POLITICS
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Jul- 2025 -23 July
Opposition raises eyebrows over Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation
Dhankhar, who served as the 14th Vice President of India since August 2022, stepped down on July 21, 2025 — the very first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. New Delhi: The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on health grounds has sent shockwaves through the political corridors of Delhi, with leaders across party lines expressing concern for his well-being while raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his decision. Dhankhar, who served as the 14th Vice President of India since August 2022, stepped down on July 21, 2025 — the very first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. His departure has not only surprised everyone but has also provided fresh ammunition to the Opposition, many of whom see the move…
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23 July
Jagdeep Dhankhar quits mid-term: Polls for next Vice President to be held ‘as soon as possible’
As per Clause 2 of Article 68 of the Constitution, the person elected to fill the vacancy will be entitled to hold office ‘for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office’ New Delhi: With Jagdeep Dhankhar quitting as the Vice President, the election to appoint his successor will have to be held “as soon as possible”. According to Clause 2 of Article 68 of the Constitution, an election to fill a vacancy in the office of the Vice President occurring due to his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise will be held “as soon as possible” after it becomes vacant. The person elected to fill the vacancy will be entitled to hold office “for the…
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23 July
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, citing medical reasons
In a sudden move, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect New Delhi: In a sudden move, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday evening resigned from his post citing medical reasons. He has sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect. “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constituton,” Dhankhar said in his letter to the President. Dhankhar, 74, assumed office in August 2022 and his tenure was till 2027. He is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and his resignation came on the…
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23 July
Bangladesh Air Force jet crash: Death toll reaches 27, including 25 students
At least 78 people receiving treatment at different hospitals, and five are in critical condition; the Air Force’s F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka Dhaka: The death toll in the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash climbed to 27, twenty-five of the deceased being students, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media division of the South Asia nation’s Armed Forces, the Air Force’s F-7 BGI training aircraft took off at 1:06 pm (local time) on Monday and crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka‘s Uttara around 1.30 pm. Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday morning, Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief advisor at the National Burn and…
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22 July
GO 49 triggers bandh across erstwhile Adilabad, tribal groups demand rollback
Commercial activity came to a standstill in Adilabad, Nirmal, Asifabad and Mancherial on Monday as Tudum Debba led a bandh opposing GO 49, which notifies the Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve. Left parties also extended support, alleging tribal displacement Adilabad: A dawn-to-dusk bandh was observed across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Monday in protest against Government Order (GO) 49, which notified the creation of the Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve. Commercial establishments, schools, cinema theatres and fuel stations remained shut in response to the call given by Tudum Debba, a tribal rights organisation. TSRTC buses remained confined to depots in Adilabad, Nirmal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Activists of Tudum Debba staged sit-ins in front of the depots, preventing the buses from…
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22 July
Vibrant Bonalu celebrations bring Mandamarri mandal in Mancherial to a standstill
Traffic came to a temporary halt along NH-363 near the temple due to the heavy influx of vehicles. However, the police acted promptly to ensure smooth vehicular movement. Mancherial: The annual Gandhari Maisamma Bonalu festival was celebrated with gaiety and colour at the Gandhari Maisamma temple in Bokkalagutta village of Mandamarri mandal on Sunday. Devotees from across the district thronged the temple from early morning, forming serpentine queues to offer prayers. Worshippers from Mancherial, Ramakrishnapur, Mandamarri and surrounding villages arrived using various modes of transport to participate in the festivities. As part of traditional rituals, devotees offered chickens and goats to the goddess as thanksgiving for their well-being and fulfilment of wishes. Women carried Bonam—sacred food prepared with rice and jaggery—on their heads and offered…
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22 July
Telangana gears up for massive panchayat polls as Sep 30 deadline looms
SEC will complete election preparations and convene an all-party meeting to ensure that there is no delay in conducting the elections after the BC reservations are approved. Hyderabad: With the Telangana High Court setting a deadline of September 30 for the completion of local body elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) and the Panchayat Raj Department have swung into action, accelerating groundwork for the massive electoral exercise. The term of the gram panchayats in the State expired in February last year. An official notification is expected shortly after the 42 per cent reservation for backward classes is finalised. The Governor has sought legal opinion following the State government’s decision to issue an ordinance in this regard, in the wake of pending clearance for the BC…
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22 July
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protests
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted on the first day of the Monsoon session due to opposition protests demanding a discussion on Operation Sindoor. Despite Speaker Om Birla’s assurance to allow debate post-Question Hour, the House was adjourned till noon New Delhi: Lok Sabha witnessed noisy protests by opposition parties seeking a discussion on Operation Sindoor on the first day of the Monsoon session on Monday, leading to adjournment of the proceedings till 12 noon. After obituary reference, Opposition members led by the Congress were on their feet, staging strong protests demanding a discussion on Operation Sindoor, under which the Indian armed forces carried out attacks on Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaker Om Birla said he was ready to allow…
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22 July
Watch: Youth goes missing after jumping into Jurala project to escape rashly driven car
Mahesh, a 25-year-old from Bhudidapadu, jumped into the Jurala project canal to avoid a rashly driven car that had collided with his bike. While his friend Janakiram sustained injuries, Mahesh is feared to have been swept away. Jogulamba Gadwal: A 25-year-old youth, who jumped into the Jurala project downstream canal on Sunday evening to escape a car being driven rashly over the project bridge, is missing even after several hours. The youth, identified as Mahesh from Bhudidapadu village in Manavapadu mandal, was riding a two-wheeler along with his friend Janakiram when the incident occurred around 7 pm. According to reports, a car travelling from Gadwal towards Atmakur hit their vehicle, which was moving in the opposite direction towards Gadwal. The impact…
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22 July
Landslide hits Vaishno Devi track in J&K’s Reasi
The landslide was triggered by heavy rains which lashed Katra town, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hills Jammu: A landslide struck the old track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, leaving at least four pilgrims injured, officials said. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains which lashed Katra town, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hills, they said. The incident occurred around 8.50 am at Gulshan Ka Langar near Banganga, the starting point for the yatra where mostly pony riders gather along the old track.
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