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  Bihar Assembly's first session begins; pro-tem Speaker Narendra Narayan administers oath

  Bihar | December 01, 2025 12:35 IST

  The Winter Session has been convened primarily to complete procedures required after the formation of a new government. The House will begin with oath-taking, followed by a joint sitting of both Houses.

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  Samsung launches 2025 Soundbar range in India starting at Rs 14990 with AI features and more

  Technology | August 07, 2025 17:34 IST

  Samsung has launched its 2025 soundbar lineup in India, starting at Rs 14,990 and available across Samsung.com, offline stores, and e-commerce platforms. The range includes AI-powered features like real-time sound optimisation, wireless Dolby Atmos, and smart home compatibility.

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  XSCACE Bonsai Speakers: The ultra-compact audio marvel you didn't know you needed!

  May 15, 2025 11:15 IST

  Xscace Bonsai is a luxury speakers that vanish into your decor but flood your room with premium sound. It is smaller than a 15 cm scale, and it indeed is pure audio bliss. Here is our hands-on review to let you know its uniqueness.

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  Rajasthan assembly erupts in chaos: Speaker Devnani accuses Congress of misconduct, gets emotional

  Rajasthan | February 25, 2025 17:39 IST

  The controversy, sparked by remarks on Indira Gandhi, escalated tensions, with protests and suspensions, deepening the political divide between Congress and the state government.

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  Vijender Gupta, senior BJP MLA, elected as Delhi Assembly Speaker through voice vote

  Delhi | February 24, 2025 14:29 IST

  The BJP, in its Legislative Party meeting, had chosen Vijender Gupta as the Speaker candidate. After the oaths of the MLA-elects were completed, the election for the Speaker took place and Gupta got a comfortable win as BJP holds a majority in the House.

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  Delhi LG Saxena invites BJP's CM-designate Rekha Gupta to form govt, oath-taking ceremony today

  Delhi | February 20, 2025 0:00 IST

  Delhi CM announcement: In the recently concluded Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP ended a decade-old AAP regime by winning the national capital after a 27-year gap. The BJP won 48 seats, while the AAP won 22 seats.

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  Mike Johnson, Republican Congressman, re-elected as Speaker of US House with narrow victory

  World | January 04, 2025 7:48 IST

  Mike Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the US House with a narrow victory, securing 218 votes against Hakeem Jeffries' 215, amid ongoing partisan tensions.

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  Parliament Winter Session: Both Houses adjourned for the day amid protest by Opposition

  India | December 09, 2024 16:50 IST

  Parliament Winter Session 2024: The eleventh day of the winter session saw opposition MPs including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi held a protest over the Adani matter, at the Parliament premises.

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  Harvinder Kalyan elected Speaker of Chandigarh Assembly: Know all about him

  India | October 25, 2024 14:05 IST

  Harvinder Kalyan has been elected as Speaker of the Chandigarh Assembly, receiving full support from all members. Backed by Chief Minister Nayab Saini, Kalyan’s election proceeded smoothly with unanimous approval, reflecting his respected leadership within the assembly.

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  Smartphone speaker not working properly? 5 simple way to fix the problem

  Technology | September 16, 2024 16:59 IST

  Here are a set of steps to follow and help you solve your smartphone’s sound issues. If the problem persists, it may be time to consult a repair technician.

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  CBI files case against ex-Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for 'trying to frame BJP leaders'

  Maharashtra | September 04, 2024 18:34 IST

  The investigation was prompted by the submission of pen drives containing audio and video evidence to the Maharashtra Speaker by then-Opposition Leader Devendra Fadnavis.

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  Bangladesh crackdown continues: Sharmin, who was Speaker until Hasina govt collapsed, arrested

  World | August 29, 2024 11:56 IST

  Munshi, 74, was detained by the Rapid Action Battalion in Gulshan, Dhaka, on Wednesday night in connection with a murder case filed in Rangpur, according to the Dhaka Tribune.

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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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  Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker over portions of his speech being expunged, says 'It goes against...'

  India | July 02, 2024 14:52 IST

  Besides Modi, who intervened twice, at least five cabinet ministers interjected during Gandhi's speech that lasted for about an hour and 40 minutes, with Home Minister Amit Shah demanding an apology from him.

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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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  Lok Sabha: House adjourns amid Opposition's sloganeering as Speaker condemns 1975 Emergency

  India | June 26, 2024 20:22 IST

  Lok Sabha Session: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath today congratulated Om Birla for becoming Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time and said the house would achieve new heights under his leadership. Birla was the three-time MP from Kota in Rajasthan and NDA nominee.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker election: Rift in INDIA bloc as TMC says not consulted on K Suresh's candidature

  India | June 25, 2024 17:24 IST

  BJP's Om Birla will fight it out with Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post after efforts to reach a consensus between the government and the opposition failed.

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  BJP's Surama Padhy elected unopposed as second woman Speaker of Odisha Assembly

  India | June 20, 2024 16:10 IST

  63-year-old Padhy this time won the election from Ranpur Assembly segment. She defeated Satyanarayan Pradhan of Biju Janata Dal by a margin of around 15,544 votes. In 2004, Padhy was elected from Ranpur and served as the Cooperation Minister in the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD-BJP alliance govt.

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  Former Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand disqualified from membership of assembly

  Delhi | June 14, 2024 18:13 IST

  In April this year, Anand has resigned from the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet and has also from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He cited allegations of corruption within the party as the reason for his decision to step down.

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  JDU clears stand on Lok Sabha Speaker's post ahead of election on June 26, says 'Will support...'

  India | June 14, 2024 14:21 IST

  The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26 for which notices for motions supporting candidates can be submitted by members by 12 noon a day prior, the Lok Sabha secretariat said.