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				At least 14 people died and several others have been injured, when a major fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Jharkhand&#39;s Dhanbad district today. Many people are still trapped in the building, reports say. The blaze erupted at 6 pm at Ashirwad Tower in Dhanbad&#39;s Joraphatak area, around 160 km from state capital Ranchi.</div>
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			Former law minister Shanti Bhushan passes away, son Prashant says &lsquo;end of an era&rsquo; Shanti Bhushan was a member of the Congress (O) and later of the Janata Party, and was also a Rajya Sabha MP during his political career. He also had a six-year stint with the BJP.&nbsp;Speaking to<em> The Indian Express</em>, Prashant said: &ldquo;All I can say is that this is the end of an era. He was a person who saw the evolution of the Constitution and the legal system from close quarters since Independence. He wrote about these experiences in two books &ndash; Courting Destiny and My Second Innings. All I can say is that this is an immense loss for all of us.&rdquo;<br />
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			The death toll from a suspected suicide bomb that ripped through a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, rose to at least 100 on Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the country in years as it faces what one analyst described as &ldquo;a national security crisis,&rdquo; reported CNN. Muhammad Asim Khan, spokesperson for Lady Reading Hospital in the city, said at least 100 people had died following Monday&rsquo;s blast at the mosque in a police compound. A police official who survived the explosion, Nasarullah Khan, said he remembered seeing &ldquo;a huge burst of flames&rdquo; before coming surrounded by a plume of black dust. Khan said his foot broke in the blast and he was stuck in the rubble for three hours. &ldquo;The ceiling fell in&hellip; the space in between the ceiling and wall is where I managed to survive,&rdquo; he said. Meanwhile, hope was fading in the search for survivors as rescue workers sifted through the rubble of the mosque that was all but destroyed Monday, when worshipers &ndash; mainly law enforcement officials &ndash; had gathered for evening prayers.</div>
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		Patiala House Court on January 31 granted bail to Shankar Mishra, accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi on November 26 last year. He was arrested by the Delhi Police on January 6. Mishra was arrested by the Delhi Police on January 6. The development comes a day after Delhi court reserved its order on Mishra&#39;s bail application. Police had opposed the bail application, saying India has been defamed internationally because of the incident. Moreover, a magisterial court had on January 11 denied bail to Mishra, saying the act was utterly disgusting and repulsive, shocked the civic consciousness and needed to be deprecated.<br />
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		Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on Tuesday was awarded life imprisonment by Gandhinagar Sessions court for raping a minor in 2013. On Monday, a court in Gandhinagar convicted Asaram Bapu, more than nine years after a former disciple of the godman lodged the case. As per the FIR (First Information Report) registered at Chandkheda police station in Ahmedabad on October 6, 2013, against Asaram Bapu and six others, the self-styled godman had raped the woman disciple, who hailed from Surat, on several occasions from 2001 to 2006 when she was living at his ashram at Motera near Ahmedabad before she managed to escape.</div>
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	&quot;Here I am to invite you to Visakhapatnam which will be our capital in the days to come. I will also be shifting to Visakhapatnam in the months to come&quot;: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at International Diplomatic Alliance meet in Delhi<br />
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	Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday will present the Economic Survey (2022-23) in Parliament. She will lay the document in the Lok Sabha after the conclusion of President Droupadi Murmu&#39;s address to both Houses of Parliament. Tuesday is the first day of the Budget session of Parliament.<br />
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	Women empowerment has been at the core of all schemes introduced by my govt. Today, we&#39;re seeing the success of &#39;Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao&#39;. For the first time in the country, no. of women is more than men and the health of women has also improved more than before, said President Droupadi&nbsp;Murmu during her address to the Parliament&#39;s joint session&nbsp;<br />
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The Budget session of Parliament begins on Tuesday with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses. Economic Survey will also be tabled in Parliament today. There will be a separate sitting of the Rajya Sabha for the transaction of government business, half an hour after the conclusion of the President&#39;s address.<br />
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	Inflation in India is expected to come down from 6.8 per cent in the current fiscal year ending March 31 to 5 per cent the next fiscal, and then drop further to 4 per cent in 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. According to the World Economic Outlook update released by the IMF on Tuesday, about 84 per cent of countries are expected to have lower headline (consumer price index) inflation in 2023 than in 2022. Global inflation is set to fall from 8.8 per cent in 2022 (annual average) to 6.6 per cent in 2023 and 4.3 per cent in 2024 -- above pre-pandemic (201719) levels of about 3.5 per cent, it said.</div>
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Latest LIVE: 12 dead in massive fire at multi-storey building in Dhanbad

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Delhi Airport issues fog alert for passengers; flight operations presently normal

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	The Delhi Airport on Tuesday issued an alert for passengers owing to dense fog.</div>
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	&quot;Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,&quot; read the passenger advisory from Delhi Airport.</div>

Budget session: BRS, AAP to boycott President's address to Parliament

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	BRS leader K Keshava Rao has said his party will boycott the President&#39;s address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to protest against the BJP-led Centre&#39;s &quot;failure on all fronts of governance&quot;.</div>
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	The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) too said it will boycott the address.</div>
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	The President addresses members of both Houses in the Parliament&#39;s Central Hall on the first day of a session.</div>

Uttarakhand: Chamoli DM submits settlement plan for Joshimath

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	Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana has suggested three options for the settlement of the displaced people in land subsidence-hit Joshimath, officials said.</div>
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	The first option offers one time settlement by providing financial assistance to the affected land/building owners, Disaster Management Secretary Ranjit Kumar Sinha said at a press conference here on Monday.</div>
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	They will be paid compensation as one time settlement for their damaged land or buildings as per the prescribed norms, he said.</div>

Fire breaks out at footwear godown in Topsia, Kolkata. 12 fire tenders at the spot to douse the fire

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		West Bengal | Fire breaks out at footwear godown in Topsia, Kolkata. 12 fire tenders at the spot to douse the fire. <a href="https://t.co/08IlquYylA">pic.twitter.com/08IlquYylA</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620427158563999744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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More than 50 people suffered food poisoning after eating food at Banquet in Chhapra: Medical Officer, Panapur

More than 50 people suffered food poisoning after eating food at a Banquet in Chhapra, said Kumar Gaurav, Medical Officer, Panapur in Bihar.<br />
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		Bihar | More than 50 people suffered food poisoning after eating food at a Banquet in Chhapra: Kumar Gaurav, Medical Officer, Panapur <a href="https://t.co/6YNqFZ1cNn">pic.twitter.com/6YNqFZ1cNn</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620428256431443968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Former Law Minister and Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan passes away

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		Former Law Minister and Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan passes away.<br />
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	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620430673013243905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Efforts are underway to restore the roads and normal life in snow-hit areas of Himachal Pradesh

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Efforts are underway to restore the roads and normal life in snow-hit areas of Himachal Pradesh. <a href="https://t.co/RGAHieTatI">pic.twitter.com/RGAHieTatI</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620421198931976193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Probe going on in two cases related to question papers leak for exams for post of constables in HP Police: CBI

CBI conducted searches at 50 locations in 7 states/UT incl Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Punjab, UP, Haryana etc in ongoing probe of two cases related to leakage of question papers for written examinations for post of constables in Himachal Pradesh Police, said the CBI

India announces support to Bhutan for the establishment of the third international internet gateway for Bhutan

India announces support to Bhutan for the establishment of the third international internet gateway for Bhutan. Govt will be facilitating a concessional rate to bring down the cost of operations of the gateway, said the Embassy of India in Bhutan.<br />
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		India announces support to Bhutan for the establishment of the third international internet gateway for Bhutan. Govt will be facilitating a concessional rate to bring down the cost of operations of the gateway: Embassy of India in Bhutan <a href="https://t.co/Ci8N8Cwm0A">pic.twitter.com/Ci8N8Cwm0A</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620414460245704705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Patiala House Court grants bail to accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight

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	Patiala House Court grants bail to Shankar Mishra,&nbsp; accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi on November 26 last year. He was arrested by the Delhi Police on January 6.</div>
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President's address not enough to satisfy poor, jobless: Mayawati

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	BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said the claims made by President Droupadi Murmu on behalf of the Centre in her address in Parliament are not enough to console people who suffer from poverty, inflation and unemployment.</div>
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	The BSP chief, in a couple of tweets, also lamented the absence of the atmosphere required for the peace, happiness and prosperity because of the government&#39;s internal and economic policies.</div>

Gandhinagar Court sentenced  Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a decade-old sexual assault case

Gandhinagar Sessions Court sentenced self-styled godman Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a decade-old sexual assault case.<br />
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		Gandhinagar Sessions Court sentenced self-styled godman Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a decade-old sexual assault case. <a href="https://t.co/UgIdHOsuiq">pic.twitter.com/UgIdHOsuiq</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620363882652139520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Budget Session: President Murmu calls Centre 'pro-poor'

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	Lauding the Centre for its policies during the Covid-pandemic, President Droupadi Murmu said that the Modi-led government is sensitive and pro-poor.&nbsp;</div>
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	&quot;We&#39;ve seen that during Covid period, how living had become difficult for the poor across the world. But, India is one of those countries that gave highest priority to protecting the lives of the poor &amp; tried to see that no poor in the country sleeps on an empty stomach,&quot; said President.</div>
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	&quot;I&#39;m delighted that my government has decided to extend PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in accordance with the new circumstances. This is the identity of a sensitive and pro-poor govt...This scheme is being appreciated across the world, she added.</div>

Govt of clear that corruption is biggest enemy of democracy: Prez during Budget session

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	&quot;My government is of the clear opinion that corruption is the biggest enemy of democracy and social justice. To seize the property of fugitive economic offenders, my government passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act,&quot; said President Murmu&nbsp;</div>
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	She added that her government has awakened the aspirations of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Now that basic facilities are reaching them, these people are able to see new dreams.&nbsp;</div>

Have to build 'aatmanirbhar' India: Prez Murmu at Parliament

&quot;By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be &#39;aatmanirbhar&#39; and capable to fulfill its humanitarian duties,&quot; said President Murmu during her address to the joint session of Parliament<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BudgetSession?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BudgetSession</a> | By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be &#39;aatmanirbhar&#39; and capable to fulfill its humanitarian duties: President Murmu <a href="https://t.co/EUeOB1bLeF">pic.twitter.com/EUeOB1bLeF</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620295295384031234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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World is looking at India's Budget: PM Modi

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	Amid the unstable global economic situation, India&#39;s budget will attempt to meet the hopes and aspirations of the common citizens, the ray of hope being seen by world glows brighter-for this, I firmly believe that Nirmala Sitharaman will make all efforts to meet those aspirations, said PM Modi&nbsp;</p>
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		Our Finance Minister is a woman too. She will present one more budget before the country tomorrow. In today&#39;s global circumstances, not only India but the entire world is looking at India&#39;s budget: PM Narendra Modi at the Parliament<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BudgetSession?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BudgetSession</a> <a href="https://t.co/nvrC5sVmhO">pic.twitter.com/nvrC5sVmhO</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1620289071326334976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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RS Business Advisory Council to meet today

Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Council meeting to be held at 2:30 pm today, reported ANI

Budget Session: Sonia Gandhi to attend today’s Presidential address

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	Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi will attend today&rsquo;s Presidential address in Parliament as many of the party&#39;s MPs are struck in Srinagar, J-K due to inclement weather, reported ANI.</div>
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Sitharaman to present economic survey for 2022-23 in Parliament today

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	Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday will present the Economic Survey (2022-23) in Parliament.</div>
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	She will lay the document in the Lok Sabha after the conclusion of President Droupadi Murmu&#39;s address to both Houses of Parliament.</div>
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	Tuesday is the first day of the Budget session of Parliament.</div>

Kharge, Cong MPs to miss President's address due to delayed flights from Srinagar

Due to delayed flights from Srinagar airport on account of inclement weather conditions, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and many other Congress MPs will be unable to attend the President&#39;s address to both Houses of Parliament at 11am today, said&nbsp;Jairam Ramesh.&nbsp;<br />
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Kharge and others were attending the concluding ceremony of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;