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Reactions come in as BJP issues whip to its MPs to support TRAI Bill in LS

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): The TRAI Amendment Act to be presented in Lok Sabha has invited political reactions. After reports of Congress opposing the bill in Parliament, BJP had issued a whip to all its MPs to be present when the government will present the bill. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the bill is being presented on the basis of merit and hoped that it would be passed in both houses. BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy said that it was an amendment which needed to be modified every six months and added that the government needed to change laws. Meanwhile CPI leader D Raja said that an ordinance needs to be replaced by the legislation. The bill has been tabled in the Lok Sabha. Jul 11, 2014
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Congress says the way of appointing Nripendra Mishra is objectionable

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and Veerappa Moily on Friday reacted to the TRAI Amendment Bill which is to be tabled in Lok Sabha. Tharoor said that the party is not against the appointment of Nripendra Mishra as the Principal Secretary of the PM, but they are against the way in which the appointment is going to happen. Meanwhile, Veerappa Moily said that the appointment of Nripendra Mishra is not taking place in the right manner. The bill has been tabled in the Lok Sabha. Jul 11, 2014
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Politicos on Union Budget 2014-15

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's maiden Budget which he presented in the Lok Sabha. SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav slammed the budget saying that it is only for the rich not for the poor or unemployed. NCP, JD (U), CPI (M) and BSP too criticized the budget. Jul 10, 2014
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Politicos on Union Budget 2014-15

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's maiden Budget which he presented in the Lok Sabha. SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav slammed the budget saying that it is only for the rich not for the poor or unemployed. NCP, JD (U), CPI (M) and BSP too criticized the budget. Jul 10, 2014
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BJD hails Union Budget 2014-15

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): The Biju Janata Dal on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget 2014- 15 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Lok Sabha. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, BJD leader Jay panda praised the budget and said that thrust has been given to infrastructure development. Jul 10, 2014
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Arvind Kejriwal slams Union Budget 2014-15

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday criticized the Union Budget 2014- 15 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Lok Sabha. Talking to mediapersons, Kejriwal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did nothing to check inflation and rising prices. Jul 10, 2014
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BJP leaders hail Union Budget 2014-15

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): The BJP on Thursday hailed the union budget 2014-15 presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley in the Lok Sabha. BJP leader M J Akbar said that this year's general budget proposals will generate more jobs for the youth. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the budget is perfect and it will help in nation's development. Meanwhile, Home Minister Rajnath Singh termed the budget as poor friendly, youth friendly, farmer friendly, women friendly and senior citizen friendly. Jul 10, 2014
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Arun Jaitley announces revised taxes and custom duties in general budget Part -3

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Continuing to present the general budget 2014-2015, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced revised direct and indirect taxes along with custom duties for various items. While, tobacco, and alcohol taxes are increased citing health concerns, taxes on other essential goods are reduced to cater to basic necessities of common man. Following the budget, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the house till Friday 11:00 AM. Jul 10, 2014
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Arun Jaitley announces revised taxes and custom duties in general budget Part - 2

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Continuing to present the general budget 2014-2015, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced revised direct and indirect taxes along with custom duties for various items. While, tobacco, and alcohol taxes are increased citing health concerns, taxes on other essential goods are reduced to cater to basic necessities of common man. Following the budget, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the house till Friday 11:00 AM. Jul 10, 2014
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Arun Jaitley announces revised taxes and custom duties in general budget Part - 1

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Continuing to present the general budget 2014-2015, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced revised direct and indirect taxes along with custom duties for various items. While, tobacco, and alcohol taxes are increased citing health concerns, taxes on other essential goods are reduced to cater to basic necessities of common man. Following the budget, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the house till Friday 11:00 AM. Jul 10, 2014
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Union Budget: What to Watch Out For

With just a couple of hours left before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley steps up in Parliament to lay down the future course for India's economy, expectations and apprehensions are high. Jul 10, 2014
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BJP and Congress react to reports of Rahul sleeping in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, July 09 (ANI): BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday reacted to reports of Rahul Gandhi sleeping in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on inflation. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that Congress was sleeping during the last 10 years of inflation and even today when Congress wanted a discussion over inflation party's vice president Rahul Gandhi was sleeping. Meanwhile Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said that it is low level journalism if such issues come to discussion. Jul 9, 2014
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TMC, AAP protest against BJP over alleged Parliament scuffle

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): The Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party protested on Wednesday against the Bharatiya Janata Party over the alleged scuffle that took place in Parliament on Tuesday. TMC MPs claimed that some BJP MPs threatened to beat them up in the Lok Sabha and that a BJP MP was drunk in Parliament. After the Rail Budget was announced, TMC MPs trooped to the well of the House, protesting against the Budget. Some BJP MP_s followed them to the well accusing the TMC of disrupting proceedings. There was a heated exchange of words and members from the two sides nearly came to blows. Jul 9, 2014