Israel parliament convenes after Netanyahu’s bloc loses seats

New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot seeks government

Israel’s new parliament will be sworn in Tuesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to lose his majority even as rival Gadi Eisenkot still works to form a new government. President Isaac Herzog will deliver a speech at 4:00 pm (1400 GMT) for the swearing-in of the 120-seat parliament, in which neither Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc nor Eisenkot’s opposition will hold a majority.

Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government

Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.

Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi to open debate after ‘Intellectual Naxal’ remark

A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the Congress and the BJP after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about “intellectual Naxals” during his Deepavali visit to Bastar. The Congress has accused PM Modi of using official platforms to attack political opponents, while the BJP maintains that Parliament remains the proper forum for debate.

Amin Adam questions how the Mahama gov’t will raise US$10bn for the ‘New Economy’

The Minority in Parliament has expressed doubts about the government’s ability to finance its proposed US$10 billion New Economy programme, demanding a detailed funding plan ahead of the 2027 Budget. The Caucus raised the concerns through the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, who addressed the media on its behalf on Tuesday, November 10.

Minority challenges government to publish jobs created under 24-Hour Economy

The Minority in Parliament has demanded a verifiable account of employment generated under the government’s 24-Hour Economy programme, questioning the administration’s inability to provide a comprehensive figure for jobs created since the initiative was launched. Addressing the media on behalf of the Minority on Tuesday, November 10, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, said the government must provide evidence of the programme’s performance before presenting new economic commitments in the 2027 Budget.

JNTUA to host ‘Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament’ on November 12