Highlights: Wad of currency notes recovered from Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat; Dhankhar orders probe

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2:19 PM

Govt to launch 100-day TB elimination programme

The Union Health Ministry in collaboration with key stakeholders is all set to launch a 100-day TB elimination campaign focussing on enhancing detection, reducing diagnostic delays and improving treatment outcomes.

2:17 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar by BJP members over currency notes found in the House

2:12 PM

Modi govt will purchase all farm produce at MSP: Agriculture Minister in Rajya Sabha

The Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at minimum support price, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday. He gave the assurance while answering supplementaries during Question Hour on the issue of MSP to farmers.

1:48 PM

BJP MLA Kolambkar takes oath as pro-tem speaker; special assembly session from Dec 7

Senior BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar on Friday took oath as pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly, a day ahead of the special session of the newly-elected house. The nine-time MLA was administered the oath of office by Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai.

1:46 PM

Kerala HC criticises Centre, state govts on lack of clarity in relief fund accounts

The Kerala High Court on Friday criticised the Centre and state governments for lack of clarity regarding the disaster relief and rehabilitation fund accounts in connection with the landslides that hit Wayanad in July this year.

1:41 PM

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on Subramanian Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre to place its stand on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide over Gandhi's Indian citizenship.

1:36 PM

Modi govt will purchase all farm produce at MSP: Agri minister Shivraj

The assertion came on a day when farmers are planning to embark on a foot march to Delhi with their demands.

1:08 PM

A 'jatha' of 101 farmers starts a foot march from Shambhu border, amid prohibitory order in Ambala

12:53 PM

Farmers Delhi march: Haryana bans mobile internet, bulk SMS in many villages of Ambala from Dec 6 to Dec 9

12:45 PM

Punjab, Haryana impose Rs 2.3 cr penalties on farmers for stubble burning

The governments of Punjab and Haryana have imposed penalties amounting to over Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 21 lakh respectively, on farmers for stubble burning this year. More than 50 per cent of the fines have been collected from violators.

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12:15 PM

It's bizarre that even on such issues politics is raised: Cong MP Singhvi after recovery of cash from RS seat

11:40 AM

Wad of Rs 500 currency notes recovered in Rajya Sabha chamber near seat of Cong's Abhishek Singhvi: Dhankhar

11:39 AM

Recovery of currency in Rajya Sabha chamber being investigated: Jagdeep Dhankhar

11:29 AM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's ‘change, not revenge’ message after taking oath: 'No more shocks'

Devendra Fadnavis, after taking oath as Maharashtra chief minister for the third time, addressed the media on Thursday evening and asserted that he will provide a stable government over the next five years, and the state under his leadership will see politics of change and not revenge.

11:17 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker adjourns proceedings till 12 noon after Oppn MPs try to raise issues during Question Hour