scheduled to conclude on Friday, April 3, 2020," the communication from the Rajya Sabha secretariat said. To enable the standing committees to consider the demands for grants of various ministries and departments and prepare their reports, the House will adjourn on February 11 to meet again on March 2, a communication from the Lok Sabha secretariat said. … [Read more...] about Budget session of Parliament to commence on January 31

The Democrats' main accusation revolves around a July phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which Trump allegedly threatened to withhold military aid to Ukraine in an effort to pressure Kiev to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, who could face off against the president in the 2020 elections. Biden's son has had business dealings in Ukraine. … [Read more...] about News Analysis: U.S. Dems, GOP continue knock-down drag-out fight in Trump impeachment trial

Modi had targeted Kishor’s seat-sharing formula by saying that “though the seat-sharing pact would be decided by the leadership of the two parties, there were those who had “joined politics without any ideology” and were making statements about “coalition dharma”. … [Read more...] about Prashant Kishor takes a jibe at Sushil Modi, creates ripples in NDA again

“I go there to check my haemoglobin levels. Who would have thought that senior citizens like us would not have to rely on our driver or children to take us to a hospital or private lab to get tests done? At our pace, this mohalla clinic is a 10-minute walk from my home. For you, it will take 5 minutes,” she said. She talked about how for the first time senior citizens did a ramp walk at a community event. … [Read more...] about AAP looks to score a hat-trick in Greater Kailash

It's that time of the year when all eyes are on the Finance Minister. Dalal Street, India Inc, tax-paying individuals, consumers, traders - almost everyone is looking at Nirmala Sitharaman with hope. This Budget, that comes in the wake of a slowdown, and muted consumer spending, is the first one that's being presented by the Narendra Modi government after storming back to power in the Lok Sabha elections last year. As the countdown begins, here's a look at what India Inc has on their wishlist from Ms Sitharaman this time. … [Read more...] about What women bosses want this Budget: Focus on women wellness, funds to spread menstrual hygiene awareness