No | DD News

March 12, 2026 10:53 PM

Freedom of speech in Parliament subject to rules: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that while Members of Parliament enjoy freedom of speech in the House, it is subject to the Constitution and the rules governing parliamentary proceedings. Addressing the House a day after the debate on a resolution seeking his removal from office, Birla emphasised that no Member has the privilege to speak outside the framework of parliamentary rules. “Freedom of speech in Parliament is guaranteed, but it is subject to the Constitution and the rule...

March 12, 2026 4:16 PM

‘Rich in facts, outlines importance of parliamentary traditions’: PM Modi praises Amit Shah’s Lok Sabha speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech in the Lok Sabha a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective efforts for the country’s progress. HM Shah had strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and criticised the opposition for bringing a notice seeking his removal from the Chair. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A fine speech by Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah. H...

March 11, 2026 10:42 PM

Lok Sabha rejects no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla; Amit Shah criticises opposition, LoP

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote after nearly 13 hours of debate, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defending the Speaker and criticising the opposition’s conduct in the House. Replying to the discussion, HM Shah said the motion was an “unfortunate incident for parliamentary politics”, noting that a no-confidence motion against a Lok Sabha Speaker had come after nearly four decades. “The Speaker of the Lok Sab...

February 23, 2026 6:56 PM

Far-right files no-confidence motion against French PM over new energy law

France's far-right National Rally (RN) party submitted a no-confidence motion on Monday against the government following the adoption of a new energy law, which outlines long-term energy targets. The motion is unlikely to succeed, however, with the Socialist Party - a crucial swing vote in the fragmented assembly - indicating it will not support the effort. France unveiled a long-delayed energy strategy this month that scaled down renewable energy goals and eased pressure on the state-run util...