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Can a governor dismiss a minister? Tamil Nadu row revives debate on discretionary powers

Ravi order to dismiss Senthil Balaji, now in abeyance, called 'unconstitutional'. SC previously held governor must act on advice of council of ministers barring ‘exceptional circumstances’.

Who will rule Delhi’s officers? AAP challenges central ordinance in Supreme Court

With the ordinance, the Centre has circumvented a top court ruling that gave the Delhi government power over the administrative services.

Raising marriageable age for women, ban on polygamy — what’s in Uttarakhand’s draft UCC

Constituted last year by Pushkar Singh Dhami govt, expert panel has also looked at live-in relationships & inheritance laws. Draft likely to be submitted to govt mid-July.

TN governor Ravi puts order ‘dismissing’ minister Senthil Balaji in abeyance, cites Shah’s advice

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi initially cited DMK leader's arrest by ED as reason for dismissal from council of ministers, but has now decided to seek attorney general's opinion on matter.

Tamil Nadu Guv paused sacking of jailed DMK minister Senthil Balaji on advice of Amit Shah

Governor R.N. Ravi took the decision barely 5 hours after his initial letter dismissing Balaji as he was ‘facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption, including taking cash for jobs and money laundering’.

1 yr of Shinde-Fadnavis govt: Infra push, populist moves, Uddhav-bashing & a 2-man show with rifts

Maharashtra’s Shinde-Fadnavis government has prioritised swift decision-making over the last year, but experts say a long-term vision and strategy seems to be missing.

BJP organisational reboot, cabinet reshuffle on cards? What’s behind top rung’s flurry of meetings

Shah, Nadda, B L Santhosh had 5-hr 'brainstorming session' with Modi Wednesday. With LS & 5 assembly polls approaching, there's talk of 'caste balancing' & shuffle in party organisation.

SGPC & Akali Dal vs Bhagwant Mann— inside Punjab’s political showdown over Gurbani telecast

Punjab govt amended Sikh Gurudwara Act to end SGPC-Akali ‘monopoly’ over Gurbani telecast rights this week. Row has ignited debate on lines between religion, governance, politics.

PhonePe warns Congress against using its logo on posters targeting BJP in MP — ‘will invite legal action’

Statement comes after posters appeared bearing Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's face on a QR code with slogan saying 'give 50% commission on PhonePe, and get your job done'.

Rahul takes chopper to Manipur relief camp after convoy stopped, BJP calls him stubborn

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the BJP had shattered democratic and constitutional norms by not allowing Rahul Gandhi to visit a Churachandpur relief camp.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.