Evening news wrap: Opposition moves no-confidence motion against LS Speaker; Rahul Gandhi stays off notice and more

• Congress and its allies have taken the rare step of moving a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker over alleged partisan handling of parliamentary proceedings.
• Rahul Gandhi has stayed off the no-confidence notice against the Lok Sabha Speaker, with Congress citing parliamentary convention.
• Newly released Justice Department records suggest Donald Trump contacted Florida police during the early Epstein investigation and supported action against him.
• Mohammad Asif has warned Pakistan of a potential repeat upset against the USA ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash.
• Indians hold an estimated 34,600 tonnes of household gold, but its value is not directly comparable to India’s GDP.

Here are the top five stories of the evening

How a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker works — and does oppn have the numbers

The Congress has moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of biased conduct during the Budget session. The opposition has flagged issues such as Rahul Gandhi being denied an opportunity to speak and the suspension of several MPs. Backed by around 120 MPs, the move is being described as an exceptional measure to highlight what the opposition calls a breakdown of democratic norms in Parliament. Read full story

No-confidence move against Om Birla: Why Rahul Gandhi did not sign the notice

Congress MP and LoP Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has not put his signature on the no-confidence notice filed by opposition parties against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, party sources said on Tuesday. According to Congress sources cited by ANI, the decision stems from the view that, in a parliamentary democracy, it is inappropriate for the Leader of the Opposition to formally endorse a motion seeking the Speaker’s removal. Read full story

Trump threw Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago, told police 'thank goodness you’re stopping him' — new files reveal

Recently released US Justice Department documents have shed new light on Donald Trump’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein, including a claim by a former Florida police chief that Trump contacted him during the initial investigation, saying that Trump called the department during the mid-2000s probe and welcomed law enforcement action against Epstein. Michael Reiter, who headed the department between 2001 and 2009, was overseeing the case when the local investigation began in 2005. Read full story

Pakistan in big danger? Ex-Pak star guarantees 'US will beat Pakistan again'

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has cautioned the national team to not take the United States lightly in their upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 encounter, warning that another upset could be on the cards. He pointed to Pakistan’s shock Super Over defeat against the USA in the 2024 edition, which handed the Americans a landmark win. According to Asif, a similar outcome cannot be ruled out and could seriously dent Pakistan’s campaign. Read full story

Indian household gold value hits record high of over $5 tn, more than country’s GDP

A Morgan Stanley report from October 2025 estimates that Indian households collectively hold 34,600 tonnes of gold. However, it is crucial to note that the value of household gold and India’s GDP are fundamentally different, as they represent stock and flow concepts, respectively. Read full story
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