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Women have always been change-makers in India's history: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla acknowledged women's historical change-making roles in India. He noted their significant contributions to the nation's institutions and traditions. Women have achieved unprecedented success and leadership across many different fields today. Birla emphasized the importance of empowering women and building their leadership capabilities. Capacity-building workshops are…

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Lok Sabha Speaker gives rebel TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay time till Sept 22 to reply to disqualification plea

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla granted Sudip Bandyopadhyay an extension until September 22. This allows the rebel TMC MP time to file his reply to a disqualification petition. The petition was filed by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee under the Tenth Schedule. Speaker Birla has granted separate seating for the 20…

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SC hears Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking expedited decision on disqualification of 20 Rebel TMC MPs

The Supreme Court heard a plea from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding rebel MPs. He sought expedition of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision on disqualification. The apex court declined to issue notice to the Speaker and secretary-general. A similar plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) was previously halted by the…

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Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs

Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent decision from the Speaker. The plea concerns the disqualification of twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs. These MPs have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Supreme Court has listed Banerjee's plea for hearing on August 25.…

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is pushing for quicker business visas and more equitable economic relations with India. Amid ongoing oil supply uncertainties, Indian and US fuel exporters are enjoying significant gains. In sports, KL…

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves privilege notice over late-night order to vacate WB circuit house

Mahua Moitra filed a privilege notice against three West Bengal officials. She alleged a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct occurred. Officials asked her to vacate a circuit house late at night on August 14. Moitra stated this was part of a larger effort to impede her duties. She…

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Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order; Oppn MPs rally behind her

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking intervention after she was asked to vacate a circuit house late at night amid protests outside. She raised concerns about the safety and dignity of women parliamentarians.

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TMC to move Supreme Court against rebel Lok Sabha MPs; disqualification petitions to be filed in 7-10 days

The Trinamool Congress is gearing up to submit disqualification petitions targeted at rebel Lok Sabha MPs who have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Following a political upheaval since June, the party has advocated for action. In response, the Speaker has allotted distinct seating for the dissenting…

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Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister Amit Shah's factual arguments which leave them speechless. The opposition's attitude throughout the session exposed their anarchic and anti-democratic thinking. They initially demanded youth issue discussions but later backed out…

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Probe report on Justice Yashwant Varma presented in Parliament

An inquiry report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in Parliament. This report investigated allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence. Justice Varma resigned after a fire revealed burnt currency in a storeroom. Removal proceedings against him have now become infructuous. His resignation has not yet been officially notified…

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Inquiry report on Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma tabled in Rajya Sabha

The two-volume inquiry committee report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, along with oral and documentary evidence. The three-member panel had investigated the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his Delhi residence following a fire. Varma has since resigned.

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Lok Sabha passes Keralam renaming, co-op Bills amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha passed two Bills, including renaming Kerala, without debate. Opposition MPs continued protests demanding the Union Home Minister's presence. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill were passed. Protests over student demonstrations and alleged temple fund theft continued. Several other important…

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Amid disruptions, speaker Om Birla asks government, opposition to arrive at common ground to let House function

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed anguish over repeated disruptions in parliamentary proceedings. He urged the government and opposition to find common ground for debating key Bills. The Speaker noted the government agreed to a response from the Home Minister on student protests. Other opposition issues can also be discussed…

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"Let voice of people be heard...": Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla makes emotional appeal to Parliament floor leaders

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged political parties to cooperate for smooth House functioning. He emphasised hearing the voice of the people and discussing key bills. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of stalling parliamentary proceedings. The government is ready for a detailed debate on student movements and activities.…

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K C Venugopal writes to LS Speaker urging Amit Shah statement on police action on students

Congress MP K C Venugopal has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a statement. He wants Home Minister Amit Shah to address police brutalities against protesting students. Venugopal cited the Home Minister's responsibility for Delhi Police actions. He emphasized the constitutional mandate for executive accountability to Parliament. The opposition…

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Govt offers Lok Sabha debate on student protests, Shah to reply; House adjourned amid din

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju offered a Lok Sabha discussion on student protests. Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to the debate, and the opposition was urged to participate. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, was then passed without any debate. Opposition MPs continued sloganeering throughout the proceedings in the House.…

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SC adjourns Sena UBT plea challenging six MPs’ merger with Shinde Sena

The Supreme Court has adjourned a hearing on a Shiv Sena (UBT) plea by two weeks. This plea challenges the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval of six MPs merging with Eknath Shinde's faction. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued for interim relief, citing serious consequences of the Speaker's decision. The Speaker had…

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Kiren Rijiju reaches out to Rahul Gandhi to break Parliament deadlock

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. They discussed possible reintroduction of Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bills. Rahul Gandhi conveyed non-negotiables for the House to function effectively. The Lok Sabha has faced disruptions since the Monsoon session began. The government aims to pass bills…

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Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; bill on banker's books cleared without debate

A bill to include digital records as evidence passed the Lok Sabha. Opposition members continued protests and sloganeering throughout the proceedings. The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, will replace the 1891 act. Protests also focused on student demonstrations and alleged temple donation theft.

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Om Birla stresses collective responsibility of society to ensure dignified life for all

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed society's collective duty to ensure dignified lives for all individuals. He advocated for utilizing retired officers' extensive experience to craft long-term community welfare plans. The association welcomed Birla with traditional honors, recognizing his seven years as Lok Sabha Speaker. Umbrellas were distributed to the…

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Rahul, Priyanka making 'fabricated' allegations in Lok Sabha: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur accused Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi of making fabricated allegations in Lok Sabha. He submitted a notice to the Speaker seeking action against Rahul Gandhi. The opposition parties are accused of insulting the armed forces and the police. They questioned military operations and leveled false allegations against Amit Shah.…

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Lok Sabha Question Hour disrupted again as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donation row

Opposition members' persistent sloganeering disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for a second week. This prevented the crucial Question Hour from functioning as intended by MPs. The Monsoon Session has seen no meaningful business during this parliamentary hour since it began. Speaker Om Birla expressed regret over what he called pre-planned disruptions…

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Anurag Thakur serves privilege notice against LoP Rahul Gandhi over 'use of derogatory language'

Anurag Thakur submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi to the Lok Sabha Speaker. Gandhi allegedly used unparliamentary words and made unsubstantiated allegations against Amit Shah. The notice requests an inquiry and an unconditional apology from Gandhi. BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal also wrote to the Speaker regarding Gandhi's remarks.…

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Govt to push anti-paper leak Bill even without debate if Opposition refuses discussion: Rijiju

The government will pass the Public Examinations Bill without discussion if the Opposition refuses participation. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged political parties to hold consultations for the debate. The Bill aims to strengthen legal frameworks against examination fraud with tougher penalties. Opposition parties demand detailed scrutiny by a committee…

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LS adjourned till Monday; Govt says not holding debate on NEET will send wrong message

In a striking development, Lok Sabha proceedings faced interruptions for five straight days as Opposition members demanded the resignation of the Education Minister following the NEET paper leak controversy. The government sought a debate on the issues, arguing that avoiding discussions conveys a poor message. Prime Minister Modi pledged to…

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