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Lok Sabha adjourned sine die

The last Lok Sabha session before the upcoming election has been adjourned.

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561 prisoners on death row in India, highest in two decades: Report

The country currently has 561 prisoners on death row, marking the highest number at the end of a calendar year in two decades, According to the eighth edition of the 'Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics Report' published by Project 39A at the National Law University, Delhi. This represents a 45.71 per cent increase in such inmates since 2015. In 2023, trial courts imposed 120 death sentences. However, the year also witnessed the lowest rate of death sentence confirmations by appellate courts since 2000. Notably, the Supreme Court did not confirm any death sentences for the second consecutive calendar year after 2021.

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ESIC extends benefits to superannuated insured persons with relaxed norms

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) announced on Saturday its decision to extend medical benefits to superannuated insured persons, with relaxed norms. This decision was made during the 193rd meeting of ESIC, chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, as stated in a labor ministry announcement.

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More quickly govt gets out of people's day-to-day lives stronger democracy will be: PM Modi in LS

I believe that the more quickly government gets out of people's day-to-day lives the stronger democracy will be: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

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Under Om Birla's leadership the country received this new Parliament building: PM Modi

"Everyone used to discuss that there should be a new building of the Parliament. But no decision used to be taken. It was your (Lok Sabha Speaker) leadership that decided this, too matters forward, held meetings with the government and as a result, the country received this new Parliament building.", said PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

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India received the opportunity of G20 presidency: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

"India received the opportunity of G20 presidency. India received a great honour. Every state of the country displayed India's capability and their own identity before the world. Its impact continues on the mind of the world even to this day.", said PM Modi.

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PM cites decisions to criminalise triple talaq, passage of women reservation bill to praise outgoing LS

PM Modi cites decisions to criminalise instant triple talaq, passage of women reservation bill to praise outgoing Lok Sabha.

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During this LS's term, decisions for which many generations waited for long were taken: PM Modi

PM Modi says during this Lok Sabha's term, decisions for which many generations waited for long were taken, cites repeal of Article 370.

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Reforms which will lay foundation of strong India took place in 5 yrs: PM in Lok Sabha

Many game-changing reforms which will lay foundation of strong India took place in last five years: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

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17th Lok Sabha has 97% productivity, over 100% in seven sessions: PM Modi

17th Lok Sabha has 97 per cent productivity, it was over 100 per cent in seven sessions: PM Modi on last day of this Lok Sabha before polls.

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You guided this House in balanced, impartial manner in several instances: PM Modi to Om Birla

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and tells him, ''You were ever-smiling. Your smile never faded. You guided this House in a balanced and impartial manner in several instances, for this, I appreciate you. There were moments of anger, allegations but you controlled the situation patiently and ran the House and guided us. I express my gratitude to you for this."

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We have seen 'reform, perform and transform' in five years: PM Modi

We have seen 'reform, perform and transform' in five years, I am sure country will continue to bless 17th Lok Sabha, says PM Modi.

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Ram Temple verdict reflected India's secularism: Home minister Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi effectively brought all sections of society together on the Ram temple issue. He described the Supreme Court's verdict on the matter as a testament to India's secular character on the global stage. During a discussion in Lok Sabha regarding the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the consecration ceremony on January 22, Shah highlighted that no other country has seen the majority community wait as patiently for matters related to its faith. He commended all individuals who contributed to the prolonged struggle on various fronts concerning the Ram temple issue. According to Shah, the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the Ram temple reflects India's secular values to the world.

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PM Modi will be on official visit to UAE from February 13 to 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visit to United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14: MEA

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Jailed ex-Pak PM Imran Khan gets bail in military installation attack cases

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted bail to the imprisoned former Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan in 12 cases associated with the May 9 attacks on military installations by his supporters, which occurred following his arrest in an alleged corruption case. ATC Judge Malik Ejaz Asif issued bail to Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, after he fulfilled a surety bond of Rs 0.1 million in all 12 cases, which included the attacks on the General Headquarters (Pakistan Army) and the Army Museum.