Mumbai- Jishnu Dev Varma, a member of the Manikya royal dynasty of Tripura and former Governor of Telangana, was on Tuesday sworn in as the 22nd Governor of Maharashtra. Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, administered the oath of office at Darbar Hall of Maharashtra Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. Chief Minister…
Mumbai- In a major move to support working women, Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Ajit Pawar, on Tuesday announced a new ‘Come Early-Go Early’ policy for female government employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The announcement was made in the Legislative Council in her reply to a special discussion following International Women’s…
New Delhi- The BJP on Tuesday stepped up its offensive on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over latter’s backing and endorsement for the ’shirtless stunt’ by the Indian Youth Congress workers at the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit and also likened him to traitors like Mir Jafar (a historical figure notoriously known for betraying his master)…
New Delhi- A fair and transparent tax system fosters equity and strengthens the foundation of inclusive and sustainable growth, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday while interacting with officer trainees of the 79th batch of Indian Revenue Service (IT). Addressing the officers at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President advised them to exercise their authority with humility,…
Imphal- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the need to preserve, promote and undertake in-depth academic study of the state’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting its significance for future generations as well as for scholarly research. The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the Manipur University of Culture, presided over the first Convocation…
New Delhi- Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha turned chaotic on Tuesday as Opposition members staged a walkout amid heated exchanges over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, currently underway in several states by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Later the Chairman adjourned the House till late in the afternoon. The SIR exercise,…
Kolkata- The BJP on Tuesday condemned “treasonous” actions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her government “exploited” the minority community to ensure their “absolute, desperate dependence on the ruling syndicate”. In a statement, the BJP said these actions have “exposed” Banerjee’s “politics of appeasement” not as a shield for minorities but as a “cold,…
New Delhi- Opposition leaders on Tuesday raised concerns over a possible shortage of LPG cylinders and rising petrol and LPG prices amid tensions in West Asia, stating that disruptions in fuel and gas supply are already affecting parts of the country. However, leaders from the ruling alliance dismissed the claims as exaggerated and said India…
New Delhi- The Congress initiated a move to bring a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, triggering sharp exchanges in the House over procedural rules and who should preside over the proceedings during the discussion. Congress MP Mohammed Jawed formally moved the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Birla. The motion…
New Delhi- The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking implementation of the “creamy layer” principle within reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). A Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, and comprising Justices R. Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi sought responses from…
