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Parliament LIVE Updates: Opposition parties protest over Delhi riots, sessions adjourned till Tuesday

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 2pm after the entire opposition protested over the issue of communal riots in Delhi in the last week.

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As the second leg of the budget session began today, proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until Tuesday after the entire opposition protested over the issue of communal riots in Delhi which took place last week.

4:30 pm: The Lok Sabha stands adjourned till 11 am tomorrow. Speaker Om Birla says, “I am very upset at what happened in House. In such circumstances, I cannot conduct the House. The House is adjourned till tomorrow. Both sides are blaming each other.”

3:05 pm: Lok Sabha is adjourned till 4pm today after resuming proceedings briefly.

2:40 pm: Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as ruckus continued over discussion on recent Delhi riots.

2:30 pm: “I strongly condemn the manner in which the opposition is behaving. There should be peace and normalcy in the House,” said BJP MP Prahlad Joshi.

2:20 pm: Speaker Om Birla has refused to allocate time for discussing the Delhi riots, which ravaged Northeast Delhi last week, in the Lok Sabha.

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2:00 pm: The Budget session in the Lok Sabha resumes with a ruckus as Opposition parties demand Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation.

1:00 pm: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan to introduce The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha today.

12:45 pm: While members shouted slogans such as ‘Delhi is Burning’, three TMC members sported black bands on their eyes. Naidu ordered them to remove them as sporting badges is not allowed inside the House.

12:15 pm: “My MLA made comments and we reprimanded him. What has this government done to its leaders. In 2002, the government kept quiet. Ehsaan Jafri was not given any help. We saw something similar with what happened to Naresh Gujral when he called the police,” added Asaduddin Owaisi.

12:00 pm: “This was not a riot. This was a genocide, allowed by the Delhi Police. The government kept silent. All that the PM did was to tweet on this. Why can’t the PM speak on Delhi violence? He knows that a former BJP MP was the one who incited the violence. We all know what Anurag Thakur said,” AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said.

11:45 am: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, said, ‘We want Home Minister Amit Shah to resign. We also want Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk on the Delhi violence. He needs to clarify the government’s stand on the situation.”

11:30 am: At the Rajya Sabha, Venkaiya Naidu says notices for discussion on Delhi violence to be taken up after the situation normalises. Ghulam Nabi Azad tells the Chairman to take up the matter at the earliest, but Naidu refuses. Naidu adjourns Rajya Sabha till 2 pm.

11:20 am: Congress MPs, including  Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, protest in front of Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises, over Delhi violence, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

11:15 am: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm after an obituary reference to Baidyanath Prasad Mahto, JD(U) MP from Valmiki Nagar, Bihar who passed away on February 28.

11:04 am: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives for Budget session.

11:02 am: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the Parliament.

10:50 am: Aam Aadmi Party MPs protest in front of Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises, over violence in Delhi.

10:35 am: Trinamool Congress leaders hold a blindfolded protest near Gandhi statue at the Parliament over recent incidents of Delhi riots:

10:00 am: The Opposition parties separately sent 23 notices in Lok Sabha in connection with the deadly Delhi riots. Congress, Shiv Sena, Trinamool Congress, AIMIM and DMK are among the parties to have sent notices in the Lower House of Parliament.

9:40 am: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ is set to move the Bill to establish and incorporate Universities for teaching and research in Sanskrit, for consideration.

9:30 am: The opposition parties are set to strongly demand Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation over alleged police lapses and raise the issue of communal riots in Delhi.

9:10 am: The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament will begin today and expectations of a ruckus over Delhi riots is high.

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Is stock market open on Maha Shivratri 2025? Here’s what investors need to know

The Indian stock market will be closed on February 26, 2025, for Maha Shivratri. Find out trading holiday details and bank closures across states.

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Maha Shivratri

Indian stock markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain closed on February 26, 2025 (Wednesday), in observance of Maha Shivratri. This marks the first trading holiday of the year, as per the NSE holiday calendar. Trading in equities, derivatives, and commodity markets will be paused for the day.

Maha Shivratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. It falls on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which typically occurs in late February or early March. On this sacred occasion, devotees observe fasts, perform special puja rituals, and visit temples to seek divine blessings.

The NSE and BSE will remain closed for a total of 14 trading holidays in 2025. Investors and traders are advised to check the official NSE holiday calendar to plan their trades accordingly.

Alongside the stock market, banks in several states will also remain shut on February 26, 2025, for Maha Shivratri. Some of the affected states include:

Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and others.

However, online banking services and ATMs will remain operational for customer transactions across the country. Bank holiday schedules may vary by state, so customers should refer to their local bank or the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official website for precise information.

Additionally, banks in Sikkim will be closed on February 28, 2025, in observance of Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist lunar new year.

Key takeaway for investors and customers

  • Stock markets will be closed on February 26, 2025, marking the first trading holiday of the year.
  • Bank holidays vary by state, and customers should check with their respective banks.
  • Online banking and ATMs will function as usual.

Investors are encouraged to stay updated on holiday schedules to plan their market activities and banking transactions efficiently.

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Govinda’s marriage in trouble: Rumours say couple have separated after 37 years

Actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja are rumored to be heading for a divorce after 37 years of marriage. Reports claim they have been living separately due to lifestyle differences.

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Govinda and Sunita Ahuja amid divorce rumors

Bollywood veteran Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja are making headlines amid rumors of their separation after 37 years of marriage. According to multiple media reports, the couple has been living apart for some time, but no official confirmation has come from either side.

Living separately for a while?

As per reports, Govinda and Sunita have been staying in different houses due to lifestyle differences. In an interview, Sunita Ahuja mentioned that while she resides in their apartment with their children, Govinda prefers staying in his bungalow due to his late meetings and social gatherings.

“We have two houses—a bungalow opposite our apartment. I stay in the flat with my kids, while Govinda often stays in the bungalow as he loves socializing. I feel talking too much drains energy, so we don’t talk a lot,” she shared.

Alleged affairs and personal differences

Speculation suggests that Govinda’s rumored closeness with a Marathi actress may have contributed to their troubled marriage. However, there has been no direct comment on this from either of them.

Meanwhile, sources claim that Sunita had sent a legal separation notice months ago, but no further legal action has been taken.

Govinda’s team responds

When contacted, Govinda’s manager, Shashi Sinha, acknowledged tensions between the couple but downplayed the divorce rumors. He attributed their issues to certain family statements and assured that they are working on resolving the matter.

“There have been conflicts due to statements made by certain family members, but there’s nothing more to it. Govinda is focusing on his new film, and that’s why artists have been visiting his office,” Sinha clarified.

Sunita’s candid remarks on their marriage

In a lighthearted comment about her marriage, Sunita Ahuja once quipped, “I have told him that in my next life, he should not be my husband. He never goes on holidays! I want to go out and enjoy simple things like eating pani-puri on the streets, but he has always been too focused on work.”

Govinda and Sunita tied the knot in March 1987 but kept their marriage a secret until after the birth of their daughter, Tina, in 1988. They later had a son, Yashvardhan, in 1997.

As rumors continue to swirl, fans eagerly await an official statement from the couple regarding the state of their marriage.

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1984 riots case: Former Congress MP gets life sentence

A Delhi court has sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The court rejected the prosecution’s plea for the death penalty.

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Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 riots case

In a landmark decision, a Delhi court sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his involvement in a murder case linked to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The court rejected the prosecution’s plea for the death penalty.

Verdict in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Special judge Kaveri Baweja announced the ruling, convicting Kumar for the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh, who were allegedly killed by a violent mob on November 1, 1984. The prosecution, along with Jaswant’s wife—the complainant in the case—had sought the death sentence for Kumar.

However, while the court acknowledged the gravity of the crime, it decided on life imprisonment, adhering to the Supreme Court’s guidance on evaluating psychiatric and psychological reports before awarding capital punishment. Earlier this month, on February 12, Kumar was convicted of the charges, and a psychiatric evaluation report from Tihar Central Jail was sought.

Legal proceedings and case details

The case was initially registered at the Punjabi Bagh Police Station, but a special investigation team (SIT) later took over the probe. According to the prosecution, a large mob armed with deadly weapons carried out widespread looting, arson, and destruction of Sikh-owned properties in the aftermath of the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The rioters stormed Jaswant Singh’s house, killed him and his son, looted valuables, and set their residence on fire.

Sajjan Kumar remains in Tihar Jail

Currently incarcerated at Tihar Jail, Kumar has been serving a sentence in another case related to the 1984 riots. This latest conviction adds to the legal challenges the former Congress leader faces, as courts continue to deliver verdicts on riot-related cases decades after the violence shook the nation.

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