Updated 23:55 IST, January 31st 2025
Congress' Arrogance at Its Peak, They Disrespect Our President: PM Modi
Budget 2025 Live Updates: Economic Survey 2025 is set to be presented in the Parliament today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Economic Survey Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to be present Economic Survey in the Parliament today at 12 noon in the Lok Sabha and at 2 pm in the Rajya Sabha. The report focuses on the nation's infrastructure, agriculture, and industry growth and highlights potential growth sectors.
23:42 IST, January 31st 2025
Anti-conversion bill to be introduced in Budget Session of Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill will be introduced in the Budget Session of the assembly, Governor Haribhau Bagde said on Friday.
During his address to the House, the governor read out a list of legislative and financial businesses to be introduced during the session.
These include the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, Rajasthan Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill, Bharatpur Development Authority Bill, and the Bikaner Development Authority Bill.
However, he did not elaborate on the bills. Proceedings of the House were adjourned till Monday after his address.
23:35 IST, January 31st 2025
Anurag Thakur slams Kejriwal, urges Delhi to reject 'aap-da'
Addressing a poll rally in Yamuna Vihar, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said: "Arvind Kejriwal says that he will become the CM after he returns (to power). However, because of court's order, he can neither sign a file, nor go to CM's office. So, do you - people of Delhi - want a government that operates from jail? If you want to make Delhi free of corruption and pollution, then you need to make Delhi free of 'aap-da'."
23:34 IST, January 31st 2025
Himachal Minister demands separate budget provision
Himachal Pradesh revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi demanded for a separate provision in the Union Budget 2025 for the state. Here's what he said:
"There should be separate provision in the Budget for states like Himachal. The last few years, the grant of RDG has been continuously decreasing. Due to this, small states where there is no industry and many sources of income are facing difficulties. Himachal Pradesh was discriminated against even at the time of disaster."
22:43 IST, January 31st 2025
BJP leader accuses Kejriwal of spreading lies ahead of polls
On Arvind Kejriwal's allegation over Haryana govt regarding water of Yamuna river, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh says, " ...Arvind Kejriwal can clearly see that his party won't be winning even 10 seats...therefore he spreading rumours and lying. His govt's Jal Board CEO has clearly stated that he (Arvind Kejriwal) is lying...he is saying things like this because he has failed in fulfilling his promise...Even after 10 years, Arvind Kejriwal is not to take a dip in Yamuna River so it is clear that he is lying..."
22:36 IST, January 31st 2025
Khattar slams Kejriwal's allegation, says legal action to follow
On Arvind Kejriwal's allegation over Haryana govt regarding water of Yamuna river, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says, " The kind of statement he gives, it is not only politically wrong but he should be held responsible legally as well. Haryana govt has filed a complaint in the Sonipat court...The Election Commission will also take action against this..."
21:37 IST, January 31st 2025
'AAP MLAs have also accepted that the party is corrupt' says Anurag Thakur
On seven MLAs quitting AAP, BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, "Till yesterday, people used to say that AAP leaders are corrupt and their leaders have looted Delhi, but today, their MLAs have also accepted that AAP is corrupt and people of Delhi want to get rid of the 'aap-da'."
21:28 IST, January 31st 2025
AAP's Rituraj Gobind says BJP tried to lure him
On the resignation of 7 AAP MLAs, Rituraj Gobind, AAP MLA from Kirari, says, " In the last few weeks, I was also contacted by BJP several times and they tried to lure me by offering various things but I told them that not everyone is greedy, not everyone can be purchased...Kejriwal gave a ticket to a common man like me twice...some of our fellow members are doing this right now because of BJP's influence, history will never forgive them..."
20:54 IST, January 31st 2025
Deepak Baij says Budget 2025 will favors businessmen, not people
On the Budget 2025, Chhattisgarh Congress chief Deepak Baij says, "This budget will not be for the common people, it will be for some of the businessmen only...The government has done nothing for the people..."
20:52 IST, January 31st 2025
Arun Sao says Union Budget 2025 will boost development under PM Modi
On the Union Budget 2025, Chhattisgarh Dy CM Arun Sao says, "We are continuously developing under the leadership of PM Modi...The budget will help in the development of the people and will take the country forward..."
20:21 IST, January 31st 2025
Gopal Rai says Delhi wants Kejriwal’s govt
Delhi minister and AAP candidate from Babarpur assembly seat Gopal Rai says, "The positive atmosphere that has been created in entire Delhi, a voice is rising from everywhere... Kejriwal's government is going to be formed in Delhi... People are getting an opinion that if they want a working government then they should press the broom button, otherwise, BJP will come and will stop all the work and people will be more troubled by it."
20:19 IST, January 31st 2025
Naresh Yadav resigns from AAP, cites corruption as main reason
After resigning as AAP MLA, Naresh Yadav says, " I have resigned from all posts of AAP...main reason is corruption, the way AAP has been fully immersed in corruption, AAP emerged from Anna Hazare's agitation, we only had one motive, we had to eliminate corruption from Delhi and then the whole country and make India corruption free, this was my thought when I joined AAP..."
20:18 IST, January 31st 2025
Manish Sisodia says BJP fuels fights
AAP candidate from Jangpura assembly constituency, Manish Sisodia says, "BJP is only doing abusive politics in Delhi and is only increasing fights...and on the other hand Arvind Kejriwal is working for Delhi...so the public is very happy with his work and wants to bring him back to power in Delhi..."
19:21 IST, January 31st 2025
Anurag Thakur says 7 AAP MLAs' resignations show BJP will form Delhi govt
On the resignation of the 7 AAP MLAs, BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, "Earlier two of their Dalit leaders resigned citing that the party is against the Dalits...Now after getting tired of the corruption in their party, 7 MLAs resigned today...This shows that the people of Delhi have made up their minds, BJP is going to form government in Delhi..."
18:57 IST, January 31st 2025
Congress MP says INDI alliance will raise key issues of inflation
After the party's Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "INDIA alliance will unitedly raise the issues of inflation, unemployment, Kumbh stampede in Parliament. We will also raise the issue of insult of Dr BR Ambedkar by Union Home Minister Amit Shah..."
18:52 IST, January 31st 2025
BJP's Kiran Singh Deo condemns Sonia remarks on President Murmu
On Sonia Gandhi's and Rahul Gandhi's remarks on President Droupadi Murmu and her speech, Chhattisgarh BJP chief Kiran Singh Deo says, "What more can you expect?.. There should be a political sense regarding your remarks on respectable positions, on the First Citizen of the country...He has become an LoP for the first time and he feels that they have formed the government. People of the country don't consider this good. They feel that they would come into news cycles if they made such statements. That is all they want. They have no other work. I condemn this..."
18:31 IST, January 31st 2025
Uttarakhand CM attends BJP rally for Neeraj Basoya in Delhi
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in a public meeting organized in support of BJP candidate Neeraj Basoya from Kasturba Nagar constituency in the Delhi Assembly elections in Sadiq Nagar, Delhi.
18:30 IST, January 31st 2025
AAP spokesperson slams PM Modi for false claims in rally
On PM Modi's statements on AAP in his election rally, AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar says, "Whenever PM Modi speaks, he lies...He abused a government that presented Delhi model to the country...I don't think anyone believes what PM Modi says...He gave a similar 'jumla' of seaplane before Gujarat elections. Crores of Rupees were spent but it got busted. He said the same for 100 smart cities. But what happened to all that?..."
18:10 IST, January 31st 2025
Priyanka Gandhi holds a roadshow in Nangloi Jat Assembly Constituency
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds a roadshow in Nangloi Jat Assembly Constituency
18:08 IST, January 31st 2025
KC Tyagi condemns Sonia Gandhi's remarks on President Murmu
On CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi's remarks on President Droupadi Murmu and her speech, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi says, " The statement made by Sonia Gandhi on honourable President Droupadi Murmu is very unfortunate and condemnable. She is the first tribal woman President of India and the unparliamentary statement made by Sonia Gandhi, we condemn it. Sonia Gandhi should take back her words and apologise to President Droupadi Murmu"
17:50 IST, January 31st 2025
5 sitting AAP MLAs resign ahead of Delhi elections
In a big jolt to Arvind Kejriwal -led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, five sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have resigned from their positions citing corruption.
5 AAP MLAs who resigned days ahead of Delhi Elections are
Rajesh Rishi – Two-time MLA from Janakpuri.
Naresh Yadav – MLA from Mehrauli.
Rohit Kumar Mehraulia – MLA from Trilokpuri.
Bhavana Gaur – MLA from Palam.
Madan Lal – MLA from Kasturba Nagar.
17:29 IST, January 31st 2025
Goa CM Pramod Sawant condemns Sonia Gandhi's remarks on President Murmu
On Sonia Gandhi's statement on President Droupadi Murmu's speech, Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, "The way Congress leader Sonia Gandhi insulted the President and Presidential post, I condemn this because using such words for a person sitting on that post is wrong... She should apologise to the President... It is a matter of disrespect for the country itself..."
17:15 IST, January 31st 2025
BJP's Radha Mohan Agrawal predicts 55-seat win in Delhi elections
BJP MP Dr Radha Mohan Das Agrawal says, "We are contesting this election in Delhi under the leadership of NDA. Candidates from JD(U) and LJP are also there in one assembly constituency. As per our report, we can win 55 seats...We are going to assign election duty to all our MPs, MLAs and workers in all the constituencies of Delhi..."
17:10 IST, January 31st 2025
Priyanka Gandhi defends Sonia, says no disrespect to President Murmu
On Sonia Gandhi's remarks on President Murmu and her speech, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "My mother is a 78-year-old lady, she has simply said that 'the President read such a long speech and she must have been tired, poor thing'...she fully respects (President of India). I think it is very unfortunate that this kind of thing is twisted by the media. They both are two respected people and older than us...she means no disrespect. BJP should first apologise for pushing into a gorge"
16:50 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi slams Sonia Gandhi for insulting President Murmu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gnadhi for insulting President Murmu.
PM Modi said, "Congress arrogant is on its peak ,they disrespect our president"
16:41 IST, January 31st 2025
Kharge blames BJP for Kumbh Mela stampede
On Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, " I condole the people who lost lives in this incident and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Had the BJP focused more on people and the kind of interest they showed in advertisements and VIP arrangements, then this incident wouldn't have happened. I don't want to do politics on this but we need to ensure such incidents don't repeat. The hoardings of VIPs and wall posters, shouldn't be there on each bus and car over there because there is no election going on. There, devotees are going for Kumbh Mela..."
16:31 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi slams AAP, promises action on corruption in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Delhi's Dwarka area says, "Delhi needs a government of coordination, not one of conflict, so that every major problem of Delhi can be solved together. Together we have to free Delhi from the loot and lies of AAP-da...AAP-da people have made Delhi an ATM to shine their politics. AAP-da people have squeezed out Delhi's money and looted it. By committing scams in Delhi, these AAP leaders use black money to shine in politics in other states of the country. I assure you that as soon as we form the government in Delhi, we will take strict action against AAP-da’s corruption. Those who have looted Delhi will be held accountable and made to return what they took..."
16:08 IST, January 31st 2025
'Kejriwal himself is going to lose his seat' says Supriya Shrinate
Congress candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit has challenged AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal to answer Congress's questions on an open stage at Jantar Mantar.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, " Kejriwal himself is going to lose his seat...AAP is also going to lose the elections. You were in power for 10 years...but you have nothing to talk about, even today you keep cribbing...what did you do, that is what we want to know...he has become so upset because he knows that he will lose the election, this is the fear of defeat..."
16:11 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi attends a public rally in Delhi's Dwarka area
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a public meeting in Delhi's Dwarka area
15:58 IST, January 31st 2025
Rashtrapati Bhavan calls Sonia Gandhi's remark on President 'unacceptable'
Rashtrapati Bhavan deems Sonia Gandhi's 'President getting very tired' remark as 'unacceptable'
15:32 IST, January 31st 2025
Kejriwal holds door-to-door 'Bachat Patra' campaign in Chandni Chowk
Aam Aadmi Party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal holds door-to-door 'Bachat Patra' campaign in the Chandni Chowk area.
15:29 IST, January 31st 2025
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan critiques President's address
On President's address, Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan says, "There was nothing new or constructive or for the employment of the youth... They (the government) talked about internships for the youth, but not unemployment. They don't talk about if they have any initiatives in the direction of labourers who did not get any work after the pandemic... Around 1.5 lakh farmers have committed suicide, their MSP hasn't been doubled... They announced 15 hospitals but only 6 work..."
15:29 IST, January 31st 2025
'President should have the freedom to break tradition' says RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha
On President's address, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha says, "... I think that the President should have the freedom to break tradition of reading the Cabinet's speech... Doesn't the President realize how terrible income inequality and unemployment have become in this country..."
14:39 IST, January 31st 2025
Chhattisgarh Reports First Case of HMPV, 3-year-old Boy Tests Positive
A three-year-old boy admitted to a hospital in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur city has been diagnosed with the HMPV, marking the state’s first such infection, health officials said on Friday.
14:40 IST, January 31st 2025
India to Grow by 6.3-6.8 Percent in Fy26 : Economic Survey
India's economy is projected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in FY26, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday.
14:40 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu highlights India’s progress in sports
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted India's strides in developing a "world-class sports ecosystem" and lauded the country’s recent successes in international competitions, including the Olympics, Paralympics, and the World Chess Championship.
13:51 IST, January 31st 2025
Govt committed to fulfil middle-class people's dream: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government is committed to fulfilling the dream of middle-class people to own residential properties and is providing interest subsidies on home loans.
Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, she said the real estate law RERA was introduced to safeguard their dreams.
"My government is equally committed to fulfilling the middle class’s dream of owning a home. Laws like RERA have been introduced to safeguard their dreams. Subsidies on home loans are being provided," Murmu said.
In the third term of the government, the President said that concrete steps have been taken to achieve the goal of providing 'Housing for All'.
13:51 IST, January 31st 2025
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Tables Economic Survey in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Lok Sabha on the first day of the Budget session of Parliament
12:56 IST, January 31st 2025
'Poor Lady, President, Was Tired': Sonia Gandhi Insults President Of India
'Poor Lady, the President, Was Tired at the End': Sonia Gandhi Insults President of India
12:41 IST, January 31st 2025
Govt Aims for Farm Sector Modernisation, Self-reliance: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government is working towards modernisation and self-reliance in the agriculture sector while focusing on boosting farmers' income
12:40 IST, January 31st 2025
Mission Mausam Will Make India Climate Smart: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu lauded the government for launching 'Mission Mausam' to make India "weather ready and climate smart" and said this initiative will immensely benefit the farmers of the country.
12:41 IST, January 31st 2025
91 Lakh Self-Help Groups Empowered Under NRLM
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted that over 91 lakh self-help groups have been empowered through the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), aiming to enhance the livelihoods of rural women and promote sustainable development in rural India.
12:19 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu Lauds ISRO's Historic 100th Liftoff
President Murmu Lauds ISRO's Historic 100th Liftoff
12:19 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu Announces to Expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
President Murmu announced the decision to expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, aiming to provide new homes to an additional three crore families, further strengthening the country's commitment to inclusive growth.
12:12 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu Offers Condolences to Victims of Maha Kumbh Stampede
Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu says, "The historic Maha Kumbh is going on. It is a festival of our cultural traditions and social awakening. Crores of devotees from India and the world have taken a holy dip in Prayagraj. I express my condolences on the accident that occurred on Mauni Amavasya and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
11:12 IST, January 31st 2025
President Droupadi Murmu Lauds Govt's Achievements for Indians
Economic Survey 2025 Live: President Droupadi Murmu highlighted that her government is injecting new energy into India’s development journey, marked by unprecedented achievements.
11:20 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu Addressess Joint Parliament Session
Economic Survey 2025 Live: President Murmu Address Joint Parliament Session
11:00 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025 Live Updates: President Murmu Arrives at Parliament to Address Both Houses
President Droupadi Murmu arrived at the Parliament to address both houses from the Lok Sabha Chamber.
10:47 IST, January 31st 2025
'Many historic bills to be discussed,' says PM Modi
Economic Survey 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi said ahead of the Budget session, “In the third term, we will; focus on India’s all-round development. We are moving ahead on mission mode…Innovation, inclusion and investment form the base of our economic activity.
10:43 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi Mentions 'New Gifts' for Teenagers
PM Modi mentions 'New Gifts' for youth of India
10:38 IST, January 31st 2025
'Budget to Boost Confidence, Energy' : PM Modi Ahead of Session
PM Modi, ahead of the Budget Session, expressed confidence that the upcoming budget would instill new energy and confidence in the nation, paving the way for a 'Viksit Bharat' .
10:25 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi Begins His Address With Sanskrit Mantra Ahead of Budget Session
Prime Minister Narendra Moi on Friday addressed the media ahead of Budget session 2025. He began with a Sanskrit mantra.
10:13 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi Address Media Ahead of Budget Session
PM Modi address media ahead of budget session 2025.
10:10 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025 Live: Where and How to Watch Economic Survey?
Economic Survey 2025 Live: Where and how to watch Economic Survey?
- On Sansad TV and PIB India channels.
- Ministry of Finance Facebook page.
- Official X handle of Finance Ministry for live updates @FinMinIndia.
- The Economic Survey can be downloaded from the India Budget website after the release.
09:56 IST, January 31st 2025
PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in US Mid-Air Plane Crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered his condolences to the families of the deceased in the crash of a Sriwijaya Air flight in Indonesia.
"Deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the unfortunate plane crash in Indonesia," PM Modi wrote in a tweet.
He added, "India stands with Indonesia in this hour of grief."
09:56 IST, January 31st 2025
Sunita Williams Breaks Spacewalking Record During 92nd US Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Sunita 'Suni' Williams surpassed a major milestone on January 30, 2025, when she broke the record for total spacewalking time held by former astronaut Peggy Whitson.
09:56 IST, January 31st 2025
Fire Breaks Out in Commercial Building in Mumbai
A fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building at Ghatkopar (East), an eastern suburb of Mumbai, on Friday morning.
09:04 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025 Live: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Table the Economic Survey Today
Economic Survey 2025 Live: Economic Survey 2025 Live: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Economic Survey in the Parliament on Friday afternoon. The Economic Survey document will be tabled at 12 noon in the Lok Sabha and at 2 pm in the Rajya Sabha.
09:04 IST, January 31st 2025
Devotees Continue to Arrive at Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra for Holy Dip
Despite the stampede, which stalled bathing in the Sangam nose area for nearly three hours on ‘Mauni Amavasya’, faith superseded fear as devotees continued to take the holy dip at all 48 bathing ghats of the Kumbh Mela area today.
08:12 IST, January 31st 2025
Dense Fog Blankets Delhi, Air Quality Dips
Dense fog blanketed the national capital and other parts of north India on Friday reducing visibility in several areas.
08:04 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: Who will present the Economic Survey 2025?
The Economic Survey 2025 will be presented in front of the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Budget Session on January 31.
08:04 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025 Live: When is the Economic Survey released?
Economic Survey 2025 Live: The Parliament's Budget session will begin on January 31 and conclude on April 4. The Economic Survey is set to be presented today on January 31.
07:19 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: Who prepares the Economic Survey?
Economic Survey 2025 Live: The Economic Survey was prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) and headed by the Chief Economic Advisor. It will be released by Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the Budget.
07:18 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025 Live: What is the Economic Survey?
The Economic Survey is an analysis report of India's growth prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). The report focuses on the nation's infrastructure, agriculture, and industry growth and highlights potential growth sectors.
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