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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha news updates: Here are the latest updates on the developments in the Parliament

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		We have tried to make India an attractive manufacturing destination, says FM Sitharaman in reply to Budget discussion in RS.<br />
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		On Wednesday, as the Budget Session of Parliament continues, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will propose a motion to elect members to the Committee on Official Language in the Rajya Sabha. In the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi will present the Business Advisory Committee&#39;s Second Report. Several ministers, including Rao Inderjit Singh and Dr. Jitendra Singh, will submit papers for parliamentary record.<br />
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			In Rajya Sabha, Harsh Malhotra will make a statement regarding the status of the implementation of recommendations contained in the 342nd Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture. L Murugan will move a motion to suspend Rule 272 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States.&nbsp;<br />
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			On July 30, the Lok Sabha&nbsp; gave the nod to the Rs 48.21 trillion Budget for 2024-25 of the Union Government. The lower House also approved the budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a voice vote. The Union Budget and Budget for J-K was passed by a voice vote by the Lok Sabha. The relevant appropriation bills were also passed by the House. Replying to the debate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the fiscal deficit of the central government is proposed to be brought down to 4.9 per cent of the GDP during 2024-25 and further to below 4.5 per cent by 2025-26.&nbsp;&nbsp;Congress whip Manickam Tagore moved an adjournment motion in the house on the issue. Congress MP Hibi Eiden has given an adjournment motion notice in LS for discussion on a financial package for the landslide-hit district of Wayanad.</div>
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Parliament updates: Budget proposes unflinching support to cooperative federalism, says FM in RS

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'Mahaul' in our favour, don't be complacent, over confident: Sonia Gandhi to party on upcoming polls

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	&nbsp;With assembly polls in key states coming up, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said the &quot;mahaul (public mood)&quot; is in the party&#39;s favour but there is a need to sustain the momentum and goodwill generated for it in the Lok Sabha elections. &quot;We must not become complacent and over confident...I dare say that if we perform well, reflecting the trend that we witnessed in the Lok Sabha elections, national politics will undergo a transformation,&quot; she told the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP).</div>
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'He sits there and abuses to appease his masters,' Congress MP says on Anurag Thakur's comments

&quot;The manner in which Anurag Thakur is conducting himself is not civil. Is it right to ask someone&#39;s caste?...Manas Ki Jaat Sabhe Eke Pehchan Bo, he should learn from it. He sits there and abuses to appease his masters, it is not right. It is Parliament. It is the job of the Opposition to raise issues, and that of the Ruling side to answer them and not to abuse,&quot; Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla said today.

Agniveer scheme will help keep armed forces battle-ready and young: FM Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Agniveer scheme will help armed forces to have a much younger force by recruiting those in age group of 17-26 years, says FM Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha adjourned briefly as Cong objects to BJP leader Tejasvi Surya's remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha adjourned briefly as Cong objects to BJP leader Tejasvi Surya&#39;s remarks on Rahul Gandhi over Wayanad landslides.

Budget proposes unflinching support to cooperative federalism: FM

Budget proposes unflinching support to cooperative federalism; funds to states stand at Rs 22.91 L cr in FY25, up 2.49 L cr y-o-y: FM

Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation, among others: FM in Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;

PLI scheme continues to witness a lot of interest from investors: FM

PLI scheme continues to witness a lot of interest from investors, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha.

We have tried to make India an attractive manufacturing destination: FM in reply to Budget discussion in RS.

Rahul never insisted on caste census during UPA government, why now? asks Jagadish Shettar

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	&quot;During UPA govt, he never insisted on caste census. Why is he insisting on it now? Caste census demanded by Rahul Gandhi and Congress is only for vote bank politics,&quot; MP Jagadish Shettar said.</div>

Parliament news update:  Need to bring relief to those suffering from Wayanad landslide, says MP John Brittas

MP John Brittas said there is a need to increase compensations and bring relief to those suffering from the Wayanad landslide.

Any data to show if students are moving abroad due to irregularities in NEET, asks MP Priyanka Chaturvedi

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	Is there any data to show whether students are moving abroad to study medical degrees due to irregularities in NEET testing, unfair use of examinations and low number of seats in government medical colleges, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi asked in the Upper House today.</div>

Unfortunate that PM shared Thakur's speech, which insulted Dalits, OBCs and adivasis: Cong MP Gogoi

&quot;INDIA alliance parties protested inside Parliament against the insensitive and cruel remarks made by the BJP leaders during the Budget discussion yesterday with respect to the caste census. We know that the caste census is a very emotional issue and many people in India from SC, ST, OBC want this caste census, but their demand was mocked by the BJP yesterday. They were insulted by the BJP inside the Parliament, and it is unfortunate that later in the evening the PM shared that speech, praising the speech which insulted the Dalits, OBCs and adivasis. We are here fighting for their right, fighting for caste census,&quot; Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said today.

Dhairyasheel Mane appointed deputy leader of Shiv Sena parliamentary party in Lok Sabha

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	Two-time MP Dhairyasheel Mane has been appointed as the deputy leader of Shiv Sena&#39;s parliamentary party in the Lok Sabha.</div>
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	In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the ruling Shiv Sena, said a meeting was held in Delhi on June 7 under his chairmanship.</div>

Congress MP Manickam Tagore to raise caste census, women's quota in Lok Sabha

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	Congress MP Manickam Tagore has filed an adjournment motion notice to raise the issues of caste census and women&#39;s quota in Lok Sabha.</div>

'Apologise' cries ring out from Opposition benches; chaotic scenes in Lok Sabha continue

Opposition MPs drowned out Pralhad Joshi with &#39;shame shame&#39;, &#39;pyaar do, pyaar lo&#39; slogans.&nbsp;

Parliament update: 'Modi sarkar shame shame' rings out in lower house as Jyotiraditya Scindia speaks

Parliament update: This is not a battleground, we aren't each others enemies, says RS Chairman Dhankhar

Parliament updates: Budget proposes unflinching support to cooperative federalism, says FM in RS

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha news updates: Here are the latest updates on the developments in the Parliament

'Mahaul' in our favour, don't be complacent, over confident: Sonia Gandhi to party on upcoming polls

'He sits there and abuses to appease his masters,' Congress MP says on Anurag Thakur's comments

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