Congress on Wednesday said the bigger issue in the Lok Sabha was that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak, as the Prime Minister’s reply depends on the LoP’s questions. Without this, no debate could take place. Opposition protests led to dramatic scenes and the adjournment of the House.
Addressing the BJP-led NDA parliamentary party meeting where he was felicitated for India’s trade agreements, including with EU and US, Modi said India is at the centre of an uncertain world as past alliances give way to new alignments, emphasising that the new year has been particularly encouraging for India, sources said.
The Speaker further pointed out that granting statehood falls within the domain of the Centre and advised Lone to raise only those issues on which J&K govt is competent to respond or take a decision. Outside the assembly, Lone said four of his other amendments were, however, accepted, including those concerning daily wagers, NLU and condemnation of attacks on Kashmiris outside J&K.
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During a pivotal meeting, Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab, engaged with a visiting South Korean delegation to explore innovative partnerships in smart agriculture. They delved into how South Korea's cutting-edge advancements in vertical farming, automated systems, and seed innovation can revolutionize the local farming landscape.