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Prez should advise PM to bring an act called 'Adani Act', says BRS MP K Keshava Rao

Soon after Droupadi Murmu delivered her first address to Parliament as President, BRS MP K Keshava Rao addressed the media and said: "We heard the President's address today. But there was no mention of issues of unemployment and inflation. I suggest to the President to advise the Prime Minister to bring an act called the 'Adani Act' as there is only crony capitalism now."

Earlier in the day, Keshava Rao had said his party would boycott the President's address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to protest against the BJP-led Centre's "failure on all fronts of governance". (ANI)

Key takeaways from IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook update

In its January update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF has marginally improved the forecast for global growth in 2023 — a relief, given the fears of a global recession in 2023.

The turnaround reflects “positive surprises and greater-than-expected resilience in numerous economies”. The IMF releases the WEO twice every year, in April and October, apart from updating it twice — in January and July. 

President Murmu lays out vision for 'amrit kaal' to build developed India in 25 years

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged people to put in their best to build in the next 25 years a developed India connected to its past glory and containing every golden chapter of modernity. In her first address to the joint sitting of Parliament as the Budget session began, she said 'Amrit Kaal', described by the government as the 25-year period culminating in the centenary of India's independence, is the time to build an India which is 'aatmanirbhar' (self reliant) and also fulfils its humanitarian obligations.

It will be an India with no poverty and a prosperous middle class and whose youth and women are at the vanguard of guiding the nation, the president said, amid frequent thumping of desks by lawmakers at the Central Hall of Parliament. Under the nearly nine years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, the country has seen many positive changes, she said, adding that the biggest change is that the self-confidence of every Indian is at its peak and the world has changed the way it looks at India.

While India used to depend on others to solve its problems, it is now working to solve global problems, Murmu, India's first tribal president, said. People have been given basic amenities missing for decades and modern infrastructure that society long aspired for is being built across the country, the president said. She cited the expansion of digital network and the crackdown on corruption during the Modi government's tenure.

"India now has a government which is stable, fearless and decisive and which works to fulfil big dreams. It has a government which respects honesty and works to solve the poor's problems and empower them permanently," she said. The government has fulfilled the aspirations of the deprived sections of society, the president said. (PTI)

'Indian Railways is moving towards becoming world's largest electric railway network': Prez

While addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu said Tuesday: "India has changed thinking that progress and nature can't go together. My government is focusing on 'green growth'. The Indian Railways is fast moving towards becoming world's largest electric railway network. The government is striving to get rid of every sign of slavery, an example is changing of name from Rajpath to Kartavya Path." (PTI)

'Today, world understands tough stand taken against terrorism by India': Prez Murmu

"Today, the world understands the tough stand taken against terrorism by India. This is the reason why today, India's being heard seriously by the world on the issue of terrorism," President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the joint session of Parliament. (ANI)

'Today, India's self-confidence is at its highest,' says President

"Today, India's self-confidence is at its highest and the world is looking at her from a different perspective. India is providing solutions to the world: President Murmu to joint session of Parliament. Today, there is a stable, fearless and decisive government in the country that is working towards realising the big dreams," President Droupadi Murmu said Tuesday.

'A continuous fight against corruption going on for past years': President Murmu

"An effective system has been put in place to end corruption. The government is of the clear opinion that corruption is the biggest enemy of democracy and social justice. A continuous fight against corruption going on for past years," President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the joint session of Parliament.

'11 crore families have been connected with piped water supply in three years': Murmu

"About 11 crore families have been connected with piped water supply in three years under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Poor families are getting the maximum benefit from this," President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the joint session of Parliament.

'Due to decisions my govt took in national interest, India is in a better position': Murmu

While addressing a joint sitting of both Houses, President Droupadi Murmu said Tuesday: "The benefit of a stable and decisive government is being reaped by us against the biggest crisis in 100 years and in tackling the situation that arose after it. Wherever there is political instability anywhere in the world, those countries are surrounded by a massive crisis. But due to the decisions my government took in the national interest, India is in a better position as compared to other countries."

'Basic facilities reached 100% population or are very close to that target': President

"Earlier, there was a long wait for a tax refund. Today, refund is received within a few days of filing the Income Tax Return. My government has worked for every section of society without any discrimination. As a result of the efforts of my government in the last few years, many basic facilities have either reached 100% population or are very close to that target," President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the joint session of Parliament.