25TH AMENDMENT
Is Joe Biden unwell? Can he continue in office?
Many individuals who have interacted with President Joe Biden have warned of his declining cognitive abilities. He will contest the 2024 Presidential Elections in November for a second term in office.
Donald Trump has been convicted. Can he still run for President?
Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.
West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Tamluk , Kanthi, Ghatal and other constituencies vote on May 25. Key contests and other details
The BJP has replaced the incumbent MP of Medinipur, Dilip Ghosh, with the party's state Mahila Morcha president, Agnimitra Paul, as its candidate for the Medinipur Lok Sabha seat. On the other hand, the TMC has fielded an actor-turned-politician, June Maliah, as its candidate. The CPI(M) and Congress have chosen Biplab Bhatta and Sambhunath Chattopadhyay as their respective candidates.
4% DA hike: These three allowances of central government employees will go up 25% after latest DA hike; check details
The Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees was increased by 4% to 50%. Dearness relief (DR) for retirees of the central government has been increased by 4% to 50% to counteract price hikes. This will result in a large increase in salaries of central government employees and pensions of retirees.
45 bills passed in Lok Sabha same day they were introduced: ADR report
As per the analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 240 bills were introduced during the tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha and 222 of them were passed. According to the data, 45 bills were passed the same day they were introduced in the House. On average, an MP asked 165 questions and attended 189 of the 273 sittings.
Pak Senate faces dysfunction as over half of members retire, elections set for April 2
More than half of the Pakistan Senate members retired, leaving the upper house of parliament in a challenging situation. The delay in conducting general elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan has created disarray. Senate elections to fill vacancies will take place on April 2.
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WTOs 5th day meet: Talks on to break impasse over agriculture, fisheries issues
The 13th ministerial conference of the WTO continues with discussions on key issues including agriculture, fisheries subsidies, and duty moratorium on e-commerce trade. India emphasizes finding solutions for public stockholding of grains and market access for agri commodities. DG Okonjo-Iweala urges members to reach meaningful agreements."
How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runner
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is making a remarkable comeback in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination. Despite facing 91 felony charges, Trump has won the first two 2024 nominating contests and leads in polls. His ability to turn legal challenges into a winning strategy, his adept use of endorsements, and the loyalty of his supporters are key factors in his resurgence. The story highlights the challenges faced by rivals in countering Trump's appeal within the Republican Party. The outcome could have significant implications for American democracy.
Raise a glass to GIFT City: Why the recent amendment to the teetotaller mandate is a gamechanger in the dry state
Regulators are vital to creating an atmosphere where finance can flourish. A deep capital market and banking services are obvious handmaidens. Both make it easier to become a hub for wealth created elsewhere on the globe to be managed and invested. Establishing the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as a unified regulator in 2020 has been a critical milestone in GIFT City's evolution.
Schedule for Pakistan general election to be announced 56 days before polling date
The official also said that all arrangements have been made for free and fair elections after successfully finishing tasks like hearing representations against delimitation and publishing the final list of constituency delimitation in time. So, the ECP is now ready to declare the election schedule.
25 government bills pending in Rajya Sabha
There are currently 25 government bills pending in the Rajya Sabha, including a bill from 1992 that proposes a two-child norm for panchayat polls. Other pending bills include ones related to rent regulation in Delhi, amendments to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, and various other topics such as municipalities, seeds, medicine, mines, and employment.
ICC World Cup 2023: Sale of tickets to begin from 25th August; here's how and where to book your tickets
How to Book ICC World Cup Tickets: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that tickets for the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 will go on sale from August 25. Fans who register their interest beforehand will have the opportunity to receive ticket-related updates, and tickets for matches not involving India will go on sale before tickets for India's matches across various venues are made available. The World Cup is set to take place from October 5 to November 19.
What if Donald Trump is elected with criminal charges still looming?
The most Trump could probably do is try to delay a trial over any state charges that may be pending. In the past, the Justice Department has taken the position that criminal legal proceedings against a president while he is in office would be unconstitutional because it would interfere with his ability to perform his duties. There is no definitive Supreme Court ruling on the matter because the issue has never arisen before.
India, France to engage with like-minded nations to bolster talks for legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution
India and France will constructively engage other like-minded countries to strengthen the negotiations for an international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution, pursuant to a United Nations Environment Assembly resolution.
MSCS amendment bill to come up in Monsoon session: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said a bill that seeks to amend the law on Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) to bring ease of doing business will come in the Monsoon session of Parliament, starting July 20. Speaking at the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress here on the occasion of International Day of Cooperatives, Shah said the government wants to frame a new cooperative law that will help in expanding the sector in the next 25 years.
Why local bodies mandatorily receiving grants from Finance Commission makes no sense
The magnitude of transfers to local bodies has only increased without recommendations from SFCs. Since earlier FCs have allocated grants to local bodies, subsequent FCs have also maintained the status quo. The 16th FC will have to make a choice. Will it ride on a Roman chariot, or chart its own course?
7th Pay Commission: Minimum qualifying service required for promotion of central govt employees revised
7th Pay Commission: The DoPT said in an Office Memorandum,'... it has been decided to revise the norms prescribing minimum eligibility service required for promotion, as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix and Pay Levels'.
US House passes resolution asking Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office
The 25th Amendment, adopted more than 50 years ago in the wake of President John F Kennedy's assassination, provides a mechanism for the succession of the president for his or her replacement in the event he or she proves unfit to serve. Under the amendment, the vice president and a majority of either the Cabinet or some other body designated by Congress may remove the president from office.
25th Amendment is zero risk to me but will haunt Joe Biden: Donald Trump
"The 25th amendment is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration. As the expression goes, be careful what you wish for," Trump said at the beginning of his speech.
VP Mike Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump
US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday told House leaders he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment process to remove Donald Trump, all but guaranteeing an imminent impeachment vote against the president.
What is 25th Amendment and how can it be used to transfer power from the U.S. President?
Adopted in 1967, the 25th Amendment lays out the provisions for a transfer of power from a US president who dies, resigns, is removed from office or for other reasons is unable to fulfill his or her duties. President Donald Trump is now under the pressure of being asked to leave office under the 25th Amendment.
Calls for removal of Trump using 25th Amendment intensify after chaotic episode at US Capitol
Pelosi said that in case of failure to invoke the Amendment, Congress would consider moving forward for the impeachment of the President.
In 25th Amendment bid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mulls Trump's fitness to serve
“The public needs to know the health condition of the president,” Pelosi said, later invoking the 25th Amendment, which allows a president's cabinet or Congress to intervene when a president is unable to conduct the duties of the office. Trump responded swiftly via Twitter.
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