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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition parties, particularly the Congress, for the defeat of the women's reservation bill, accusing them of 'female foeticide' and 'petty politics.' Opposition leaders, in turn, slammed Modi's address, calling it 'partisan' and a 'decoy.'
Speaker Om Birla has asked the Centre to form groups and brief Members of Parliament on the crop insurance scheme, which provides affordable coverage against losses from natural calamities and other risks.
The Lok Sabha rejected by voice vote, on March 11, a resolution under Article 94(C) of the Constitution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from office, but only after a hostile debate on…
Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange as Rahul Gandhi's speech on the energy crisis was cut short by Speaker Om Birla.
After a resolution seeking removal of Speaker Om Birla from office was defeated in the Lok Sabha, the BJP hit out at the Opposition, saying the “conspiracy” of the Congress and its allies to lower…
During the debate on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on BJP's Kiren Rijiju
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied allegations concerning his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) participation and Nigerian Law School attendance. The post Deputy Speaker dismisses allegations on NYSC, Law School Records appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed the Privileges Committee, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad, to address breach of privilege complaints among lawmakers.
Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed friendship groups with 64 countries, with many of these groups to be led by Opposition MPs.
Officials added that more such groups were being planned.
The Indian Congress party has criticized Speaker Om Birla's visit to Dhaka, suggesting it was a "gift" to silence the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
India's Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be debated and voted on, amidst opposition challenges.
Indian Parliament Speaker Om Birla explained that parliamentary discussions often extend late into the night because all members are given the opportunity to express their opinions, even when views differ. He highlighted the importance of ensuring every voice is heard in the legislative process.
During the Parliament Budget Session, the Lok Sabha is continuing its discussion on the Demands for Grants for the Union Railways Ministry, while the Rajya Sabha is discussing the Appropriation Bill 2026. This follows concerns expressed by Om Birla over the display of placards and banners in Parliament.
Speaker Om Birla has called upon floor leaders to ensure that the dignity and decorum of the House are maintained.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Om Birla as an 'excellent Speaker' of the Lok Sabha, praising his impartiality and leadership ahead of a no-confidence motion.
Major news headlines include the Centre invoking the Essential Commodities Act to prioritize natural gas allocation and the Lok Sabha defeating a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla by voice vote after a two-day debate.
On Friday, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, sending Kosovo to its third general election in over a year.
The committee is probing the allegations against high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence in Delhi last year
Amid strained ties with the opposition parties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries.
Om Birla has initiated the formation of global 'Friendship Groups' involving various leaders, including Shashi Tharoor and Asaduddin Owaisi, to foster international parliamentary relations.
India's Lok Sabha is expected to consider a notice from the opposition against Speaker Om Birla on March 9. This development signals growing political tensions within the parliament.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla questioned the absence of a minister during Question Hour, stressing its importance over other meetings, and urged MPs to refrain from chatting during obituary references.
The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday, sources said, citing a decision taken at a meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla.
Individuals with dynastic and feudal mindset seek to confine even democratic institutions within their own limited spheres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and also emphasised that “there exists a clear distinction between disagreement and disrespect.”
Birla said he was grateful to the members of the House for the faith reposed in him during debate and thanked all those who spoke in favour of him as well as against him
The Congress party views the notice for the removal of Speaker Om Birla as a strong message against the undermining of the opposition under BJP rule, buoyed by TMC's support for a no-confidence motion.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that development and environment should not be viewed as opposing forces, advocating for a balanced approach.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has re-constituted a three-member committee to investigate the corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, the judge of the Allahabad High Court, at whose home piles of burnt cash was found.
The Friendship Groups include various Opposition members, including those suspended from the Lok Sabha in the recent Budget session
Bangladesh is undergoing a significant political transformation as the era dominated by Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia, known as the 'battle of begums,' comes to an end, with Tarique Rahman emerging as a new leader.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Indian officials will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman, following his party's landslide victory.