Speculation over President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified as the deadlock over government formation continued amid allegations of horse-trading, forged support letters and missing MLAs. TVK remains short of the majority mark, while hectic political negotiations continue ahead of the government’s term ending.
Mamata Banerjee should seek legal and institutional remedies to address concerns over the electoral process instead of obstructing constitutional mechanisms
A transgender social activist cycling from Delhi to Manipur for peace safely crossed the Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district under central forces’ security after a Kuki outfit issued a warning, highlighting the deep ethnic divide in violence-hit Manipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will unveil development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in both Kuki-majority Churachandpur and Meitei-majority Imphal amid tight security and mixed community reactions
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely three-hour visit to Manipur on September 13, calling it an “insult” and a “non-visit.” This would be the PM’s first trip since the state plunged into ethnic violence in May 2023
The Rajya Sabha passed a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur amid loud protests by Opposition MPs demanding debate on Bihar’s electoral rolls. The resolution was adopted via voice vote, with the House adjourned till August 6
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh, alleging lawlessness and political persecution under the TDP-led government. He cited attacks on Dalit leaders and party workers, while also accusing CM Naidu of caste-based discrimination.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested more than 350 insurgents during intensified crackdown on extortion rackets that have taken an unusual turn, with groups mainly from the Valley now demanding money to resolve matrimonial disputes, property disputes
In his latest communication to Bhagwant Mann, the governor indicated he was upset over not getting any reply from him on his previous letters and warned him that he could send a report to the President on failure of constitutional mechanism
President's rule should be urgently imposed in Manipur and a Supreme Court monitored SIT be set up to probe clashes in the state, the Delhi Commission for Women has said in a report.
After the President's assent, the assembly will get resolved, Javadekar said, while adding that further necessary steps for administrative work in Puducherry would be taken soon.
One Vikram Gehlot had filed the PIL seeking dismissal of the government alleging that the affairs of the state were not being carried out in line with constitutional and legal provisions.
