Month: February 2026

Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice for moving a resolution to remove Om Birla from the office of Lok Sabha speaker, alleging that he had acted in a “blatantly partisan” manner in conducting the business of the House and “abused” the constitutional office he occupies.

 India has improved by 79 ranks in the ease of doing business (EoDB) during the last five years in the rankings published by the World Bank Group, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Following the discontinuation of the Doing Business Report (DBR) in 2020, the World Bank launched the B-Ready Assessment in 2024 to evaluate 180+ countries

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on a three-day visit to India next week, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit and hold high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across key sectors, including trade, defence, and technology.

 India and China on Tuesday engaged in the India-China Strategic Dialogue to address trade concerns and strengthen peace and stability along their shared border. The talks were led by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China’s Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who is visiting India to participate in the BRICS Sherpa meeting.

 After several days of gridlock between the treasury and opposition benches, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon resumed discussion on the Union Budget, which had been stalled over opposition demands that Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on various issues.

The recent advisory from the Tamil Nadu government urging residents to avoid consuming soft‑boiled or undercooked eggs and ensure poultry meat is thoroughly cooked comes at a crucial moment. With confirmed reports of **avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds — especially mass crow deaths in Chennai — authorities have rightly intensified surveillance and precautionary measures across the state to guard against any potential spillover to humans or commercial poultry. While no human infections have been reported so far, the alert reflects an understanding that proactive communication and clear food safety guidance are essential in preventing panic and protecting public health. 

 Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K. Annamalai has dismissed speculation about a rift or “cold war” with the current Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, insisting that there is no personal conflict between them.

Senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister, Duraimurugan, has been admitted to Apollo Hospital on Greams Road in Chennai after sustaining injuries in a fall at his residence.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay has strongly condemned a violent attack on his party’s volunteers and officials in the Parimunai area of Chennai, calling the incident an assault on democratic principles and unacceptable political intimidation.