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Both Houses Adjourn Until 2 PM: Chair Criticizes MPs for Wearing T-Shirts in the House

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1 year ago

March 20, 2025

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 PM on Thursday amidst chaos, as DMK members protested the delimitation issue by entering the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha wearing slogan-emblazoned T-shirts.
As DMK members made their way into the Lower House, Speaker Om Birla expressed disapproval, stating that such attire was against Parliamentary rules and decorum. He subsequently adjourned the session twice—first until 12 Noon, and then again until 2 PM—due to the disruption.
Speaker Birla emphasized, “It is inappropriate to wear T-shirts with slogans in the House. Parliamentary proceedings must adhere to established rules and maintain the dignity and honor of the institution. Some MPs are neglecting these standards, which is unacceptable.” He also pointed out that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi frequently attends sessions in a white T-shirt.
The DMK has consistently attempted to raise concerns about the delimitation issue in the Lok Sabha, but Speaker Birla has repeatedly dismissed their requests. DMK member T. Siva sported a T-shirt that read, “Fair Delimitation, Tamil Nadu will fight, Tamil Nadu will win.”
In the Rajya Sabha, the situation mirrored that of the Lok Sabha, with proceedings being adjourned three times during the pre-lunch session due to similar disturbances. Shortly after the session began, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar convened a meeting with floor leaders at 11:30 AM to address the earlier incidents, although specific details were not disclosed.
The deadlock persisted, and upon the House reconvening at 12 Noon, Deputy Chairman Harivansh announced another 15-minute adjournment. Just minutes later, he declared that the Rajya Sabha would stay adjourned until 2 PM due to the ongoing impasse.
The Lok Sabha’s agenda includes discussions and voting on the Demands for Grants under the Ministry of Jal Shakti for 2025-26, as well as continuing the consideration of cut motions put forth on March 18, 2025. Additionally, the House will address demands for grants under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for the same fiscal year.
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha is set to resume discussions on the functioning of the Home Ministry and will also consider the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024.
Outside Parliament, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya commented, “The drama staged by the DMK regarding delimitation and the imposition of Hindi should be viewed in the context of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. This is merely a distraction from the real issues of underdevelopment and rampant corruption under DMK governance. The Government of India and Home Minister Amit Shah have consistently assured the people, especially in the southern states, that no adverse effects will arise from delimitation. Despite these assurances, the DMK is attempting to instill fear for political gain in the upcoming elections. People will ultimately reject their agenda.”

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Delhi Techie Found Dead During Honeymoon Trip

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1 day ago

June 17, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: A 27-year-old IT professional from Delhi was found dead at a homestay in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The woman, P Radha Gayatri, had gone on a honeymoon trip with her husband.

According to police, the couple checked into a homestay on June 14. Her husband said they had consumed alcohol and went to sleep late at night.

The next morning, he found Gayatri unconscious on the floor. Police said she was lying in a pool of urine, and blood was coming from her nose. She was declared dead at the scene.

The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the case and waiting for the autopsy report to determine the cause of death.

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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025

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5 days ago

June 13, 2026

Namma Kudla

Islamabad: Pakistan has been ranked as the most polluted country in the world in 2025, according to a new report released by Swiss air quality monitoring company IQ Air.

The report found that Pakistan’s average PM2.5 pollution level was 13 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). PM2.5 refers to tiny harmful particles in the air that can enter the lungs and cause serious health problems.

IQ Air said that only 13 countries and territories met the WHO air quality guideline of less than 5 micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter of air in 2025. This was an improvement from seven countries in 2024.

The report also revealed that 130 out of 143 monitored countries and territories failed to meet the WHO standard.

Bangladesh was ranked as the second most polluted country, while Tajikistan secured the third position. Chad, which was the most polluted country in 2024, ranked fourth in 2025.

Experts said that Chad’s lower ranking may be linked to missing pollution data. In March 2025, the United States ended a global air quality monitoring program due to budget cuts. The program had collected pollution data from US embassies and consulates around the world.

Christi Chester Schroeder, the lead author of the report, said that the loss of data makes it difficult to know the true pollution levels in some countries.

Because of data shortages, Burundi, Turkmenistan and Togo were not included in the 2025 report.

The report also identified Loni in India as the world’s most polluted city. The city recorded an average PM2.5 level of 112.5 micrograms per cubic meter. Hotan in China ranked second with 109.6 micrograms.

According to the report, the 25 most polluted cities in the world were all located in India, Pakistan and China.

Only 14 percent of cities worldwide met the WHO air quality standard in 2025. This was lower than the 17 percent recorded in the previous year.

The report noted that large wildfires in Canada increased air pollution levels across the United States and even affected parts of Europe.

Countries that met the WHO air quality guideline in 2025 included Australia, Iceland, Estonia and Panama.

Meanwhile, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia reported significant improvements in air quality. Experts said wetter and windier La Niña weather conditions helped reduce pollution levels in these countries.

Mongolia also recorded a 31 percent drop in average PM2.5 levels during the year.

Overall, 75 countries reported lower pollution levels in 2025, while 54 countries experienced an increase in air pollution, according to the IQ Air report

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Indian Air Force AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashes

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5 days ago

June 13, 2026

Namma Kudla

Dispur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The aircraft caught fire after the crash.

According to reports, the AN-32 aircraft went down within the premises of the air base. A fire broke out immediately after the accident.

Rescue and firefighting teams rushed to the spot and launched an operation to control the flames. The fire was brought under control after their prompt response.

The exact cause of the crash is not known yet. Authorities are investigating the incident.

So far, there have been no reports of any deaths or injuries. The Indian Air Force has confirmed the accident and said that more details will be shared after a complete assessment of the situation.

Further information is awaited.