No foreign govt. has supported the farmer’s agitation ! – Central govt. in Lok Sabha
The central government has informed the Lok Sabha that ’no foreign government has supported the farmer’s agitation against the farm laws.
Deadly fungus could cause a pandemic more fatal than COVID-19, scientists warn
While the world struggles to contain the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, scientists are warning of another one which is likely to come from a yeast-like fungus.
International pop star Rihanna supports farmers’ protest
International pop star Rihanna tweeted her support to the ongoing farmers’ protest at the Delhi borders. She tweet, “why aren’t we talking about this” alongside a link to a CNN news article headlined, “India cuts internet around New Delhi as protesting farmers clash with police.”
Rajya Sabha ruckus : 3 AAP MPs handed 1 day suspension
Aam Aadmi Party MPs Sanjay Singh, Susheel Gupta and N.D. Gupta have been suspended for causing disruption in the Rajya Sabha over the farmers protest issue. These MPs stormed into the well of the House causing disruption to the proceedings.
Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress workers clash in Jalalabad (Punjab)
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s car was damaged and four persons were injured on Tuesday in a clash between Congress and Akali workers during filing of nomination papers for Jalalabad municipal polls in Fazilka district, officials said. Badal, however, escaped unhurt in the violence, they said.
Concerned about China’s attempts to intimidate its neighbours! – America
“We are closely monitoring the situation. We note the ongoing talks between the governments of India and China and continue to support a direct dialogue and a peaceful resolution to border disputes”, Emily J Horne, spokesperson, National Security Council (NSC) of the White House told journalists here.
‘Petrol is expensive in Lord Ram’s country, whereas cheaper in Sita’s and Ravana’s kingdoms’- Dr. Subramanian Swamy
Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Dr. Subramaniam Swamy tweeted that in Lord Ram’s India petrol is priced at Rs. 93 per litre whereas in Sita’s Nepal it is Rs. 53 per litre and in Ravana’s Sri Lanka it is Rs. 51 per litre.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over farm bills
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 3rd February amid uproar over a discussion on farm laws.
Union budget presented in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on 1st February. Disappointment loomed large over common people as the budget lacked any kind of new exemption on the expected income tax, but people over the age of 75 have been exempted from ‘IT returns’.
Myanmar military coup!
Myanmar’s President Win Myint, senior leaders of the ruling party and democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi have been detained in a military coup on 1st February.