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  Lok Sabha to apply 'guillotine' to pass Budget 2025: What does it mean in parliamentary procedure?

  India | March 21, 2025 11:57 IST

  A guillotine is a parliamentary tactic used to expedite the passage of a bill without allowing further discussion. It is usually employed when the government wants to pass a bill quickly, but the opposition is delaying its progress.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes committee to review MPs' leave requests amid Amritpal Singh case

  India | February 25, 2025 19:53 IST

  The 15-member committee was constituted as the Punjab and Haryana High Court is hearing a petition filed by Lok Sabha member Amritpal Singh, who is detained in Dibrugarh jail. He has bee seeking permission to attend the Parliament session.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes 31-member Select Committee to examine New Income Tax Bill | Full list

  India | February 15, 2025 6:44 IST

  New Income Tax Bill: On February 14, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha and urged Speaker Om Birla to refer it to a select committee of the House.

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  Lok Sabha expands translation services, six new languages added for better inclusivity | Check here

  India | February 11, 2025 16:31 IST

  With the introduction of six new languages, the translation services are now available in 16 languages in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran objected to the Lok Sabha Speaker's announcement.

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  JPC members write to Speaker Om Birla over Waqf Amendment Bill proceedings, demand transparency

  India | January 24, 2025 19:44 IST

  In their letter, the members have also requested the postponement of the committee’s 27th meeting. They emphasized the need for adequate time for Opposition members to present their pleas and claims, as per the established rules and procedures of Parliament.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker bars MPs, political parties from holding demonstrations at Parliament gates

  India | December 19, 2024 22:49 IST

  Earlier today, a clash between opposition MPs and BJP members inside the Parliament House over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar on Thursday turned into a pitched battle, leaving BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured.

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  BJP MPs write to Om Birla seeking suspension of TMC's Kalyan Banerjee from Lok Sabha

  India | October 23, 2024 19:59 IST

  TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass water bottle and threw it away during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay at the meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf Bill.

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  Amit Shah slams Akhilesh Yadav over SP chief's remark on powers of Lok Sabha Speaker | WATCH

  India | August 08, 2024 15:12 IST

  Home Minister Amit Shah objected to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks when he claimed that the power of the Lok Sabha Speaker is being curtailed by the government during a discussion on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha.

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  Delhi HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Speaker Om Birla's daughter

  India | July 23, 2024 18:57 IST

  The Delhi High Court has instructed social media platforms X and Google to remove defamatory posts against IRPS officer Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, following a petition filed to address online harassment and reputation damage.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amends rules, bars MPs from raising slogans during oath

  India | July 03, 2024 22:19 IST

  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended the rules days after the oath-taking of MP-elects in the Lok Sabha where slogans were hurled even after the Speaker directed not to do so.

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  Fact Check: Did Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter make backdoor entry into IAS? Know truth

  Fact Check | July 01, 2024 21:22 IST

  It was claimed that Lok Sabha Speaker's daughter Anjali did not take the UPSC exam to become IAS officer and reached the position because of her father. India TV conducted a fact check of the viral claim.

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  'Reform, transform and perform has worked': President highlights govt's achievements in Parliament

  Business | June 27, 2024 11:49 IST

  President Murmu expressed confidence in her government's decade-long track record, reinforced by a third consecutive term mandate. Her speech outlines ambitious economic and social policies, setting the agenda for future parliamentary sessions focused on advancing national development goals.

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  Kashmir elections sent strong message to disruptive forces: President Murmu in Parliament | WATCH

  India | June 27, 2024 12:38 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu delivered her first presidential address to the joint session of Parliament after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The session also marked the beginning of the 18th Lok Sabha and the re-election of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker.

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  Muqabla: Mamata and Congress shown there division in 18th Lok sabha speaker election

  News | June 26, 2024 19:48 IST

  Mamata Banerjee and Congress did not contest the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal in alliance as they had differences over seat sharing. However, both the parties remain allies at the national level under the umbrella of India Bloc.

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  Speaker Om Birla's Emergency remarks trigger protests in Lok Sabha, draw PM Modi's praise

  India | June 26, 2024 14:24 IST

  "As we enter the 50th year of the Emergency, this 18th Lok Sabha reiterates its commitment to uphold, protect and preserve the Constitution built by Baba Saheb Ambedkar," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said hours after assuming the chair in the Lower House.

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  PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi shake hands, welcome Om Birla as new Lok Sabha Speaker | WATCH

  India | June 26, 2024 12:02 IST

  In a moment of unity, PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi shook hands at Parliament today, welcoming Om Birla as the new Lok Sabha Speaker, underscoring bipartisan support. Rahul Gandhi, set to be Leader of the Opposition, continues a family legacy.

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  PM Modi's Speech In Lok Sabha: PM Modi congratulates Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

  News | June 26, 2024 12:22 IST

  PM Modi's Speech In Lok Sabha: PM Modi congratulates Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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  Rahul Gandhi urges newly-elected Speaker Om Birla to be impartial, says, 'Oppn would assist you'

  India | June 26, 2024 12:12 IST

  In a symbolic gesture of parliamentary unity, LoP Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands at the Parliament House while welcoming Om Birla after he was re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker.

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  7 MPs fail to take oath: Who are they and how does it impact Lok Sabha Speaker election?

  India | June 26, 2024 11:07 IST

  Om Birla, the Lok Sabha speaker of 17th Lok Sabha, was again picked by the ruling BJP-led NDA for the Lok Sabha Speaker election, while I.N.D.I.A bloc fielded Congress MP K Suresh.

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  Om Birla Vs K Suresh: NDA-INDIA stalwarts to face off 'historic' Lok Sabha Speaker election shortly

  India | June 26, 2024 10:30 IST

  The Lok Sabha will witness a rare election for the post of Speaker, as the Opposition, revitalised, contests the NDA nominee. The government, holding a slight advantage, is mobilizing to secure enough votes for a confident victory.