Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is the new Vice President of India after defeating Opposition candidate Margaret Alva by 346 votes.
Tag: Politics
ED seals YIL premises in National Herald’s office in money laundering case
The Indian Enforcement Directorate has ‘temporarily sealed’ the premises of Young Indian (YIL) company within the National Herald office yesterday.
‘Don’t talk to me’: Sonia to Irani in Lok Sabha
India News: Congress president Sonia Gandhi reportedly rebuffed Union Minister Smriti Irani after walking across the house to speak to a BJP MP.
Second Sunak-Truss debate abandoned after moderator faints on stage
UK News: The latest Tory leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss was abandoned after the presenter reporter fainted on stage, half an hour into proceedings.
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as new President of India
India News: Droupadi Murmu was yesterday sworn in as India’s 15th President at the historic Central Hall of Parliament.
Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss final contenders in Tory leadership vote
Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin former UK Chancellor, has emerged as one of two candidates to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister.
Droupadi Murmu elected India’s 15th President
India News: Former Jharkhand Governor and the NDA government’s candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected as India’s first tribal President yesterday.
Lok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition uproar over GST
India News: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned today amid protests by opposition members over imposition of a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on some new items and on price rise issue.
Voting ends for Indian Presidential election
India News: Polling for the Indian Presidential election was held at the Parliament House and the state legislative assemblies yesterday.
Sri Lanka may choose new President next week
Sri Lanka’s parliament will elect a new President next week following the acceptance of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation.
