Answering queries during a press conference here on the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth, he also said that steps have been taken to cut down on wasteful expenditure and capabilities and capacity of the staff are being enhanced.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex.
Answering queries during a press conference here on the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth, he also cautioned members that there will be action if the dignity of the House is not maintained
Addressing a press conference here, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the conference, to be held from January 14 to 16, will discuss shared parliamentary values, democratic governance and institutional cooperation.
A tragic road accident happened near Dei Kheda in Bundi District, where a cotton-laden truck overturned, claiming three lives and leaving eight others injured. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the injured and stated that the bereaved families would be supported.
In his message, Birla said, "On the advent of the New Year 2026, I convey my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. May the coming year usher in new dreams, renewed enthusiasm, fresh possibilities, and abundant happiness in everyone's life."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over passing of Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen, saying that he will be remembered for his efforts to boost Tripura's progress and commitment to numerous social causes.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other senior BJP leaders paid floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on his 101st birth anniversary.
In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regional languages when Members extensively used the simultaneous interpretation service available in all 22 languages
Pradhan underscored the drawbacks of excluding Odisha's substantial SEBC population, including unequal access to national-level reservation benefits and welfare schemes.
"Due to the serious infighting between the Karnataka CM and DCM, the entire administration of the Karnataka government has collapsed, and corruption is rampant, and no officers are hearing anybody's words," BJP MP Jagadish Shettar said.