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Topic: Impeachment

Trump’s phone conversation with Ukrainian President sparks renewed calls for impeachment

US President Donald Trump has allegedly pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate the Ukrainian business dealings of Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.

Modi govt sitting on CJI’s move to impeach Allahabad HC judge over MCI scam since January

Justice Shri Narayan Shukla of the Allahabad HC is accused of impropriety in dealing with a government bar on admissions to some medical colleges.

The ‘rot’ isn’t limited to courts. It has spread across institutions, says Arun Shourie

Shourie singles out judiciary, says Loya and Prasad Trust cases have particularly hurt credibility of Supreme Court.

CJI Misra shouldn’t have constituted five-judge bench to hear impeachment petition

Law settled by seven-judge bench in 1969 underlines that being a judge in one’s own case is a circumstance which is “abhorrent to our concept of justice”.

CJI Misra lost confidence of his colleagues, it’s a failure of his leadership: Arun Shourie

Former union minister says impeachment is not the answer to handle errant judges; suggests overhaul in appointment and removal of judges.

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra silent on plea for full-court meeting to resolve crisis

All judges of the apex court assemble for a full-court meeting when a matter of public importance relating to the judiciary comes up. It is called by the CJI.

TalkPoint: Has outright rejection of impeachment motion by Naidu given opposition fresh legs?

Experts weigh in on Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu's decision to reject the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of India, a motion signed by 64 MPs of seven parties led by the Congress.

Why Venkaiah Naidu denied the opposition’s motion for CJI’s impeachment

Naidu said the signatory MPs were ‘unsure of their own case’, highlighting certain phrases used in the motion, such as ‘may have been involved’ and ‘likely to fall’

VP rejects impeachment motion moved against the CJI, says allegations not backed by proof

Sixty-four members of the Rajya Sabha from seven opposition parties had submitted the motion to Naidu three days ago, the first ever against a CJI

Law empowers Naidu to reject impeachment motion, says former law secretary who advised him

His statement came as the Vice-President’s order was criticised for being partisan on account of its strong language.

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Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.