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The Latest Breaking News from the Lower House

The Lower House has made a regrettable decision on the study of the Land Bridge project. Instead of allowing the House to launch a study and promote public participation, a majority of lawmakers on May 29 voted 266:174 to let the cabinet handle the study. The decision undermines the parliamentary…

Bangkok Post

Immunity vote backfires

The Lower House risks its credibility for providing parliamentary immunity to Klatham MP Chonnaput Naksua, a suspect in criminal cases for running an online gambling website and money laundering.

Bangkok Post

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns From Congress Ahead Of Expulsion Vote

Embattled Rep. Shella Cherfilus-McCormick announced on Tuesday that she is resigning from Congress effectively immediately ahead of an expulsion vote in the Lower House.

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What to know as military-led Myanmar transitions back to an elected government

Myanmar’s Parliament has begun choosing a new president to lead an elective government, though the military retains power and influence

The Independent UK

House Republican Leaders Urge Tony Gonzales To Withdraw From Congressional Race Over Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide

Republican leadership in the Lower House has called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his congressional race over the affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

Latin Times

Explained: What is Bangladesh’s ‘July Charter’ referendum and what it proposes

The 13th general elections in Bangladesh were different in several ways. They were held after a deadly uprising in 2024 that dismantled the old political order, and did not feature the country’s electoral giants — Sheikh Hasina or Khaleda Zia.

The Times of India

Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Voting began on Sunday across Japan in a key election for the 465-member House of Representatives, widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led government. The outcome will determine whether Takaichi consolidates her position or faces political uncertainty amid growing scrutiny…

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Second Amendment Roundup: Wolford and the Government Security Principle for Sensitive Places

If a place is truly “sensitive,” the state must provide armed security.

Reason

Japan's PM Takaichi Joins Fight on 'More Toilets for Women in Parliament'

Japan's parliament sees increased female lawmakers, prompting calls for more women's toilets; lawmakers highlight the need for infrastructure improvements to support gender equality.

International Business Times UK

AOC Slams House Republicans For Supporting Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Bill 'In Exchange For Some Signed Merch': 'Voting To Starve Babies'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again slammed Republicans for supporting Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill.

Latin Times

AOC Slams Passing Of Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Bill In The Senate: 'Absolute And Utter Betrayal Of Working Families'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the passing of Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in the Senate, calling it an "absolute and utter betrayal of working families."

Latin Times

Florida Bill Loosening Child Labor Laws Fails To Pass After Public Backlash

A Florida bill aimed at loosening child labor laws failed to pass in the state Senate after clearing the Lower House

Latin Times

Kharge said Anurag Thakur's remarks have damaged his reputation, demanded his resignation

The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday termed the allegations levelled against him by Anurag Thakur in the Lok Sabha baseless

Dynamite News

What is the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and why has it sparked violent protests?

India’s parliament passed the controversial bill moved by Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments

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LS MP Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion over Maha Kumbh tragedy

Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday submitted an adjournment notice in the lower house over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

Latin Times

South Carolina Republican Breaks From Trump, Tanking Mike Johnson's First Speaker Vote

Ralph Norman joined Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson, dooming his chances of getting reelected in the first ballot

Latin Times

The 12 Republicans At Serious Risk of Losing Their House Seats in 'Toss Up' Elections

Nonpartisan forecaster The Cook Political Report claims there are 22 extremely close competitive races in the Lower House, with 10 Democratic incumbents also at risk or losing their seats

Latin Times

Challenges of Javier Milei's 'Omnibus Bill' persist in Argentine Senate

Approval in the lower house marked a much-needed win for Milei, but his party can't claim victory yet

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The Hindu

Three DMK MPs who topped Lok Sabha attendance chart among those dropped from electoral fray

DMK MPs with top attendance in 17th Lok Sabha dropped from upcoming poll; average TN MP attendance 74%.

The Hindu

Decoding the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee’s probe against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra

The Hindu explains the allegations against Mahua Moitra, the role of Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha in the probe and what happens in the cash-for-query case.

The Hindu

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after…

Dynamite News

Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill

The ongoing session of Parliament is set to conclude on Firday after three weeks of tumult, during which the Opposition and treasury benches faced-off on the issue of ethnic violence in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Times of India

Will Rahul Gandhi be reinstated as Lok Sabha MP before August 8?

NEW DELHI: The Congress has demanded early reinstatement of former party president Rahul Gandhi as a Lok Sabha MP after the Supreme Court on Friday stayed his conviction in the Modi surname remark case. It has sought his reinstatement before August 8, when the Lower House starts debating on the…

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"Will not come to Lok Sabha until MPs behave..." Om Birla on disruptions in Parliament

Witnessing uproarious scenes in Lok Sabha, since the Monsoon session began, Speaker Om Birla has decided to refrain from chairing the Lower House untill the members behave in accordance with the dignity of the House, sources said on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes mines and minerals amendment bill

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite News:

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