Opposition's no-trust motion against Speaker defeated in Lok Sabha amid uproar
India Today
After a charged debate and protests in the House, the Lok Sabha rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by voice vote.
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected the opposition’s no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, with the resolution defeated by a voice vote amid loud sloganeering and protests in the House.
Following the vote, proceedings were adjourned for the day, with the House set to reconvene on March 12, 2026 at 11 am.
The motion had been brought by opposition parties accusing the Speaker of failing to ensure impartial functioning of the House, an allegation strongly rejected by the government during a heated debate.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the opposition while responding to the debate, describing the resolution as a deeply regrettable step in parliamentary politics.
Shah said the Speaker serves as a neutral custodian of the House, representing both the ruling side and the opposition.
“According to the established history of this House, its proceedings are conducted on the basis of mutual trust. The Speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the opposition. It is unfortunate for parliamentary politics that a resolution for the removal of the Speaker has come,” he said.
India Today's OSINT team identified at least 22 Indian-flagged vessels operating in the Gulf region, including seven LPG carriers, seven oil tankers, four container ships, two bulk carriers, one tug and one dredger.
India on Monday said it has not held bilateral talks with the United States on deploying naval vessels to secure merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The clarification came after US President Donald Trump urged countries to send warships to keep the strategic waterway open amid tensions with Iran.
After attacking his wife, Nafees attempted suicide by inflicting injuries on himself with the same scissors. Neighbours intervened after hearing the commotion and stopped him from taking his own life.
The victim, identified as Naitik Kumar, allegedly rammed his speeding Bullet motorcycle into a scooter near Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow, triggering a crash that left him dead and two others injured.
RJD MLA who skipped Bihar Rajya Sabha poll voting cites mother's illness
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march in Kolkata against the alleged LPG shortage, accusing the PM Narendra Modi-led Centre of failing to ensure adequate supply.
Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has moved the Delhi High Court over "false and malicious" reports linking her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The family, a resident of Thyagaraju Street in Punganur town, had recently repaired the engine of their two-wheeler vehicle. A local mechanic advised the family to keep the engine running overnight to "set" the newly installed parts. However, this turned out to be fatal for the family.
The Supreme Court closed criminal proceedings against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad after the Haryana government said it would not grant sanction to prosecute him over social media posts related to Operation Sindoor.
Three Congress MLAs in Bihar are reportedly out of contact as voting for five Rajya Sabha seats is underway, with the INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA locked in a tight contest for the fifth seat that could hinge on cross-voting.
Bunty Solanki stabbed his wife to death following a quarrel at their residence in Vadodara's Bakrawadi area. Rita died on the spot.
The girl's family members were angered over the friendship, and as a result, they called Jadhav last Saturday evening and allegedly beat him.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that direct talks with Iran to restore shipping through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz have yielded results, stressing that direct engagement with Tehran is the most effective way to address the disruption.