Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?

Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?

With the rise in instances of tension, and even stand-offs, between State governments and Governors, there is once again a debate on the role of the Raj Bhavan. In a discussion moderated by Sonam Saigal, Margaret Alva and M.R. Madhavan discuss the role and conduct of Governors, the relation of Governors with the Centre and […]

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Vice-President election 2022 live | Polling underway; PM Modi, Rahul and Sonia Gandhi cast vote

Vice-President election 2022 live | Polling underway; PM Modi, Rahul and Sonia Gandhi cast vote

Jagdeep Dhankhar is the ruling alliance nominee and Margaret Alva the Opposition candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar is the ruling alliance nominee and Margaret Alva the Opposition candidate Members of Parliament of both houses are now, on August 6, voting to elect the next Vice-President of India in an election where NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar is pitted […]

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Morning Digest | Mirabai Chanu wins first gold for India; India silent on Ukraine blacklisting three nationals, and more

Morning Digest | Mirabai Chanu wins first gold for India; India silent on Ukraine blacklisting three nationals, and more

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Mirabai Chanu wins first gold for India Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu (49kg) went on a record-smashing spree, claiming four of them in a power-packed performance, to claim India’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 30, 2022. In a remarkable performance, Chanu smashed the Commonwealth and CWG […]

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Congress leaders urge MPs to vote for Margaret Alva

Congress leaders urge MPs to vote for Margaret Alva

Former Congress Ministers Motamma and Rani Sathish have urged the MPs to vote for Margaret Alva who is the candidate of the Opposition parties in election to the Vice-President’s post. The ruling NDA has fielded Jagdeep Dhankhar, former Governor of West Bengal, as its candidate. Ms. Motamma and Ms. Sathish said the Modi government could […]

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Congress leaders urge MPs to vote for Margaret Alva

‘Big Brother’ always listening to politicians’ phone calls in ‘new’ India: VP candidate Margaret Alva

Margaret Alva will be pitted against former West Bengal governor Jagadeep Dhankhar for the post of Vice President. Margaret Alva will be pitted against former West Bengal governor Jagadeep Dhankhar for the post of Vice President. Opposition Vice Presidential candidate Margaret Alva has alleged that politicians’ calls are being monitored by the “Big Brother”, in […]

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Morning Digest July 18 2022

Morning Digest July 18 2022

After request from DMK and AIADMK, Centre convenes all-party meeting on Sri Lanka After a request from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravdia Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the Centre has decided to convene an all-party meeting on the situation in Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi sent an invitation to […]

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