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President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, announcing the shakeup in a social media post amid criticism over her handling of specific cases and failure to prosecute his foes.

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between Mallikarjun Kharge and Kiren Rijiju regarding the Prime Minister's absence from an all-party meeting discussing the Middle East crisis.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for refusing to understand the pulse of the people

Congress leader takes swipe at Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju for quoting Jawaharlal Nehru in the Lok Sabha

Rijiju’s intervention comes amid major protest by the Opposition demanding a debate on the energy security and a discussion after EAM Jaishankar gave a suo moto statement on the West Asia situation

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the NDA will contest elections in Kerala with the aim of forming a government, asserting that the state needs a 'right government' for prosperity.
The Indian Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to consider a significant bill that could increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women, aiming to implement a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Prime Minister Modi stated that India has effectively managed the situation in the Middle East, while criticizing the opposition for allegedly seeking to spread anarchy. This led to a parliamentary spar between Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Kharge and Minister Rijiju over the demand for a discussion on the West Asia crisis.

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.

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
Prime Minister Modi defended the Union Budget's focus on productive capital expenditure and outlined India's reform priorities for the next decade. These economic discussions occur alongside political clashes between BJP and Congress and a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker.

India's Rajya Sabha experienced an uproar after Minister Kiren Rijiju hinted at a special session, leading the Opposition to accuse the government of violating the election code.

Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations, dampening hopes for de-escalation, though markets like the S&P 500 still reacted positively to initial hopes for peace talks, with oil prices falling.

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…

“I've never seen such a leader, who hugs the PM, then goes back to his seat and winks at fellow party MPs,” Rijiju said. Rahul, Modi were not present.
BJP State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil requested 'micro minority' status from Union Minister for Minority Affairs during his visit to the Church’s headquarters.
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.