Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 10,000+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
No deputy speaker in eight state assemblies, says think tank report
The Political and Business Daily
|May 18, 2025
Amid a debate over the absence of a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha, data compiled by a think tank shows eight state assemblies not having anyone in the position, with Jharkhand not electing one for more than 20 years.
-
According to a report on the Annual Review of State Laws, 2024, released by PRS Legislative Research, state assemblies sat for an average of 20 days, amounting to an average of 100 hours in total, last year. Article 178 of the Const
This story is from the May 18, 2025 edition of The Political and Business Daily.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Political and Business Daily
The Political and Business Daily
Centre may issue nearly 3 cr more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Joshi
UNION Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said there is scope for issuing nearly 3 crore more ration cards to eligible beneficiaries after some state governments removed 2.21 crore ineligible holders from PDS lists.
1 mins
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India to allow import of 3.78L UK cars at concessional duty
India will allow the import of 3.78 lakh units of conventional-engine passenger cars, including those in the mass segment, from the UK at concessional customs duty during the first 15 years of the implementation of the trade pact between the two countries.
1 min
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM bats for democratisation of tech; says for India AI means 'All Inclusive'
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a strong pitch for democratisation of technology, asserting that AI means \"all inclusive\" for India, days after the US imposed curbs on access to certain artificial intelligence models.
1 mins
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Indian money in Swiss banks dips to CHF 3.25 bn; deposits up
INDIAN money parked in Swiss banks fell by over 8 per cent in 2025 to 3.25 billion Swiss franc (nearly Rs 36,793 crore) due to a fall in funds held through local branches and other financial institutions, annual data released by Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.
1 min
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
₹18,907 cr cleared to build 26,474 KM of rural roads: Govt
THE Central government has earmarked Rs 18,907 crore for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and other rural connectivity initiatives in the financial year 2026-27, the Rural Development Ministry said on Thursday.
1 min
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Indigenous people’s way of life holds key to peace in a war-torn world: Prez
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the indigenous people's way of life, which is tied to nature and reverence for it, holds the key to peace and harmony in a world currently plagued by tension, strife and war.
1 min
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul starts campaign, asks students to join 'chhatron ki goonj' movement
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a signature campaign to amplify issues related to the nation's education system, such as paper leaks and high fees, asserting that it is a platform for students to make demands directly to the government.
1 min
June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
G7 meet: Modi raises seafarers’ safety with Trump; ties have ‘new speed, new energy’
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France on Wednesday, their first face-to-face meeting since Modi visited Washington in February 2025.
1 mins
June 18, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha-Singapore ties will be stronger: Majhi
Well-structured engagement mechanism will be formed for Singapore’s investment proposals in State
2 mins
June 18, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM for setting up global framework to accelerate trade and connectivity
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched for setting up a global framework to boost cooperation on connectivity and trade by combining the strengths of the G7 nations, India and the Global South countries.
1 min
June 18, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size