Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight Opposition members
The Lok Sabha passed a unanimous resolution to revoke the suspension of eight Opposition members, with Speaker Om Birla reminding the House that members should not bring fake and AI-generated posters and banners inside Parliament. “Yesterday, there were extensive discussions with leaders of all the parties, and everyone said they are committed to ensure that the dignity and glorious tradition of the House remains intact,” Mr. Birla said.
Union Govt writes to States, UTs for speedily approving pending, new gas pipeline projects
The Union Government has written to State governments and Union Territories urging them that pending applications for laying of city gas distribution pipelines (CGD) be given deemed approval and new applications be accorded approval within twenty-four hours, Sujata Sharma, Joint-Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) told reporters here in an inter-ministerial briefing. Additionally, Ms. Sharma informed that the Union Govt has also urged that the respective governments waive off road restoration and permission charges and relax working conditions, among other things.
Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
