Om Birla
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TMC to back no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, showdown likely in Parliament
India | Mar 07, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTThe Trinamool Congress has announced support for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of the second phase of the Budget Session. Congress MPs have accused the Speaker of partisan conduct, blocking opposition leaders from speaking and unfairly suspending MPs.
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Budget Session Phase 2: Resolution seeking LS Speaker Om Birla's removal to be moved by Congress MPs
India | Mar 06, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe resolution argues that the Speaker’s conduct shows a lack of neutrality, which is necessary for maintaining the confidence of all members of the House. The MPs stated that his actions suggest he has failed to maintain the impartial approach required for the post.
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India weighs resumption of visa services amid improving ties with Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman
India | Feb 20, 2026, 08:25 AM ISTIndia has extended a formal invitation to Bangladesh’s newly appointed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit New Delhi, signalling a willingness to strengthen bilateral ties under the new leadership.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to attend Tarique Rahman's swearing in ceremony in Bangladesh
India | Feb 15, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will attend Bangladesh Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman's swearing in ceremony in Dhaka on February 17. This comes after Bangladesh invited PM Modi for the ceremony.
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Aaj Ki Baat: New video of the uproar by women Congress MPs, what was revealed?
Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 11, 2026, 02:39 AM ISTCongress filed a notice of no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker. However, this issue also fractured the opposition's unity. The Indy Alliance disintegrated. A total of 118 opposition MPs signed the Congress no-confidence motion.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 10, 2026
India | Feb 10, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTOpposition parties has submitted a notice for moving a resolution to remove Om Birla from the office of Lok Sabha speaker. They alleged that he had acted in a "blatantly partisan" manner in conducting the business of the House.
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Speed News: Congress moves no-confidence against Speaker Om Birla; TMC opts out
Originals | Feb 10, 2026, 07:52 PM ISTCongress moves no-confidence against Speaker Om Birla; TMC opts out. Stampede at Gwalior temple event kills one, injures six. Publisher denies circulation of Naravane memoir after FIR. Himanta Sarma files ₹500-crore defamation suit over land claims. Get all the updates on Speed News.
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Om Birla to step away as Lok Sabha Speaker amid Opposition notice for his removal: Sources
India | Feb 10, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend House proceedings until a decision is made on the Opposition's notice seeking his removal. He has also directed the Secretary General to examine the notice and take suitable action.
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Lok Sabha descends into chaos over allowing Rahul Gandhi to speak; House adjourned till Tuesday
India | Feb 09, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTRaising the issue amid the din, Gandhi questioned whether he would be allowed to speak, maintaining that the Speaker had earlier assured him. Replying to him, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the speaker tried to resolve the deadlock.
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Opposition likely to bring no confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Sources
India | Feb 09, 2026, 12:16 PM ISTThe Budget Session has seen disruptions in recent days, with Opposition parties pressing for debates on various matters, including the recent India-US trade deal.
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Told PM Modi to skip Lok Sabha as Congress MPs surrounded his chair: Speaker Om Birla
India | Feb 05, 2026, 04:04 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla dropped a bombshell before adjourning the House today, "The nation witnessed yesterday's chaos- MPs swarming PM Modi's chair. I learned a serious incident was brewing. To stop it, I personally told Prime Minister Modi 'Don't enter the House.'"
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Parliament: Om Birla, Lok Sabha speaker, meets party leaders on conclusion of Winter Session | Video
India | Dec 19, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTParliament Winter Session 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met party leaders and MPs in his Parliament House chamber to formally end the Winter Session. Just before, he adjourned the House sine die after 'Vande Mataram' echoed through, with PM Narendra Modi, back from a three-nation tour, present.
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Parliament deadlock Day 2: Speaker Om Birla summons floor leaders amid logjam over SIR debate
India | Dec 02, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTAccording to sources, the government wants the House to first take up a discussion on Vande Mataram, as this issue had already been scheduled for debate in the earlier meeting of the Business Advisory Committee. The government has indicated that discussions on other matters can be held afterwards.
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LS Speaker Om Birla, CJI Gavai call for removal of hurdles to ensure swift justice, dignity for all
India | Sep 04, 2025, 01:50 PM ISTWhile addressing the LM Singhvi Memorial Lecture in the presence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla acknowledged that numerous obstacles within the legal and administrative systems continue to delay justice.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot wheels to adorn Parliament premises; LS speaker Om Birla approves
India | Aug 30, 2025, 07:12 PM ISTAfter the annual Rath Yatra, the three chariots of the deities are dismantled every year. New wood is used in the construction of chariots every year, except for some prominent parts, according to Nandighosh chariot chief carpenter Bijay Mohapatra.
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Lok Sabha to run smoothly from Monday as Speaker Birla urges parties to end repeated disruptions
India | Jul 25, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTDuring the meeting, Speaker Om Birla is said to have told the protesting members to allow the Question Hour to continue. He also stressed that even when there are disagreements, those should be expressed within the democratic traditions.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Rebukes Venugopal as Uproar Halts Session
News | Jul 24, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla strongly rebuked Congress MP K.C. Venugopal for his role in disrupting proceedings. The Monsoon Session was adjourned amid chaos and heated protests by opposition members.
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Om Birla Fumes Over Opposition, Urges MPs 'Not To Show Street-Like Behaviour' In Parliament
Originals | Jul 23, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the session till noon after Opposition MPs 'street-like behaviour' in the House.
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Lok Sabha to apply 'guillotine' to pass Budget 2025: What does it mean in parliamentary procedure?
India | Mar 21, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTA 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 | Feb 25, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTThe 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.