Om Birla: News
Om Birla is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician from Rajasthan and is the 17th Speaker of the Lok Sabha. In his youth, he was active in student politics and became the President of the students’ union at Gumanpura’s Government Senior Secondary School. In 1987, Birla joined the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and, by 1997, became the National Vice-president of the organization. In 2003, he entered the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly as a BJP candidate from the Kota South constituency by defeating Shanti Dhariwal of the INC. Birla was elected for two more terms in 2008 and 2013. In 2014, he contested the Lok Sabha elections from the Kota constituency and won, becoming a first-time Member of Parliament. He was re-elected from Kota in the 2019 General Elections and succeeded Sumitra Mahajan as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Birla has served on the Standing Committee for Energy and has been a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
'Epstein' chants erupt as Rahul Gandhi attacks Hardeep Puri
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has slammed the central government for allowing the United States to dictate India's oil purchase policies.
'Want to clarify...': Birla responds to opposition's now-defeated no-confidence motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday returned to his post after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated.
Birla returns to LS Chair after opposition's no-confidence motion defeated
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla returned to the Chair on Thursday after the no-confidence motion moved against him by the opposition was rejected a day earlier.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against LS Speaker defeated
The Lok Sabha has rejected the opposition's No Confidence Motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote amid sloganeering.
Amit Shah to address LS on no-confidence motion against Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, during a debate over a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
LS adjourned till 2:00pm after opposition brings no-confidence against Speaker
The opposition has brought a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Budget 2.0 resumes: Speaker's removal motion, Iran war in focus
The second half of the Budget Session will resume on Monday.
TMC to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker: Report
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Lok Sabha reconstitutes panel probing corruption charges against Justice Varma
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted the inquiry committee probing corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma.
Karni Sena activist detained for threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi
A Karni Sena activist, Raj Singh, was detained in Kota, Rajasthan, on Thursday for threatening Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other party MPs.
'Warm welcome': PM Modi extends India invite to Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, conveying that a "warm welcome awaits" him.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against Birla has shortcomings: Lok Sabha Secretariat
The notice for a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla has been found to have shortcomings, Lok Sabha Secretariat sources told ANI.
Om Birla responds to opposition's no-confidence motion against him
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has responded to the no-confidence motion against him by opposition MPs, asking the Lower House secretariat to "examine the notice and expedite the process."
Rijiju shares video of opposition women MPs surrounding PM's seat
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has released a video of the February 4 confrontation in the Lok Sabha, calling it "the most degrading behavior" by Congress and opposition MPs.
Congress submits no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The Indian National Congress has submitted the notice of no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh.
BJP MPs urge action against opposition leaders surrounding PM's seat
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) women Members of Parliament have backed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing opposition MPs of throwing papers toward the Chair and entering the Well of the House.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid government-opposition stand-off
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day after it was adjourned twice on Monday.
Opposition likely to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker
The opposition is reportedly planning to introduce a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
'Asked PM to skip LS...Congress MPs might try something': Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has revealed that he had advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi against attending the House on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha passes President's Motion of Thanks without PM's response
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's address without Prime Minister Narendra Modi's customary reply. This is the first time since 2004 that such a thing has happened.
'Can't address Chair as yaar': Lok Sabha raps Congress MPs
A fresh controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after someone from the opposition benches allegedly addressed the chair as "yaar."
How long did Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech last
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on Friday.
SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea against impeachment proceedings
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The petition had challenged the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to form a three-member committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act for his impeachment.
Supreme Court reserves judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma.
CPI(M)'s John Brittas criticizes Rahul's Germany trip, questions opposition's seriousness
Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has criticized Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi for their recent actions in Parliament.
How productive were Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha this Winter Session
The Sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which started on December 1, ended on Friday.
BJP 'identifies' TMC MP who vaped inside Parliament; shares video
Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief, has claimed that the Trinamool Congress MP accused of vaping inside the Lok Sabha is Kirti Azad.
'Single cigarette doesn't matter': TMC MP smokes outside Parliament building
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy was spotted smoking a cigarette on the premises of Parliament on Friday.
Vaping row: Anurag Thakur lodges complaint with Lok Sabha speaker
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Thakur has lodged a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the violation of Parliamentary rules and statutory laws after he accused an unnamed TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha.
'Kaun baithayega?': Rajnath Singh confronts Opposition during 'Vande Mataram' debate
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lost his temper while addressing the Lok Sabha on the national song Vande Mataram.
House debates on 'Vande Mataram,' poll reform on Monday, Tuesday
The Lok Sabha will hold a debate on the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram" on Monday, while a discussion on electoral reforms is scheduled for Tuesday.
Opposition MPs called to LS speaker's office after SIR uproar
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Tuesday after opposition MPs created a ruckus over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Winter Session of Parliament begins today; here's what to expect
The Winter Session of Parliament will commence on Monday, with the government planning to introduce 14 bills.
Parliament proceedings: Rajya Sabha adjourned; Lok Sabha sees uproar
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Tuesday after Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected 20 notices for discussion on various issues.
Monsoon session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar
The Monsoon Session of Parliament faced major disruptions on Monday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha being adjourned amid Opposition protests.
Lok Sabha speaker forms panel to probe Justice Yashwant Varma
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced a three-member panel to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
'They'll...have no accommodation shortage now': Modi after inaugurating MP flats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated 184 newly-constructed Type-VII multi-story flats for Members of Parliament (MPs) at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:00pm amid opposition ruckus
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Friday after opposition members created a ruckus over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Rajnath Singh initiates debate on Op Sindoor in Lok Sabha
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has initiated the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.
No more Lok Sabha disruptions? Centre, opposition reach consensus
The Lok Sabha is set to resume normal proceedings from Monday, following an all-party meeting chaired by Speaker Om Birla, where a consensus was reached between the Centre and opposition parties.
How much are repeated Parliament adjournments costing taxpayers
The ongoing Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament has been marred by frequent disruptions, costing taxpayers a whopping ₹25.28 crore so far.
'Why is PM exempt?' Congress on new LS attendance system
The Lok Sabha is set to implement a new multimedia device-based attendance system for its members during the upcoming Monsoon session.
Lok Sabha speaker's daughter wins case challenging her UPSC passing
The Delhi High Court has confirmed an interim order for the removal of defamatory posts on social media against Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
You will soon be able to fly to Puri, Kota
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has given in-principle approval for new greenfield airports at Kota in Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha.
Budget Session concludes as both Houses adjourned sine die
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die, bringing an end to the Budget session that started on January 31.
'Lok Sabha speaker ran away, stopped me from speaking': Rahul
In a latest media interaction, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of not allowing him to speak in the Parliament.
'Change your clothes': Parliament adjourned over MPs wearing slogan-printed T-shirts
Both houses of Indian Parliament were adjourned on Thursday amid protests by opposition MPs over the delimitation exercise.
Why Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak after Modi
The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos on Tuesday, when Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP), wasn't allowed to speak after PM Narendra Modi's address on the Maha Kumbh.
'I know 7-8 languages': Sudha Murthy endorses 3-language policy
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy has come out in support of the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP), which encourages students to learn multiple languages.
Waqf bill report tabled in Rajya Sabha amid opposition uproar
The Joint Parliamentary Committee Report on the Waqf (Amendment) bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid massive protests by the opposition.
BJP moves privilege notice against Rahul over remarks on China
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to initiate breach of privilege proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he claimed that Chinese troops were on Indian soil.
'Bodies lifted using tractors': Akhilesh attacks Yogi over Kumbh stampede
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has slammed the state government over its handling of the Maha Kumbh stampede.