Top News: India-US Trade Deal Sparks Row, Speaker’s Notice Corrected, Global Events Unfold
Top News: India-US Trade Deal Sparks Row, Speaker’s Notice Corrected, Global Events Unfold
Today’s news cycle features significant developments. Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized a recent India-U.S. trade deal. He called it a “wholesale surrender” of India’s interests. Gandhi spoke during a Lok Sabha debate on the Union Budget. He alleged the government “sold Bharat Mata”. The opposition leader stated the deal compromises India’s energy security. He warned of risks to farmers’ livelihoods. Gandhi also suggested the deal could harm India’s textile industry. He claimed the government negotiated as a “servant”. Gandhi linked the deal to protecting the BJP’s financial architecture. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju called Gandhi’s speech “full of lies”.
Separately, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla directed the Secretariat to correct an Opposition notice. The notice sought his removal from office. Sources found “shortcomings” in the original notice. These included references to future events in February 2025. The flawed notice could have led to rejection. Speaker Birla ordered that the defective notice be amended. This rectified notice will be listed after the Budget Session’s second phase. That phase begins on March 9. Opposition parties alleged partisan conduct by the Speaker. The notice was signed by 118 MPs. Speaker Birla decided not to preside over proceedings on “moral grounds” until the matter is settled.
International News Highlights
Canada School Shooting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences. A shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia resulted in multiple deaths. At least eight people died, including the suspect. Two more were found dead at a nearby home. India stands in solidarity with Canada during this grief.
Thailand School Incident: A gunman was detained in Hat Yai district, southern Thailand. He fired shots at Patongprathankiriwat School. An 18-year-old man entered the school with a gun. He shot a school director and a student. Some reports mention up to 300 students were held hostage at one point. Authorities confirmed all hostages were freed. The gunman was shot by police and arrested.
U.S. Troops in Nigeria: The United States deployed 200 troops to Nigeria. These troops will train the Nigerian Army. The training aims to combat Boko Haram and ISWAP. A U.S. lawmaker called the situation in Nigeria a “bloodbath”. He cited reports of numerous killings in the past 10 days. The lawmaker alleged attackers are “Islamic radical jihadists”. He noted victims include Muslims and Christians. The U.S. troops will provide training and technical guidance. They will not engage in direct combat. Nigeria and the U.S. have a long-standing security partnership. This follows U.S. airstrikes and warnings over religious violence.
These recent featured news items highlight significant political discourse, parliamentary procedures, and international events. They offer a snapshot of the day’s most critical updates.
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