Live Updates: MPs unite against US hate crime; Govt to issue statement next wk

1:30 p.m: We are brining our live blog to a close. Thanks for tuning in.1:20 p.m Several Opposition leaders including Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and CPI-M's Mohd Saleem have questioned the Centre over its silence on the killing of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Kansas in the US.12:50 pm Focus now shifts to Tamil Nadu fishermen. AIADMK MP Venugopal raises the shooting incident off the Tamil Nadu coast involving the Sri Lankan navy in which a fisherman was killed. Indian fishermen urgently need government's attention says Shashi Tharoor on Tamil Nadu fishermen.12:40 pm CPI-M’s Mohd Saleem joins the chorus, urges the government to raise Kansas shooting with the US administration12:30 pm Members of Parliament have voiced opposition over the lack of statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Kansas. They were united in strongly condemning the hate crime.
Mallikarjun Kharge has questions Modi's silence on the hate crime. He has urged the Prime Minister to make a statement in Lok Sabha.

Also, TMC’s Saugata Roy asked why Modi hasn’t spoken about the incident. PM Modi himself is “foreign minister”, why can’t he speak? he asked.Rajnath Singh has assured the house of a statement on behalf of the government to be given in the Parliament next week

12:20 p.m Till now 6 arrests have been made. The security agencies have managed to avert major tragedy, Rajnath Singh told Lok Sabha12:15 p.m Continuing with the Home Minister's hard line on acts of terror — Rajnath Singh has acknowledged the efforts of Uttar Pradesh's anti-terrorism squad for taking down suspected terrorist Saifullah.12:05 p.m Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan lauded Indian Space Research Organisation for the record-setting satellite launch last month. ISRO had last month launched 104 satellites from 7 different countries into orbit, beating its previous personal best of 20 satellites in one go.READ THIS: ISRO launches record 104 satellites: How much could it earn?11:50 a.m The rates under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime are unlikely to be out before April-end as the government wants to avoid any tax evasion attempt by companies, writes Moneycontrol's Saraswathy. Read more.11:35 a.m Rajnath Singh says incidents regarding Indians in the US taken very seriously; statement on behalf of GoI to be given in the Parliament next week.11:25 a.m Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the government has taken Kansas shooting incident very seriously and will issue the statement in house next week.11:15 a.m Maternity Benefits Bill will be on the agenda. Sloganeering on right now at Lok Sabha. Also on the to-do list of the government is the Finance Bill and announcement on 7th Pay Commission.11:10 a.m: The Budget session resumes with Rajnath Singh speaking. Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.11:05 a.m Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge said Congress will support GST, but will wait for a debate to put forth their ideas. 11:00 a.m Home Minister Rajnath Singh expected to speak on Lucknow terror attack.10:56 a.m 20 new bills on agenda; PM Modi hopeful of GST breakthrough.10:55 a.m Speaking ahead of the start of second half of Budget Session on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi said he is hopeful that a breakthrough will be achieved in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill. After a month-long recess, Parliament will be reconvening soon.

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