Parliament Highlights: Both Houses adjourned till Friday

264th session of Rajya Sabha commences today

President Droupadi Murmu to address a joint session

Lok Sabha Speaker post: Rumblings of dissent force I.N.D.I.A. to abort move on seeking division of votes

All preparations were made by the I.N.D.I.A. bloc to demand a division of votes during the election of Lok Sabha Speaker but reservations expressed by some sections compelled the Opposition bloc to abort any such move fearing that it would expose the differences within.

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AAP to boycott President's address over Kejriwal's arrest

"The country witnessed how lower court granted bail saying that ED was biased and case is not strong enough. This was challenged in High Court and order was put on stay. The matter was supposed to move to Supreme Court. They thought there's a possibility that bail would be granted. Their objective is not to solve the case and provide justice. They just want to keep Arvind Kejriwal inside jail," he also said, as per PTI.

Tidbits from Tiwari

Here's what Congress' Pramod Tiwari said on Rahul being LoP in Lok Sabha

He also spoke about the upcoming Presidential address

Sengol row ahead of Parliament session today

Samajwadi Party's Lok Sabha MP R K Chaudhary kicked up a row, comparing the Sengol - installed by the Modi government in the new Parliament - to a 'raj dand' or a king's staff. He asked whether India would be ruled by the Constitution or the 'Raj dand'.

BJP has already hit back asking if Sengol is 'Raj Dand' why did Nehru accept it?

I don't know what views they have expressed: Cong's K Suresh

The grand old party put some distance between themselves and the SP MP's comment.

"I don't know what views they have expressed. I am not aware but Samajwadi Party has expressed their opinion and given their statement. So, they'll take into consideration," K Suresh said to ANI.

AAP's Sanjay Singh explains why party will boycott president's address

President Murmu arrives at Parliament, joint address to begin shortly

Murmu congratulates Om Birla on being re-elected as Speaker

The President also said that only few get a chance to serve the nation.

She also praised the voter turnout in J&K and women's participation in the polls.

Vital that Viksit Bharat moves forward, says Murmu

This Lok Sabha historic, as it is at start of 'Amrit Kaal': Murmu

India showed trust in Modi a third time: Murmu

The comment was met with uproar in the Parliament

This year's budget will be historic: Murmu

The Budget will introduce new reforms in India.

India becoming a leader in every sector: Murmu

Modi government taking all steps for green future: Murmu

Murmu highlights Modi government's work for farmers

Modi government working so India can stand in front of Viksit nations: Murmu

President Murmu praises rural road expansion, semiconductor manufacturing

Modi government prioritising Northeast: Murmu

The comment was met with uproar in the Parliament. Manipur continues to be tense over the Kuki-Meitei clashes, and the opposition has questioned PM Modi's silence on the matter.

Government working for lasting peace in North East; several old problems addressed in last 10 years

President Murmu

Steps being taken to usher in development in North East, govt also working for gradual removal of AFSPA

President Murmu

Some pointers from Murmu's speech

- Resolve of Reform, Perform and Transform has made India fastest growing economy in world

- Demand for organic products increasing globally; Indian farmers capable of fulfilling this demand

- Govt working on storage initiative for agri-products; has increased MSP for farm produce

- India has taken steps to find solutions to several global problems

- Government has built 3.8 lakh km rural roads under PM Gramin Sadak Yojana to connect villages

- Strength of banks enable them to expand credit base; contribute to economic growth of nation

- Women demanding more participation in Lok Sabha and assemblies are empowered by women's reservation law

- Our goal is to ensure that no one remains untouched by government schemes

- Govt working to increase coverage of accident and life insurance by using Digital India, postal network

- Strength of banks enable them to expand credit base; contribute to economic growth of nation

- Opposing policies different from disrupting Parliament proceedings; people's interest should be paramount for all members

Modi government made poor feel they are with them: Murmu

Ayushmann Bharat, reforms in armed forces feature in Murmu's address

'Reform process in Armed Forces should continue to keep it combat ready,' the President said. (PTI)

Uproar as Murmu says Modi government empowering youth to dream big

Commotion continues as Murmu speaks of exams, and brings up paper leak.

"Cases of paper leaks and irregularities in exams being probed at high level; need to rise above partisan politics," Murmu said, adding "Sanctity, transparency must in government recruitments and examinations." (PTI)

Murmu draws eyes to India's achievements at a global stage

Increased digital payments, Chandrayaan landing, economic improvement are among the things India should be proud of, the President noted.

EVMs passed litmus test everywhere - from the Supreme Court to people's court: Murmu

President Murmu brings up Emergency too, met with uproar in Parliament

She said it was a 'blot' on the Constitution

Govt has started granting citizenship to refugees under CAA law; wish for a better future for such persons: Murmu

Wishing all well, Murmu ends address with 'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat'

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reads out english excerpts from Murmu's address

Murmu departs from Parliament after concluding address

Om Birla takes Speaker's chair to chants of 'Jai Shree Ram', 'Jai Jagannath'

He extended congratulations to Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition

Shashi Tharoor takes oath of MP

He ended his oath-taking with 'Jai Hind', 'Jai Samvidhan' (Long Live India, long live Constitution)

Historic Budget, promise of action against paper leak feature in President Murmu's Parliament address

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Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am Friday

Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar extends greetings to members of the House

Drawing attention to the recently concluded elections, Dhankhar congratulates newly elected members.

Jagdeep Dhankhar announces suspension of AAP MP Sanjay Singh stands revoked

Dhankhar announces J P Nadda will be Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha

Dhankhar welcomes Narendra Modi to Rajya Sabha

PM Modi welcomes Union Ministers in Rajya Sabha

His announcement is accompanied by much thumping in the upper house

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Friday