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Representative image (AI-generated) Is an “Islamic Nato” finally taking shape? The question is gaining traction as Pakistan trying hard in positioning itself as a diplomatic player in the ongoing conflict involving neighbouring Iran, now a month into escalating tensions with the US and Israel.Days earlier, Donald Trump publicly validated Pakistan’s outreach, sharing a post by…
PM Modi with Om Birla (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praising him for his composure, impartiality and leadership after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated in the House. PM Modi also lauded him for upholding parliamentary decorum and ensuring the…
NEW DELHI: Opposition’s resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla was defeated in Lok Sabha with a voice vote on Wednesday following a two-day discussion that concluded with home minister Amit Shah‘s fiery counterattack, which especially targeted Rahul Gandhi. Shah slammed the bid to put the chair’s “dignity” in the dock and asked opposition…
NEW DELHI: The joint opposition stepped up its attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as it gathered signatures from MPs to submit a notice this week to the secretariats of both Houses of Parliament to seek a motion for his removal. This is the first time a notice — will be given seeking the…
File photo: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla NEW DELHI: A resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by a voice vote amid protests and sloganeering by opposition members demanding an apology from Union home minister Amit Shah.With Speaker Birla absent during the debate, BJP MP…
File photo: CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Wednesday voiced support for a proposal by the All India Trinamool Congress to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.The proposal was announced by Trinamool Congress MP Saugata…
Rahul Gandhi and Ravishankar Prasad NEW DELHI: A heated exchange broke out in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday between BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi as the House resumed debate on the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.Click here for Parliament live updates The clash began when Gandhi…
NEW DELHI: The washout of proceedings on the day Parliament met after recess triggered a political slugfest, with govt accusing the opposition of being irresponsible, while the latter said it was raising issues affecting the people due to the West Asia conflict.The opposition’s demand for a discussion on the West Asia situation led to an…
NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps intent in Parliament. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such endeavour as its no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to come up for discussion and voting when the second half of the Budget Session resumes on Monday.In the first part of the session, the…
In a spirited response to her late father Michael Jackson’s estate, Paris Jackson has lodged a legal brief contesting the estate’s demand for a hefty $115,000 in legal fees. Her legal representatives emphasize that this motion not only squanders valuable resources but has also contributed to unnecessary setbacks in her ongoing claims regarding the mismanagement…
