Governor Arlekar’s directive to state universities to observe 14 August as ‘Partition Horror Day’ has sparked political backlash amid already strained ties with state government.
Both UDF & LDF claim Arlekar is trying to convert Raj Bhavan into 'RSS office' by insisting on paying tribute to Bharat Mata holding saffron flag, widely used symbol of nationalism by Sangh.
Latest episode comes just weeks after Agriculture Minister P Prasad boycotted another Raj Bhavan event on World Environment Day objecting to presence of Bharat Mata portrait.
Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad boycotted the event, saying that the picture displayed at the Raj Bhavan is typically used by the RSS in its functions.
CM was reacting to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan calling a group of protesting SFI members 'criminals', and to his remarks related to the Kannur region of the state.
Mumbai's Malabar Hill Raj Bhavan was essentially the Buckingham Palace of the East. Running these are like looking after a white elephant: with a budget worth crores.
Arif Mohammed Khan has had frequent run-ins with Pinarayi Vijayan govt in Kerala over issues like vice-chancellor appointments & 'delaying' key bills. Excerpts from an exclusive interview.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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