Elections
Queen Camilla unveils portrait of Indian-origin British spy Noor Inayat Khan
The portrait now hangs opposite the stained glass window, which highlights the roles of Women in the RAF since its inception in 1918, and was inaugurated by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018.
Russia bans 54 British journalists, politicians from entering country
“We would like to emphasise again that any efforts by London to further spin the anti-Russian sanctions flywheel will inevitably receive a decisive response from our side,” CNN quoted the Ministry as saying in a statement late Friday.
WATCH | Rishi Sunak visits Morari Bapu's Ram Katha at Cambridge University
This marks a significant moment as Morari Bapu conducts his 921st recital, titled 'Manas Vishwavidyalay,' on the grounds of Cambridge University, making it the pioneering instance of a Hindu programme held at a British university.
Thailand's parliament fails to elect new PM
In a joint session of the 500-member Lower House and the 250-Senator Upper House, Pita was the only candidate nominated as Prime Minister but received only 324 votes in favour, short of the simple majority required to become the Prime Minister. The vote was held on Thursday after several hours of debates among the parliamentarians, Xinhua news agency reported.
Rural Polls: Trinamool scripts thumping win; BJP finishes distant second in Bengal
BJP finished a distant second in all the three tiers -- zilla parishad, panchayat samiti and gram panchayat. However, what will worry the saffron camp is the massive decline in its vote share as compared to the 2021 Assembly elections.
Ajit Pawar approaches EC to stake claim over NCP
According to sources, Ajit Pawar, who split the NCP and took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra in BJP-Eknath Shinde government, has approached the poll panel. The source said that EC is in receipt of a petition under para 15 of the Symbols Order, 1968 by Ajit Pawar on June 30 followed by 40 odd affidavits of MPs/MLAs/MLCs dated 30th June (received in Commission on 5th July) and a resolution dated NIL unanimously electing Ajit Pawar as the President of NCP.
Kajol, Kriti Sanon join hands for Netflix mystery thriller 'Do Patti'
Kajol said: "The opportunity to be on streaming has been truly exciting as it allows us to venture into unexplored territories and present captivating stories to audiences across the globe." Kajol said that 'Do Patti' has a standout script that promises a unique blend of adventure and mystery.
EC announces poll dates for 10 RS seats on July 24
The elections will be held in the states of Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal. In a statement, the poll panel said that 10 members from Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal are scheduled to retire in the months of July and August. The 10 seats which are to be vacated in Rajya Sabha due to the retirement of members include Derek O’Brien from West Bengal and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar from Gujarat.
Two Indian-Americans win Democratic primaries in Virginia
Subramanyam, who had announced his bid for Virginia's newly-drawn 32nd Senate District in March, defeated former state delegate and dentist Ibraheem Samirah by a narrow margin. According to preliminary results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Subramanyam had 73.6 per cent of the vote in the primaries held on.
Bengal panchayat polls: Centre sends 315 companies of additional central forces
These 315 companies, which will start getting deployed from Friday only, will be in addition to the 22 companies whose deployment has already been cleared. The Union home minister has sent a communication to the West Bengal State Election Commission on this count.
Panchayat Polls: Bengal Guv holds SEC responsible for bloodshed
"I appointed the State Election Commissioner. I had faith in him that he will ensure free and fair polls. But I feel that the common people are disappointed. There has been so much bloodshed," the Governor said while speaking to mediapersons here. The Governor's remarks came after the division bench of Calcutta High Court's Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam on Wednesday advised Sinha to step down from his chair if he is unable to perform his duty.
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