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February 23, 2026 4:45 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 nations to strengthen global democratic engagement

In a major push to expand India’s parliamentary diplomacy, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries, aiming to deepen engagement between India’s legislature and parliaments across the world. The initiative seeks to complement traditional diplomacy with sustained Parliament-to-Parliament dialogue, enabling lawmakers to directly interact with their counterparts abroad. The Friendship Groups will facilitate exchanges on legislative pract...

February 15, 2026 7:31 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in of Bangladesh’s new government in Dhaka

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Government of Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, in Dhaka on February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday. Birla’s participation in the ceremony underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, reaffirming India's steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind our two nations, the...

February 9, 2026 5:14 PM

Parliament congratulates India’s Under-19 cricket team on World Cup triumph

The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha on Monday congratulated the Indian Under-19 cricket team for winning the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 held in Zimbabwe. Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan congratulated the Indian Under-19 team, describing the World Cup win as a moment of immense pride for the nation. He said the victory underlined the depth of talent, commitment and sporting excellence among India’s youth. Referring to the team’s overall performance, V-P R...

February 4, 2026 2:55 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar on his birth anniversary at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament and Secretary General of the Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh also offered floral tributes on the occasion. Ayyangar was a veteran freedom fighter and a distinguished parliamentarian who played a key role in shaping India’s parli...

January 21, 2026 10:34 PM

Om Birla appeals to political parties to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of House during Budget Session

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday appealed to leaders and Members of all political parties to cooperate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House, cautioning against “planned disruptions” that undermine democratic functioning. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said frequent disruptions cause the greatest loss to citizens and weaken public f...

January 20, 2026 10:18 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for standardised, technology-driven legislative functioning

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday reiterated the need to set common standards in the functioning of legislative institutions, emphasising excellence, innovation and the effective use of technology to strengthen democratic governance. Addressing plenary deliberations on the second day of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said healthy competition among State Legislatures on parameters such as efficiency, transparency and innovation would improve leg...

January 20, 2026 11:04 AM

86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference inaugurated in Lucknow

The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) was inaugurated in Lucknow on Monday. The three-day national conference was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session. On the occasion, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana read out a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying his greetings and best wishes for the successful organisation of the conference. Addre...

January 16, 2026 10:19 PM

Democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive and accountable: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said democratic institutions can remain strong and relevant only when they are transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to the people, as the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) concluded in the national capital. Delivering the valedictory address at the three-day conference, Birla said transparency builds public trust through openness in decision-making, while inclusivity ensures that every voice - partic...

January 15, 2026 3:11 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s readiness to share digital public infrastructure with Commonwealth nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article highlighting India’s willingness to share its robust digital public infrastructure with countries across the Commonwealth, underscoring New Delhi’s vision of technology as a global public good that strengthens democratic institutions. The Prime Minister’s remarks came as India hosts the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) for the fourth time, at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi. The conference is ...

December 2, 2025 3:38 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned amid continued opposition protests

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday after repeated disruptions by opposition MPs demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories. The House, which reconvened at 2 pm after two earlier adjournments, was forced to adjourn again within minutes as opposition members entered the well, raising slogans. The Lok Sabha had earlier functioned for only brief periods during the day, with Question Hour and routine...