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Opposition move to unseat Speaker Om Birla sets stage for stormy start to Budget session’s second leg

March 09, 2026 8:43 am

First such resolution in nearly four decades unlikely to succeed given NDA’s numbers, but brings Opposition together and sets up debate on alleged bias of the Chair in Lok Sabha

OpenAI may launch a ChatGPT-powered smart speaker that watches and advises users

February 22, 2026 9:30 am

OpenAI may launch a $200 to $300 AI smart speaker with camera and facial recognition by 2027.

'One-sided Parliament’: Why Opposition is set to move no-confidence motion against Om Birla, and what comes next

February 09, 2026 3:07 pm

In March 2023, to protest against the “hasty” disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Lok Sabha MP, the Congress had mulled moving a no-confidence motion against the Speaker. But the move did not materialise.

Samsung unveils Sound Tower 2026 lineup with enhanced audio and mobility

January 23, 2026 9:37 am

The ST50F and ST40F offer powerful sound, custom lighting and portable designs starting at Rs 25,500.

Samsung launches new Q-Series Soundbars, Wi-Fi speakers ahead of CES 2026

December 30, 2025 9:19 am

Samsung has refreshed its Q-Series Soundbars with two models: its flagship Soundbar, the HW-Q990H, and a new All-in-One soundbar.

JP Movement veteran who once ran a pharma business: Meet new Bihar Speaker Prem Kumar

December 02, 2025 10:10 am

The only one to file his nomination papers, the choice of the nine-time BJP MLA puts to rest speculation about a tussle between the JD(U) and his party over the Speaker's post

Did Google just reveal its Gemini AI powered smart speaker? Here’s what we know

August 24, 2025 9:05 am

During the Made by Google event, Google may have accidentally showcased an unannounced smart speaker powered by Gemini.

Honeywell Aviator Hi-Fi Speaker: Lossless audio that can fly 

June 13, 2025 9:36 am

With a design that looks like something that would not find itself out of place on the sets of Avatar, the Honeywell Aviator is certainly a conversation starter in your living room.

This is how Sonos created its flagship Arc Ultra soundbar… and plugged some old gaps

May 13, 2025 1:34 pm

In an interview with The Indian Express, Sonos’ Sara Lincoln discussed the launch of the premium Arc Ultra soundbar (along with the Sub 4 subwoofer) and how the company is reimagining home theater systems.

Decode Politics: Maharashtra Speaker's office faces heat over ‘calling attention motions’. What are they?

March 29, 2025 6:40 pm

A recent report in a Marathi newspaper brought these motions to focus and triggered an uproar in the Maharashtra Assembly.

Tech launches of the week: Skullcandy headphones, Nokia C1 Plus, and more

December 19, 2020 8:19 pm

Here's a quick look at all the devices that were launched this week. The list includes headphones, speakers, smartphones, monitors, Smart TVs, and more.

UE Wonderboom waterproof speakers at Rs 6,995, here's the first look

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

US Wonderboom portable speakers are IPX7-rated and offer 360-degree sound. The company promises up to 10 hours of battery life and 100-foot wireless Bluetooth range.

Ahmed Patel disagrees with Sumitra Mahajan's statement over reservation policy

January 24, 2016 5:19 pm

Ahmedabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Sunday slammed the statement made by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan against the reservation policy saying that Parliament is the "supreme body" and that there is nothing wrong if discussions are made over there regarding reservation policy.

Parliament Logjam Continues, Speaker Suspends 25 Congress MPs: What Next

August 04, 2015 11:26 am