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Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

Tandon had been suffering from a prolonged illness and was admitted to a hospital after complaining of breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever.

Ved Marwah, former governor and Delhi Police commissioner, dies at 87

The former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand also served as the director general of the National Security Guard, and as adviser to governors in J&K and Bihar.

Whether Sushma is made governor or not, Modi will have to appoint 10 in next 6 months

The terms of governors in 10 states, including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, are set to end within the next six months.

Former BJP leaders running UTs, once an IAS preserve, exempt from model code

Three Union Territories — Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli — are run by ex-BJP leaders. A recent EC order has effectively exempted the office from the model code of conduct.

Tathagata Roy is India’s first toxic Twitter governor

Governor Tathagata Roy spews hatred towards Muslims and Nehru, revels in conspiracy theories and is called a 'rockstar governor' on Twitter.

Candidate that J&K governor hinted would be Srinagar mayor is now mayor

Independent Junaid Mattu, the “foreign-educated” face that Governor Satya Pal Malik implied would be mayor, beats Congress’ Rasool Hajam to the post.

Woman BJP thought was ‘family-oriented’ to an Atal aide — meet the lesser-known governors

Three BJP loyalists were rewarded in Tuesday's reshuffle and appointment of governors. 

Anandiben Patel broke down 2 years ago. Her remark on breastfeeding is now making women cry

A 33 per cent reservation in Parliament will do little for women if leaders like Anandiben Patel make sweeping, sexist remarks.

Their Master’s Voice: Vala joins long list of governors who toed the Delhi political line

Since 1957, several governors have taken decisions guided by the central government instead of the rulebook. A look at history throws up many controversial names.

Karnataka’s Vala continues notorious tradition of governors taking risks with the courts

Time and again, the role played by state governors in independent India has invited adverse comments from court and government-appointed commissions.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.