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SC bench to hear Presidential reference on timelines for bills on July 22

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 22 the Presidential reference on whether timelines could be imposed by judicial orders for the exercise of discretion by the President while dealing with bills passed by state assemblies. According to the cause list posted on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar will be hearing the matter. In May, President Droupadi Murmu exercised her powers under Article 143(1) and posed 14 crucial questions to the Supreme Court over its April 8 verdict that fixed timelines for governors and the President to act on bills passed by state assemblies. Article 143 (1) of the Constitution deals with the power of President to consult the Supreme Court "if at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public ...

Goa, Haryana get new governors, Kavinder Gupta named Lt guv of Ladakh

Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the governor of Haryana, and Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has been named the governor of Goa

PM Modi gifts Bidriware vase, filigree purse to Ghana President, First Lady

The exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases, crafted in Karnataka's Bidar, showcases India's renowned metal craft known for its striking black finish and fine silver inlay

Tanzania bus crash kills 37, injures 30; President expresses sorrow

Dozens of people were killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a remote part of northern Tanzania, officials said. President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep sorrow in a statement Sunday following the crash that killed at least 37 people and left 30 others injured. The collision happened on Saturday evening in the Sabasaba area along the MoshiTanga highway in the Kilimanjaro region. The identities and nationalities of the victims weren't immediately known. I send my heartfelt condolences to Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner Nurdin Babu, the bereaved families, relatives, and friends, Hassan said in a statement. May God grant peace to the souls of the departed and a quick recovery to the injured. May He comfort and strengthen their families during this difficult time." The president called for stricter road safety adherence, saying such tragedies continue to take a toll on Tanzanian families. Tanzania's government has made repeated calls in recent years to curb road

Dispute resolution portal to speed up delayed payment cases for MSEs: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu said the online dispute resolution portal launched on Friday will help expedite hearings and decision-making in cases related to delayed payments to micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Speaking on the occasion of World MSME Day, President Murmu outlined the key challenges faced by MSME, such as access to finance, competition with big corporations and delayed payments. She said the number of registered MSMEs has grown rapidly as a result of the government's efforts. "The online dispute resolution portal launched today (Friday) will prove significant in expeditious hearing and decision-making in cases related to delayed payments," the President said. She appealed to young women to take advantage of government schemes to establish businesses and become self-reliant. The President observed that the world today is grappling with challenges emanating from climate change and rapidly evolving technology. Asserting that India is committed to climate change and ...

We both think 'this is not an era of war': PM Modi after Cyprus talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides "expressed concern" over the conflicts going on in West Asia and Europe, and they both consider that "this is not an era of war". Modi said this in his remarks at a joint press conference with Christodoulides after holding wide-ranging talks with him here. "We both expressed concern over the conflicts going on in West Asia and Europe. Their negative impact is not just limited to those regions. We both consider that this is not an era of war. Resolution through dialogue and restoration of stability is the call of humanity," Modi said. The Prime Minister said his visit was a "golden opportunity" to write a new chapter in India-Cyprus ties.

Panama's president turns to higher power as protests grip nation for months

Panama's Jos Ral Mulino appealed to a higher power on Friday, calling in an archbishop and a rabbi to deliver a message to striking banana workers after nearly two months of social protest that have roiled the country. Mulino has said he won't reverse controversial changes to Panama's social security system, courts have deemed the strike illegal and top banana Chiquita Brands fired nearly 5,000 striking workers last month in Panama's western Bocas del Toro province. But nothing has stopped the protests. So at his weekly news briefing Friday, Mulino said he had met with Archbishop Jos Domingo Ulloa and one of Panama's leading Jewish figures, Rabbi Gustavo Kraselnik, to enlist them as intermediaries. He gave Ulloa a personal letter to bring to Francisco Smith, leader of the striking banana workers' union. In the letter, Mulino said, he committed to send proposed legislation to the Congress that would be favourable for the country's banana sector, above all its workers. But he ...

Manish Gupta named as new president, MD for Dell Technologies India

Dell Technologies on Friday announced the appointment of Manish Gupta as president and managing director for India, effective immediately. Gupta will lead the company's growth initiatives and drive sales in India, a company statement said. He will report to Peter Marrs, president, Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China (APJC), Dell Technologies. Gupta takes over from Alok Ohrie, who is leaving the company to concentrate on personal pursuits, the company said. Gupta brings in over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including over ten years in leadership positions at Dell Technologies. Before his current role, he headed global alliances, channel partnerships, and strategic planning for the APJC region. He has also held the position of vice president of the Infrastructure Solutions Group in India. Upon his appointment, Gupta said: "India presents immense opportunities, with businesses striving to harness technology for agility and competitive advantage. "With a talented team, a

Argentina's Prez Javier Milei to receive $1 mn Genesis Prize in Israel

Argentina's President Javier Milei is headed to Israel. Milei was awarded the $1 million Genesis Prize in January in recognition of his support of Israel. After he postponed a planned visit in March, he is now set to receive the prize in a ceremony at Israel's Knesset on June 11 and deliver a speech to the Israeli parliament. Organizers say Milei will donate the prize money to launch an initiative aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Israel and Latin American countries and fighting antisemitism in the region. Prize organizers say they recognized Milei for reversing Argentina's long history of anti-Israel votes at the United Nations, designating the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups as terrorist organisations and reopening investigations into the bombings of Jewish and Israeli targets in Argentina in the 1990s. Milei also has pledged to move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem joining a handful of countries, including the US, to recognise the contested city as Israel's .

President Murmu awards 6 Kirti, 33 Shaurya Chakras for gallantry

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras to brave personnel from the Army, Air Force, Navy, CRPF, and J&K Police for gallantry in anti-terror operations

Cabinet Secretariat revises timelines to curb delays in note clearance

The Cabinet Secretariat has also circulated revised timelines for finalisation of these notes

President confers Padma Awards 2025: Check complete list of winners here

The Padma Awards 2025 were conferred at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on April 28. Here's the complete list of winners who received awards from the President

VP Dhankhar criticises SC deadline, questions FIR delay against judge

Vice-President objects to SC deadline for Presidential action under Article 201 and questions judicial delay in judge cash haul case

K'taka Guv sends Bill on 4% Muslim quota in govt contracts for Prez assent

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has reserved the Bill pertaining to four per cent reservation to Muslims in government contract for the President's assent, Raj Bhavan sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, Gehlot marked the Bill as reserved for Presidential assent and sent it to the Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department. Now, the state government will send the file to the President to get his nod to the Bill that has created quite a stir in Karnataka. The Bill was passed by both houses of Karnataka Legislature in March amid protests by the opposition BJP. The BJP charged that the Bill was illegal as there is no provision in the Indian Constitution to give reservation based on religion. It also alleged that the Bill smacks of appeasement politics of the ruling Congress. The party has made this Bill a key issue during its Janaakrosha Yatre' (Public anger march), which is going on across the state.

SC sets 3-month timeframe for President on bills sent by governors

The Supreme Court stated that any delay beyond three months in deciding on referred bills must be backed by valid reasons

S Korean opposition leader opens presidential bid following Yoon's ouster

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the frontrunner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol last week, officially announced a presidential bid on Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth. Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, led the liberal Democratic Party's campaign to oust the former president over his December declaration of martial law. Lee recently stepped down as the party's chairman to focus on campaigning for the June 3 election. He is considered the clear frontrunner in party's primary. Kim Dong-yeon, the Democratic governor of Gyeonggi province and a longtime financial policymaker, also told reporters Wednesday that he intends to run for president. Yoon's downfall has left the conservative People Power Party in disarray, with roughly 10 politicians expected to seek the nomination, reflecting a split between Yoon loyalists, who still control the party's ...

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday and take a holy dip at the Sangam, her office said. Maha Kumbh, which began on Paush Purnima (January 13), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. It will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26. During her day-long visit to Prayagraj, the President will take holy dip and perform Pooja at Sangam, perform Pooja and Darshan at Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir, and also visit the Digital Kumbh Anubhav Centre, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement issued on Sunday. Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers. According to a Uttar Pradesh government release, Murmu will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanying her. The country's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, had also taken a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh.

Need early reform of key multilateral bodies, including UNSC: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu Thursday emphasised the need for early and comprehensive reform of key multilateral bodies, including the United Nations Security Council, to make them reflective of contemporary global realities. Welcoming Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), who had called on President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, she said 2025 will see important UN conferences like the Fourth Conference on Financing for Development, and the Third UN Ocean Conference, among others. Murmu assured Yang of India's active and constructive participation in these platforms. President Murmu emphasised the need for early and comprehensive reform of key multilateral bodies, including the UN Security Council, to make them reflective of contemporary global realities, according to an official statement. Murmu appreciated Yang's emphasis on science and data-driven approach to sustainable development and his inclusive vision. She also

Prez Murmu awards Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award to 27 members of diaspora

Murmu congratulated all the awardees and appreciated them for working for the society in different fields

S Korea's anti-corruption agency fails to detain impeached president Yoon

The CIO has until Monday to execute the arrest warrant linked to Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3