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Oppn RJD stages walkout during govt reply after Budget discussion

Oppn RJD stages walkout during govt reply after Budget discussion

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The Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday staged a walkout from the Vidhan Sabha in course of the government’s reply after general discussion on the Bihar budget. Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi with RJD and CPI-ML MLCs demonstrate during Budget Session outside Bihar Legislative Council in Patna, Monday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT) In the government’s reply, finance minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav reiterated that the manifold increase in the budget size since 2004-05 and consistently high growth rate amply reflected the government’s growing capacity to invest in infrastructural and social sectors to move towards the goal of a developed Bihar. On February 3, the finance minister had presented a ₹3,47,589-cr budget and the general discussion on it had commenced on February 6. “The estimated growth rate for 2025-26 is 14.9%. Aligned with the principle of ‘development with justice’, the government rolled out 7-Resolves 1 & 2 and after significant achievements in the last decade, now the third roll out of the programme has been done to achieve the objective of a developed Bihar, doubled the income and create 10 …

Government not letting LoPs speak, says Kharge after RS walkout

Government not letting LoPs speak, says Kharge after RS walkout

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the opposition parties walked out of the Rajya Sabha during Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President`s Address as the government has made up its mind that both leaders of opposition (LoPs) will not be allowed to speak. Flanked by opposition leaders of the Upper House, Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said the Modi government has made up its mind that both LoPs, he and Rahul Gandhi, will not be allowed to speak either in the Lok Sabha or in the Rajya Sabha.  “Our great leaders who sacrificed for this country, who fought for this country, who went to jail and fought against the British to win freedom for the country against those leaders, one man speaks in the House. “He is given a mic, he hurls abuses at will on the mic and the government stays silent. Has the BJP ever condemned this?” Kharge said. “That`s why all the leaders of the opposition parties …

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Massive Showdown In RS After PM’s Lok Sabha Reply Stalled; Oppn Stages Walkout

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Massive Showdown In RS After PM’s Lok Sabha Reply Stalled; Oppn Stages Walkout

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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Parliament witnessed fresh disruptions today, with the Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon shortly after proceedings began amid protests by Opposition members. In the Rajya Sabha, a heated argument broke out between the government and the Opposition. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused the ruling side of not allowing Rahul Gandhi to speak earlier in the House. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju rejected the claim and said the House functions according to rules, not anyone’s wishes, and belongs to everyone. He stated the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha had been given around 40 minutes by the Speaker but repeatedly spoke beyond the rules, adding it was wrong to say Rahul Gandhi was prevented from speaking. BJP president JP Nadda also attacked the Opposition, saying the Prime Minister was ready to reply to issues raised in the Lok Sabha but the House was not allowed to function. Opposition members also staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha, but the House continued its proceedings. Follow live updates here Disclaimer: We …

African Cup final farce: Senegal walk-out after penalty but return to beat Morocco and win title | Football News

African Cup final farce: Senegal walk-out after penalty but return to beat Morocco and win title | Football News

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A disallowed Senegal goal in the 93rd minute. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) controversially awarding a penalty to Morocco. Senegal players staging a walk-out, causing a 14-minute delay. Brahim Diaz’s embarrassingly fluffing the panenka. And Pape Gueye scoring a screamer in extra time to lead Senegal to the African Cup of Nations title. The Afcon final on Sunday night between hosts Morocco and Senegal descended into a farce. Senegal won 1-0 but the title was overshadowed by the drama that unfolded in the stoppage time at the end of the match. After the VAR awarded a penalty against them, the Senegalese players were ordered off the field by their coach Pape Bouna Thiaw, with ‍some ⁠players going back to the dressing room. It was only after Sadio Mane convinced them to get back on the field that the game continued – after a 14 minute holdover. The penalty was awarded following a VAR check by Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala after Brahim Diaz had been tugged to the ground by Senegal full back El Hadji Malick …

Congress stages walkout in Rajasthan Assembly over Minister’s phone tapping charge

Congress stages walkout in Rajasthan Assembly over Minister’s phone tapping charge

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Representational view of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in session The Opposition Congress MLAs staged a walkout in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday (February 20, 2025) after the government’s statement on an allegation of Cabinet Minister Kirodi Lal Meena that he was under surveillance and his phone was being tapped. Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham refuted the charge in his statement. Speaking after the Zero Hour, Mr. Bedham said a statement from Mr. Meena had appeared in the media, in which he talked about his phone being kept on surveillance. “I assure the House with full responsibility that Mr. Meena’s phone has not been intercepted by the government. Mr. Meena has also publicly denied having made the charge,” he said. Mr. Meena’s remarks at a public event at Amagarh temple near Jaipur had led to an embarrassment to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and caused a turmoil in the State Assembly for the entire day on February 7. The maverick leader had earlier tendered resignation from the State Cabinet in June 2024. The …

BJP members stage walkout from Bengal Assembly

BJP members stage walkout from Bengal Assembly

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Bengal Assembly. Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI BJP members on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) staged a walkout from the West Bengal Assembly, protesting the Speaker’s refusal to allow a discussion on an adjournment motion over the proposed allowing of 30% tea garden land to be made freehold for tourism purposes. Speaker Biman Banerjee, while withholding consent to a discussion on the adjournment motion brought by some BJP members, allowed party legislator Vishal Lama to read out the motion. The Speaker said that the issue could be discussed during the session and there was no need for an adjournment motion to be allowed over it. Protesting Mr. Banerjee’s decision, the BJP MLAs raised slogans and walked out of the House. Reading out the motion, Mr. Lama said that at the recently held Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), it had been announced by the state that 30% land of tea gardens would be allowed to be made freehold for promoting tourism-related activities. Published – February 19, 2025 12:51 pm IST Disclaimer: We …

Human-wildlife conflict: Opposition stages walkout in Kerala Assembly accusing LDF govt of ‘apathy’ towards high-range communities

Human-wildlife conflict: Opposition stages walkout in Kerala Assembly accusing LDF govt of ‘apathy’ towards high-range communities

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The Forest Minister’s stand on legislation gains relevance in the context of the recent Cabinet decision to drop a move to introduce the contentious Kerala Forest Amendment (Bill), 2024 in the Assembly following protests. (image for representation) | Photo Credit: JOMON PAMPAVALLEY The Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) staged a walkout in the Kerala Assembly on Thursday (January 23, 2025) accusing the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of “indifference” towards high-range communities confronted with rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict, even as Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran stressed the need for overhauling existing Central and State laws governing forests and wildlife. Mr. Saseendran said Central and State forest laws needed amendments that prove useful to the people. At the same time, the government would initiate measures in this regard only with the public consent and keeping in mind the welfare of the farming community, he said. He further said wild animals were exiting forest areas with wounds, pointing to the involvement of an “apolitical organisation.” Mr. Saseendran’s stand on legislation gains relevance in the context of the recent …

Real or gimmick? Karisma Kapoor stages a walkout after boys’ sultry performance on India’s Best Dancer: Accha nahi laga

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Oct 03, 2024 08:20 PM IST Karisma Kapoor recently walked out of India’s Best Dancer 4 after watching a dance performance by Nextion. Many internet users labelled it as a prank. Karisma Kapoor, known for her calm and composed persona, recently expressed her annoyance after watching a sultry performance on India’s Best Dancer 4. The actor walked out, leaving the dancers and judges shocked. The promo from the new episode of the dance reality show received mixed reactions from viewers, with many criticizing it as a publicity gimmick. (Also read: Terence Lewis agrees ‘gymnastics’ took over dance reality shows at one point: ‘Mujhe bahut gussa aata tha’) Karisma Kapoor walked out of India’s Best Dancer 4 after watching Nextion’s dance performance. Karisma Kapoor walks out after Nextion’s performance As the contestant Nextion and his dance partner were seen dancing to a romantic song in slow-motion amid artificial showers, Karisma looked disappointed by the performance. She can be seen saying, saying “Ye to mujhe acha hi nahi laga (I did not like this).” Geeta Kapur then …

What Did Richard Dreyfus Say? Jaws Star’s Sexist Rant Sparks Apology From Massachusetts Theatre After Audience Walkout

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Richard Dreyfus Sexist Rant Sparks Apology ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia ) Oscar winner Richard Dreyfus is under fire again over a sexist and homophobic rant that reportedly prompted a Massachusetts theater to issue an apology over the offensive remarks. It all began when the Cabot hosted the 76-year-old “Jaws” star for “An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss” on Saturday, May 25, before the film’s Massachusetts Theatre screening. However, things supposedly went off the rails as soon as Richard Dreyfus walked to the stage wearing a dress over his clothes. In a YouTube video taken by an audience member, the actor was seen on stage wearing a floral print dress, shaking his hips to Love Story by Taylor Swift in the background. Shortly after, according to multiple reports citing audience members at the theater, most of the crowd walked out of the venue after the actor allegedly launched into a sexist, Homophobic and transphobic tirade. One audience member on The Cabot’s Facebook page wrote: “We walked out of his interview tonight along with hundreds of others …

Kerala Blasters lose appeal at the Court of Arbitration of Sports, to pay Rs 4cr to AIFF

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Kerala Blasters have lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Switzerland against the Rs. 4 crore fine levied by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) against them in lieu of their walkout and abandonment of the playoffs match against Bengaluru FC during Indian Super League 2022-23. The club will have to pay the fine within the next two weeks and must also cover the legal costs for AIFF in fighting this case. 🚨🎖️Kerala Blasters FC have lost their appeal in the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and must now pay the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Rs 4 crore for last season’s walkout against Bengaluru FC. @TOIGoaNews #KBFC pic.twitter.com/1063bC4nh6 — KBFC XTRA (@kbfcxtra) March 12, 2024 The incident in light was a quick freekick that was allowed to be taken by on-field referee Crystal John which Bengaluru’s Sunil Chetri scored off. KBFC argued that their defenders weren’t ready and that the freekick shouldn’t have been allowed to be taken quickly after the spot was marked. Head coach Ivan …