A meeting of opposition parties begins in Bengaluru on July 17, 2023, ahead of the general election in 2024. Photo Credit: ANI
Name of opposition alliance, possibility of a common secretariat today
Taking the next step towards building a more cohesive coalition opposition party The aim is to set up a common secretariat attracting representatives from each party, which will act as a strategic nerve center to guide their campaign against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passed away at the age of 79
Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, who served as Chief Minister of Kerala twice, passed away in Bengaluru on the morning of July 18, his family said. He was 79 years old.
Delhi ordinance case: Supreme Court may refer the matter to constitution bench
The Supreme Court said on July 17 that it may refer to Delhi government’s plea against a Central Ordinance, which effectively gives power To the Lt Governor on civil services in the national capital, to the Constitution Bench for an official announcement.
Higher Education Minister Ponmudi detained by ED for questioning
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested DMK Higher Education Minister K.K. Ponmudi has been taken into custody for questioning. His son and MP P. Gautam Sigamani was also included in it.
NITI Aayog report claims reduction in multidimensional poverty
According to the WHO, India has registered a significant decline of 9.89 percentage points in the number of multidimensional poor, from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021. ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023’. The report was released by NITI Aayog in New Delhi on 17 July.
The Supreme Court on July 17 asked the Manipur government to approach the state high court to reconsider its decision to restore limited internet service. Appearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Manipur’s Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the risk of misuse of social media which could lead to more violence in the troubled state.
Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not about resolving Russia payments issue: UAE envoy
India-UAE rupee-dirham deal signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi It is bilateral and does not have any agenda to “de-dollarize” the global economy, said the UAE ambassador to India.
As India begins talks with France for three more projects Scorpene class submarinesThe Naval Group has already invested over ₹100 crore for three workshops for maintenance of critical systems of Scorpene submarines, which have equipment and infrastructure for critical functions as well as storage of spares and are part of the Defense Developed by Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is also working on qualifying it. Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system for installation on Scorpene.
New drone policy soon: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that a new drone policy will be unveiled soon which will include several restrictions and mandatory registration of all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). He was responding to a suggestion made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at a conference on drug trafficking that registration of drones should be made mandatory as they are being used for cross-border delivery of arms and narcotics.
Rise above ‘discord’ and agree on a name for DERC chief: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday urged Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister to stop “political bickering” and consider a name for appointment while acting as constitutional functionaries. Chairman of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC),
35 divisional railway managers transferred in reshuffle
In a major reshuffle in the Indian Railways, 35 Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) have been transferred from one zone to another across the country. It has 70 divisions and each is headed by a DRM.
Sunak extends regulation of underperforming universities
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday vowed to “crack down” on “fraudulent” degrees, regulating the ability of poorly performing universities to admit students.