Nation celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Congress MPs are scheduled to bring in a resolution to move the No-Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday. 118 Opposition MPs have signed the motion, alleging "partisan" behaviour by the Speaker after the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was allegedly not allowed to speak in the House.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant has asserted that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla cannot rise above the Constitution. Discussing the opposition's move to bring a no-confidence motion against him, Sawant stated that the motion of no-confidence is directed against the alleged misuse of power by the Speaker.

Sitharaman tagged the Congress party's handle and quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's description of Speaker Birla's qualities, highlighting his patience and leadership that accommodates all Members of Parliament, even when some members disrupt proceedings due to a "sense of dynastic privilege or feeling of entitlement."

"This is shameful and unprecedented. Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened. The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India," PM Modi posted on X.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday assured the Contractors Association that he and PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi would facilitate a meeting with the CM to resolve their issues.

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday said that artificial intelligence (AI) has democratised the usage of technology.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi on Monday and sought a financial package under special central assistance to cover the revenue deficit for the financial year 2026-27.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting action on two issues affecting armed forces personnel - adequate funding to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and withdrawal of newly introduced income taxes on disability pensions.

On March 1, Nitin Nabin will address a rally in Coochbehar, while Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda will speak in Nawadip. Additionally, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will lead a meeting in Medinipur, Jhargram, and Annapurna Devi, and Former Union Minister Smriti Irani will address a gathering in Purulia, Asansol.

CM Yadav visited Azad's Kutiya, 'Azad Smriti Mandir', located at Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar in the district and offered homage by garlanding his statue. He also took the stock of an exhibition displayed at the site showcasing the life and contributions of the freedom fighter.