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Budget 2016: President Mukherjee for debate, discussion; not disruption of Parliament

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Parliament   reflects the supreme will of the people, President  Pranab Mukherjee   said today in a strong criticism of disruption and obstruction and called upon all MPs to discharge their responsibilities in a spirit of cooperation and mutual accommodation. In his customary address to the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament outlining the government's agenda in the coming financial year, he also declared that the government will constantly strive for smooth and construction conduct of Parliamentary business Read Full Article Over Here :  Business Standard News Read our full coverage on   Union Budget 2016

President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh: All you need to know

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President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent on Tuesday to the Union Cabinet’s recommendation to impose President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh. The recommendation, made by the Cabinet after its January 24 meeting, was given the President’s assent through a Proclamation under article 356(1) of the Constitution.   Read Articles

Modi-Hollande meet: Nuke reactors, energy, anti- terror message on agenda

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande, who began bilateral talks in Delhi today, are expected to discuss deals on more nuclear reactors, smart cities, space cooperation, business and energy. The French President, who came to India on Sunday, has already signed 16 agreements with India. Hollande will be the guest of honour at India’s Republic Day parade on Tuesday, a sign of the deepening political and commercial ties between the two countries. All eyes are on the Rs 60,000-cr Rafale Jet deal, but according to sources, it is unlikely to be signed today. The price of combat planes, key to India’s plans to modernise its military and keep up with neighbours Pakistan and China, will also surface during the discussions, officials have confirmed. Read Articles  

Focus on anti-terror, climate cooperation, says Hollande

French President Francois Hollande today made common cause with India on the issue of fighting terrorism, underlining that the purpose of his visit was to “reinforce and strengthen” the cooperation between the two countries to tackle the menace. Hollande, who is on a three-day visit to India, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for playing an “important” role in Paris COP21 and said that the two countries are going to “follow up” on all decisions on the climate change front as well as areas of economic cooperation. The French President, who will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations here tomorrow, made the remarks at Rashtrapati Bhawan where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee and Modi.  Read Full Article Over Here :  Business Standard News