New Delhi: The Lok Sabha will take up a resolution on March 9 backed by Congress MPs and their allies to oust Speaker Om Birla for his partisan behavior, setting the stage for a fresh showdown between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition as the Assembly reconvenes from Monday for the second part of its budget session.The NDA’s numerical advantage – 293 of the current 541 MPs in the House – make the motion’s defeat inevitable, but it will test the unity of the opposition ranks as some voters, including the TMC, have not backed the resolution, leading members of the finance minister to believe Birla can also find support from outside the EU. BJP, Cong issues hotly debated ahead of Birla recall vote Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have issued whips to their respective BJP members to secure seats in the House of Representatives as they seek to muster maximum strength amid expected vote splits.While the BJP whip has made it mandatory for its MPs to be present on the first two days, the Congress directive remains applicable for the first three days. Rules allow Bella to appear on the House floor and defend herself without serving as chair. LS Monday’s agenda cited a resolution proposed by three members of Congress. The resolution notification has the support of 118 legislators from Congress, SP and DMK and several others.Citing Birla’s decision, the opposition resolution banned LS opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others from speaking, made “unfounded accusations” against women MPs, suspended eight opposition MPs and “failed to condemn members of the ruling party for making objectionable and derogatory remarks about the former prime minister”.According to the agenda, the resolution proposed by the opposition said, “He (Bella) no longer maintains the impartiality necessary to gain the trust of all parts of the House; he disregards the rights of members of Congress in a partisan manner, making statements and making rulings aimed at influencing and undermining those rights; and he openly supports the version of the ruling party on all controversial issues.” Birla, who has no longer been present in the House since 118 opposition MPs filed notice on February 10, would return Birla to the chair to preside over the government’s key legislative agenda. One view within the NDA is that some non-NDA MPs may support Birla. The opposition’s notice signified growing tensions with the government, which were on full display in the first half of the meeting after Rahul mentioned to the targeted government the contents of former Army chief Naravane’s unpublished book, which Birla rejected.This, along with the suspension of eight opposition MPs for allegedly disrupting proceedings and comments by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey attacking members of the Nehru-Gandhi family, were used by the opposition to express a lack of confidence in Birla.
Is George Soros under house arrest due to “Department of Justice investigation”? Did his son Alexander escape to Dubai? fact check
Billionaire investor and financier George Soros has been placed under quarantine, an announcement has gone viral on social media house arrest There are calls for the Justice Department to investigate his organization, the Open Society Foundations. The posts also claimed that Soros’ son, Alexander Soros, fled the United States due to alleged house arrest.
However, these claims are false. George Soros is not under house arrest, and his son, Alexander Soros, is not fleeing the United States. As of now, the U.S. Department of Justice has not launched an investigation into George Soros, but there are reports that they considered doing so at one point.
The post said federal agents surrounded Soros’ estate in Katonah, New York, and placed him under house arrest. His son, Alexander Soros, allegedly fled Teterboro Airport on a private plane at 3:22 a.m. on March 6. DubaiThe post claims that preceded the alleged federal crackdown.
The post falsely claimed the crackdown was related to an executive order signed by former Donald Trump.
It also claims that multiple district attorneys funded by Soros are under federal investigation. It also links Soros to the late financier’s financial network Jeffrey Epstein.
However, there is no reliable evidence to support these claims.
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Is the US Department of Justice investigating George Soros and OSF?
In September 2025, multiple media outlets reported that a senior Justice Department official directed federal prosecutors in multiple states to prepare for potential investigations into OSF. Prosecutors were asked to explore whether criminal charges could be applied.
The directive was sent to U.S. attorney’s offices in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan and Maryland, among others, ABC News reported.
The directive reportedly follows political pressure and accusations from conservative groups and politicians that OSF-funded organizations support protests or activist groups related to the riots, wall street journal the report said. However, OSF denied the accusations and said it “unequivocally condemns terrorism.”
To date, no public charges or substantiated criminal investigations have been announced against OSF.
In marathon outreach, NCW plans to hold week-long public hearings covering 500 districts
Through this nationwide effort, the commission aims to address and resolve nearly 15,000 complaints registered with the National Commission for Women and state commissions in these districts, including door-to-door grievances and registered cases, thereby providing timely support to women and strengthening institutional response mechanisms.The campaign is an extension of the National Commission’s flagship outreach program ‘NCW Aapke Dwar’, which saw 100 public hearings held across states last year to ensure speedy resolution of complaints registered with the NCW in these districts and for new cases to be taken up on the spot.Announcing the news ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8 every year, NCW president Vijaya Rahatkar said she would lead ‘jansunwais’ in the five states that currently do not have a state committee president. These states include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Telangana.Rahatkar will chair a hearing in Jaipur on March 9 to launch the campaign. She will next visit Vadodara on March 10, followed by Bhopal on March 11, Medchal-Malkajgiri on March 12, Deoghar on March 13 and Dumka on March 14.Rahatkar said the chairperson and member posts in Delhi were also vacant but districts here were not included in this week’s 500 districts as the NCW, which is headquartered in the national capital, held a week-long public hearing in Delhi last year and dealt with around 2,000 complaints.Meanwhile, Rahatkar said she has written to the chief secretaries of all five states to form state committees at the earliest.The head of the NCW emphasized that based on experience collected from 100 public hearings held last year, a large number of cases were domestic disputes including domestic violence.It’s no secret that many women continue to suffer at home, and data trends over the years reveal this. Domestic violence and dowry harassment alone accounted for more than 39 per cent (10,846) of the more than 27,000 complaints of various crimes against women across the country as of December 31 of all complaints received by the commission’s complaints department last year.Rahatkar said the 500 districts were selected based on factors such as the number of complaints received and the need to reach remote and hilly areas.From jan sunwais in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh to Manipur, despite the challenging situation in the state, five public hearings were held on the initiative, reflecting strong participation of state women commissions – The National Commission for Women will next week take the redressal system to the grassroots in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Tripura and Nagaland.‘Displays are religious’: Ramadan decorations removed from Texas schools, conservative group says only ‘secular symbols’ allowed
A Ramadan display at a Texas school was removed on Monday after authorities said it violated the school’s policy of political and religious neutrality.The district told the Houston Chronicle that “campus leaders were directed to remove the display due to its religious nature.” A spokesman said the removal followed a complaint from a parent at Bunker Hill Elementary School.Chairman Casey Kaf Alghazal said the decorations were put up by the Parent-Teacher Association Cultural Awareness Committee. She said the school has displayed Ramadan decorations in the past.Khaf Algazar said the move was politically motivated. The committee also puts up decorations for Hanukkah, Christmas and Easter. She said she had offered to offer a nativity scene at Christmas, but no one took it up.“My kids feel seen. That’s how it should be – for every kid to feel seen,” Khaf Algazar said. The Harris County chapter of Freedom Moms, a conservative group focused on parents’ rights, posted photos of the display online last week. The Instagram post showed “Ramadan Mubarak” signs, a crescent moon, stars and lanterns. The crescent moon and star are considered symbols of Islam.“Christmas trees, Easter eggs, and bunnies are allowed because they are secular symbols, but the cross is a Christian symbol and therefore not allowed, just like the crescent moon should not be allowed. You cannot promote any particular religion in public schools. This is according to U.S. law,” the group “Free Moms” wrote on social media.Khaf Alghazal said it felt like a form of anti-Muslim bigotry, noting that other religious symbols such as the Star of David and menorah had been on display before. After the Ramadan display was taken down, the PTA also took down the Easter decorations in the interest of fairness, she said.“So, all the kids are suffering right now because of this,” she said.The incident comes as Texas debates religious issues in public schools, including a ban on some Islamic schools from participating in the state’s private school voucher program. Conservative commentator Amy Meck also shared the story on social media, praising the expulsion and calling it a victory for parental rights.She wrote on the
Trump to attend homecoming event for six U.S. troops killed in Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the dignified handover of six soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait on Saturday, the White House said on Friday, the first American death as the war with Tehran escalates.
A drone struck a key U.S. command center in the southern Kuwait industrial hub of Shuaibah on Sunday, killing soldiers, a day after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran.
The ceremony will be held at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the remains of U.S. troops killed overseas will be transported back to U.S. soil.
The dead soldiers, five men and one woman, aged between 20 and 54, were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, which is responsible for providing food, fuel, equipment and ammunition to the troops.
The transfer of dignity is one of the most solemn duties undertaken by a President of the United States.
The process was not a formal government ceremony but an elaborate military ceremony, with a team of service members from the same unit carrying flag-draped transfer boxes from the plane carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers.
The bodies were then transferred to waiting vehicles and transported to a mortuary facility in Dover, where the Armed Forces Forensic System conducted identification and prepared the remains for burial.
Trump has attended several such handovers during his presidency, and the White House has previously said he would honor the six victims killed in Kuwait even before the date was announced.
“Tomorrow, he will travel to Joint Base Dover to participate in the dignified transfer of the remains of six service members who were killed in an opening salvo launched by Iran against our troops,” White House spokesperson Carolyn Leavitt said.
The attack that killed them underscores the risks to U.S. personnel deployed across the Middle East as the conflict with Iran escalates, with Tehran launching drones and missiles at U.S. and allied targets across the region.
U.S. officials have warned that fighting could intensify in the coming days.
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Remove Speaker Om Birla: Lok Sabha to take notice of opposition on Monday; BJP, Congress to issue whips to MPs
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has listed notices filed by the opposition seeking resolution of Speaker Om Birla’s ouster on Monday, setting the stage for a rare debate in the House.The notice was the only item scheduled for discussion that day, according to agenda documents. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier said the motion would be tabled when Parliament reconvenes for the second phase of the budget session on March 9.According to the Rules of Procedure, the motion will be considered if at least 50 members support the notice when called by the Chair. If the threshold is met, the resolution is accepted, debated and put to a vote. If less than 50 members support it, the motion cannot be moved.The notification was submitted by MPs Mohamed Jawed, K Suresh and Mallu Ravi and has been signed by 118 opposition MPs from various political parties. Trinamool Congress MPs are yet to support the motion.The proposed resolution accuses Birla of acting with “blatant partisanship” and failing to maintain the impartiality expected of the speaker. The report said he repeatedly did not allow opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members to address the House and made “baseless accusations” against female opposition lawmakers.The motion also noted that opposition MPs were suspended for a full session for raising issues of “public concern”, while claiming that members of the ruling party were not reprimanded for making derogatory remarks about the former Prime Minister.Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the resolution was moved in accordance with parliamentary rules and practices and the opposition cited “concrete instances of partisan conduct” that deserved debate in the House.Ramesh termed it a legitimate democratic process and pointed out that similar motions had been moved in the past, including one in 1954 against Speaker GV Mavalankar.Meanwhile, both the BJP and the Congress have issued three whips to their MPs, directing them to attend the House from March 9 to 11. Under the constitution, he has the right to defend himself in debates and to vote on resolutions.The Speaker can be removed from office if the House of Representatives passes a resolution by a simple majority. Similar motions against former Speaker GV Mavalankar in 1954, Hukam Singh in 1966 and Balram Jakhar in 1987 were defeated.The Congress party has issued a whip directing its MPs to remain in the Lok Sabha from March 9 to 11 and the notification is expected to be adopted by then.
WATCH: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail attacked in Tenderloin; officer left bleeding
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security detail was attacked Thursday night near the edge of the city’s drug-infested Tenderloin district, leaving one officer bleeding from the back of his head after a chaotic street confrontation.According to the New York Post, citing Mission Local, the incident occurred near Cedar Street around 6 p.m. The mayor was not injured.The San Francisco Police Department said officers responded to the area of Cedar and Polk streets around 5:38 p.m. and arrested two men. Two police officers responsible for the mayor’s security were injured, but their lives were not life-threatening.A San Francisco Police Department officer working security for Lurie was left breathless and bleeding after hitting his head during a struggle with a suspect.Tony Phillips, who was booked on suspicion of murder in 2019 but never faced charges, was arrested in the incident.San Francisco County Jail booking logs show Phillips, 44, was being held on suspicion of threatening an administrative officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, petty theft, battery and assault on a police officer and resisting or obstructing an officer.Phillips was arrested in 2019 for allegedly fighting and stabbing a man near Polk Canyon near where he allegedly attacked Lurie’s security guard, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The district attorney reportedly declined to prosecute Phillips, citing insufficient evidence.The mayor was in a black SUV with the officer and a driver, who was also a police officer, and the three allegedly stopped the vehicle on the street. The injured officer told police that Lurie jumped out of the SUV and asked the group to leave.The officer said that at first the trio appeared to be complying with the rules, but the situation escalated when one man started “talking nonsense”. When the officer intervened and ordered the man to move away, the suspect initially backed away and then suddenly lunged at him.Police grabbed the man’s upper body, but the two fell to the ground during the scuffle. The officer fell backwards, hitting his head on the pavement and bleeding.Meanwhile, Lurie’s driver, also a police officer, was at the scene dealing with another man. The officer did not appear to be injured. It’s unclear whether the second man assaulted anyone, and the role of a third man named by police remains unclear.The suspect was handcuffed at the scene and repeatedly shouted: “Fk you!” as police arrested him. The second suspect tried to escape but was caught by police a short distance away.More than a dozen police officers swarmed the block and surrounded the two handcuffed suspects.Lurie watched the events unfold before leaving the scene and appeared shaken by the ordeal. The mayor told Mission Local the men tried to fight a police officer but declined to elaborate further.“There was an altercation tonight involving the mayor’s security detail. The mayor was not involved. We are grateful to the SFPD officers for their quick response and for keeping our city safe every day,” Lurie spokesman Charles Lutvak said.Louis Wong, president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, praised the police response.“We are grateful to the police officers responsible for the mayor’s security who acted quickly and bravely to protect him under dangerous and unpredictable circumstances,” Huang said.“We wish the injured officer a speedy and full recovery and commend all involved for their bravery and decisive actions.”
NCB busts drug network worth Rs 10 crore from Nepal to Sri Lanka; 5 arrested, 77.6 kg of cannabis oil seized
New Delhi: In a massive crackdown on transnational drug syndicates, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a complex drug trafficking network stretching from Nepal to Sri Lanka via India. The multi-state operation, carried out by NCB’s Chennai and Hyderabad zonal units, resulted in the seizure of 77.60 kg of cannabis oil and 2 kg of chalas with a total market value estimated to be around Rs. 10 Crores. Five people, including a Sri Lankan refugee, were arrested in connection with a smuggling gang as part of the government’s ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (drug-free India) initiative.The breakthrough started on March 3, 2026, when NCB Hyderabad officials intercepted a Tata Safari Storme at the Raikal toll plaza on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway. A detailed search of the vehicle revealed that 2kg of Charas was hidden in the specially made cavity. The two occupants, residents of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, were immediately detained. Interrogation revealed that the contraband was smuggled into India from Kathmandu, Nepal, via the Sonali border. The suspect also admitted that a large quantity of cannabis oil had been transported to Thuthukudi in Tamil Nadu and then transported to Sri Lanka by sea.Acting on this intelligence, NCB Chennai swung into action and seized the remaining consignment in Tamil Nadu, seizing nearly 78 kg of cannabis oil and arresting three more persons. The investigation uncovered plans to use fishing vessels to transport the drugs through coastal waters to recipients in Sri Lanka. with indian coast guardthe authorities intercepted a suspicious fishing boat near the international maritime boundary line, effectively thwarting the attempt to cross the border. In addition to the boat, officers also seized two cars and a motorcycle used by the gang.Preliminary findings have identified a Sri Lankan national residing in Sri Lanka as the key figure in financing and coordinating the entire logistics chain in Nepal. The successful seizure adds to the recent string of wins by NCB Chennai, which has seized over 970 kg of cannabis and other synthetic drugs worth Rs. 125 crore since the beginning of the year. As the investigation continues to trace the network’s financial trail and remaining members, officials are urging the public to report any suspicious activity to the MANAS National Narcotics Hotline in 1933.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Strange internet outage may have occurred in area during kidnapping; neighbor calls it ‘really weird’
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on January 31 at around 9:45 p.m. Authorities said her disappearance appeared to be a kidnapping or abduction.
She lives near Catalina Foothills TucsonArizona. On Thursday, law enforcement went door-to-door in the area asking neighbors if they noticed any disruptions in internet service the night she disappeared, NBC News reported.
Several homeowners told NBC News that agents asked specifically about internet or camera malfunctions that night.
The couple who live next door Nancy Guthrie When they tried to view nighttime footage, one of their ring cameras, the one closest to her home, displayed an “unavailable” message, the report said. Their other cameras, further away from her home, were working fine.
They said they had never seen the warning before and found it “incredible” that it happened within the time frame of Guthrie’s disappearance.
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” they said
Using a Wi-Fi jammer?
The incident sparked speculation about the possible use of Wi-Fi jamming equipment, which is illegal to sell or import in the United States.
Earlier this week, when asked if he thought the suspect might be carrying a Wi-Fi jammer, possibly in his pocket, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos “I haven’t looked at it in detail, but, yes, I know my team has looked at it from every angle with the FBI,” told NBC News.
In recent months, South American burglary gangs have reportedly used such devices to disable wireless cameras and alarm systems in wealthy U.S. neighborhoods, investigative journalist Michael Ruiz reports. Hardwired security systems are immune to these jammers.
Meet Ankur Jain: Indian-origin billionaire turns America’s rent woes into 217% surge in net worth
According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, Indian-American entrepreneur Ankur Jain has become one of the largest wealth growers in New York. Reports show that 36-year-old Jain’s net worth has soared 217% in the past year, mainly due to the growth of his housing startup that focuses on solving the problem of high rents in the United States.According to Forbes, his real-time net worth is estimated at $3.4 billion as of March 6, 2026, ranking him 1,230th on the list of the world’s richest people.Jain is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a company that allows tenants to earn loyalty points with their monthly rent payments. The idea targets a long-standing gap in the U.S. housing market, where rent is often the largest monthly expense for many households and often doesn’t provide the same financial return as credit card purchases.The company works with landlords and property owners to allow tenants to pay rent while earning points that can be used for travel, shopping and even home purchases. The concept quickly gained traction in major U.S. cities, where high rents and a large number of tenants created a huge market for such services.The Hurun Global Rich List 2026 noted that Jain became one of the fastest-growing billionaires in New York after the valuation of Bilt Rewards surged. The growth significantly increased his wealth in a year, placing him among the prominent new wealth creators in the technology and fintech sectors.Jain’s entrepreneurial journey began long before Bilt Rewards. He founded Kairos, a venture studio that helps launch and support new companies focused on solving major social and economic problems. Jain is involved in several projects related to housing, healthcare and technology through Kairos.The idea behind Bilt Rewards came from Jain’s observations of the financial stress faced by renters in cities across the United States. In markets like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, rents have risen dramatically over the past decade, making housing one of many residents’ largest expenses. Jain saw an opportunity to build a financial platform around these payments.By allowing tenants to generate revenue from their rent, the company aims to provide tenants with some return on their fees that is not traditionally available. The model attracted partnerships with major property owners and expanded its business to many apartment buildings across the United States.The Hurun Report, which tracks the wealth of the world’s richest individuals, noted that Jain’s rapid wealth growth is one of the notable changes among American entrepreneurs this year. New York remains one of the world’s largest centers of billionaire wealth, and Jain’s net worth growth stands out among the city’s tech and startup founders.Ankur Jain’s father is Naveen Jain, a former Microsoft executive. He founded the search company InfoSpace and briefly became a billionaire in 2000 when the company’s stock price peaked.