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CBI files case against ex-Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for 'trying to frame BJP leaders'
Maharashtra | Sep 04, 2024, 06:34 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 29, 2024, 11:56 AM ISTMunshi, 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 | Jul 03, 2024, 10:19 PM ISTLok 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 | Jul 02, 2024, 02:52 PM ISTBesides 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 | Jun 26, 2024, 02:24 PM 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 | Jun 26, 2024, 08:22 PM ISTLok 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 | Jun 25, 2024, 05:24 PM ISTBJP'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 | Jun 20, 2024, 04:10 PM IST63-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 | Jun 14, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTIn 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 | Jun 14, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTThe 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.
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Lok Sabha Speaker election to be held on June 26, candidates can be proposed till June 25
India | Jun 13, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTThe BJP -- which emerged as the single largest party in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 with 240 seats -- fell short of achieving the full majority on its own. In such a scenario, it will be interesting to see who will be the Lok Sabha Speaker. Will it be from the saffron party or its allies?
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Who will be Lok Sabha Speaker as Modi 3.0 takes charge? Suspense continues
India | Jun 11, 2024, 03:38 PM ISTThe BJP -- which emerged as the single largest party in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 with 240 seats -- fell short of achieving the full majority on its own. In such a scenario, it will be interesting to see who will be the Lok Sabha Speaker. Will it be from the saffron party or its allies?
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Pakistan: PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq elected National Assembly Speaker, Ghulam Mustafa Shah Deputy Speaker
World | Mar 01, 2024, 07:13 PM ISTAyaz Sadiq won 199 out of the 291 votes in the election held today in the National Assembly, beating his PTI-backed rival Amir Dogar, who won only 91 votes. PML-N has formed a coalition with Bilawal Bhutto-led PPP and four smaller parties to keep Imran Khan's PTI out of power.
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Himachal political crisis: Six Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP disqualified from assembly
India | Feb 29, 2024, 12:02 PM ISTWith the disqualification of 6 Congress MLAs from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the strength of the Sukhu government reduced to 34 from 40. However, his government is safe with a thin majority in the House.
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NCP split: Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar to pronounce verdict on disqualification plea today
Maharashtra | Feb 15, 2024, 08:54 AM ISTThe NCP split in July last year after Ajit Pawar and eight MLAs joined the NDA government led by Eknath Shinde against the wishes of his uncle and party founder Sharad Pawar.
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Bihar: RJD's Awadh Bihari Choudhary removed as Assembly Speaker by 125-112 votes
Bihar | Feb 12, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTSenior BJP leaders Tarkishor Prasad, who was a Deputy CM till 2022, and former state unit chief Nand Kishor Yadav are said to be in the race for the new Speaker's post. Choudhary was removed from Speaker's post after 125 members voted in favour of the motion while 112 voted against it.
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Sena vs Sena: SC weighs senior advocate Kapil Sibal's plea, considers listing Thackeray faction's ap
India | Feb 05, 2024, 12:24 PM ISTA bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud said that it will list the case.
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Bihar: No-confidence motion notice against Assembly Speaker in new NDA govt’s first blow to RJD
Bihar | Jan 29, 2024, 08:51 AM ISTIn a major action against the RJD by the new NDA government in Bihar, BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav has given a notice of no-confidence motion against the Speaker of the state Assembly Awadh Bihari Chaudhary.
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Vijay Kumar Sinha becomes Bihar's new Deputy CM: A journey from aggressive Speaker to LoP
Bihar | Jan 28, 2024, 06:50 PM ISTBihar: Vijay Kumar Sinha, a Bhumihar leader and former Speaker, rises through the ranks to become Bihar's new Deputy CM in the NDA-aligned government. His journey includes a tenure as Leader of the Opposition, marked by resilience as Speaker, and controversies with CM Nitish Kumar.
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JBL launches PartyBox Ultimate with Dolby Atmos immersive audio | Details
Technology | Jan 18, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTThe speaker comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, offering high-definition music streaming and portability. It comes with Wi-Fi connectivity that ensures uninterrupted music playback even during phone notifications, providing a seamless entertainment experience.