Saturday, March 07
The Congress on Tuesday moved a no-confidence notice against Birla, accusing him of repeated partisan conduct during the ongoing Budget session. The party alleged that he denied leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi the opportunity to speak and ordered the suspension of opposition MPs. Sources told news agency ANI that opposition MPs alleged "blatantly partisan" conduct and that leaders of Opposition parties were not allowed to speak.
The Congress has filed a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing partisan conduct during the Budget session. The opposition alleges denial of speaking time to Rahul Gandhi and suspension of MPs. This extraordinary step, supported by 118 MPs, aims to address perceived undemocratic practices in Parliament.
India's strategic petroleum reserves can currently cover 74 days of demand during global crises, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. While the International Energy Agency recommends 90 days, Puri expressed confidence in the current level, noting potential for future increases. This reserve is crucial for economic stability and energy security as India experiences rapid growth.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has lodged a formal complaint with Hyderabad police. He seeks criminal action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This is over a now-deleted video allegedly showing Sarma shooting at Muslims. Owaisi stated genocidal hate speech has become a norm. The complaint cites Sarma's repeated statements targeting the Muslim community.
A Red Bird training aircraft made a forced landing near Vijayapura due to suspected fuel starvation, approximately 50-70 km before its destination in Belagavi. Both the flight instructor and student pilot on board the 1975-built Cessna 172 are safe, though the aircraft sustained damage. Aviation authorities are investigating the incident.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted recent trade agreements with the US and other nations as proof of growing global trust in India. He emphasized the country's shift from a mere market to an investment and trade hub, fostering 'Make in India' and creating jobs. These deals, he stated, reflect a dynamic partnership and commitment to innovation and shared prosperity.
