SENIOR LEADERS
From Classmates to Commanders: Sainik School graduates Dwivedi and Tripathi now command India's Armed Forces
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, once classmates at Sainik School Rewa, now lead the Indian Army and Navy. Their unique bond, formed in the early 1970s, has strengthened inter-service ties. With Admiral Tripathi already at the helm and Lieutenant General Dwivedi stepping in as Army Chief, their careers highlight the influence of early connections in military leadership.
AAP holds protest near BJP's headquarters, demands Delhi CM Kejriwal's release
AAP leaders and workers staged a protest near the BJP's headquarters on DDU Marg demanding the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in CBI custody related to the Delhi government's excise policy. Kejriwal had been earlier arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to the same policy, with bail granted by a trial court later stayed by the Delhi High Court.
Veteran Congress leader D Srinivas passes away
D. Srinivas, former Andhra Pradesh Congress president and minister under YS Rajasekhar Reddy, passed away at 76. He played pivotal roles in state politics, serving as PCC president during the 2004 and 2009 elections. After leaving Congress, he served as a Rajya Sabha Member from 2016 to 2022, returning to the party later. His death prompted condolences from Chief Revanth Reddy, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana ministers, and Congress leaders, marking the end of a significant political career.
RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge leads Oppn MPs into well to protest paper leak
The Opposition in India has urged the government to address the NEET paper leak issue in the Rajya Sabha, causing widespread protests. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders walked into the well of the House, while Congress member Phulo Devo Netam fainted due to exhaustion during protests. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced he will not take up notices for suspending listed businesses to address the issue first.
Constitution always comes under attack under Congress rule: BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi
The PTI report encapsulated the disruptions and House adjournments during Sudhanshu Trivedi's Rajya Sabha speech, highlighting the stark contrast in PM selection processes between Narendra Modi and Jawahar Lal Nehru. The BJP's criticism of the Congress' past treatment of the Constitution, particularly alterations to the Preamble, was reiterated throughout the discourse.
Can Punjab's Shiromani Akali Dal, the second-oldest political party in India, save itself from imploding?
SAD is the oldest political party in India after the Congress. It was founded in 1920 and carries a long legacy of Sikh politics. The rise of Sukhbir in the party in the past more than a decade also saw a concurrent alienation of several top leaders who would defer to Badal Senior but not to his son. Today, Sukhbir, out of power and out of favour with the people as reflected by the Lok Sabha poll results, faces rebellion from several senior leaders.
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Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS
Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, admitted to AIIMS, is in stable condition. Recently honored with the Bharat Ratna, Advani has a long political career, having served as BJP National President and held key roles like Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born in Karachi in 1927, he joined the RSS in 1942 and has been a prominent figure in Indian politics. Despite losing the 2009 elections, he paved the way for Sushma Swaraj as Leader of the Opposition.
BJP leader JP Nadda replaces Piyush Goyal as Leader of House in Rajya Sabha
JP Nadda replaces Piyush Goyal as leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and takes oath as Union Health Minister. He continues as BJP National President until new president is elected after state elections.
PM Modi, senior ministers take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, marking his third consecutive term. He, along with his Council of Ministers, had previously taken oath on June 9. Modi, who retained the Varanasi seat, has been representing it since 2014. As the Leader of the House, he was the first to take the oath. Additionally, B Mahtab also took the oath as a member of the new House and as the pro-tem speaker earlier in the day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Hamas proposed amendments to Gaza ceasefire plan 'not significant', says senior leader
According to a senior Hamas leader informed that group's requests for modifications to a ceasefire proposal put out by the US are "not significant" and include the total removal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that although Hamas had made many, if not all, of the requested adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan, the mediators were committed to bridging the differences.
India may depute senior MEA Secy to attend Ukraine peace summit
India is unlikely to participate at the political level in the Ukraine peace summit on June 15-16. The country is expected to depute secretary (West) in the ministry of external affairs for the summit organized by Switzerland.
Will honestly fulfill expectations of leadership: Somanna on being chosen to Modi's cabinet
Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Minister V Somanna expressed his commitment to fulfilling the expectations of the party leadership as he joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet, set to be sworn in on Sunday evening. Somanna, who has no specific portfolio expectations, emphasized his dedication to ensuring government benefits reach the people.
House Panel role for those not selected for cabinet
The BJP may appoint senior MPs as parliamentary committee chairmen due to limited cabinet space, aiming to satisfy NDA allies crucial for government stability. With 24 committees, state units must propose two to three names each for selection. Fewer BJP are ministers expected in the cabinet, leading to more ally representation from successful states like Bihar and Maharashtra. State leaders must submit lists soon for final decisions.
LGBTQIA+ employees have a new ally at workplace in senior leaders
At companies such as GE Aerospace, IBM, LTIMindtree, Deutsche Bank, Cisco, Cummins and Thoughtworks, board members, leaders, people managers as well as teammates are driving a culture of inclusiveness so that LGBTQIA+ workers don’t feel isolated.
Is Annamalai to blame for BJP's big loss in Tamil Nadu? Party leaders turn on state chief after election disaster
Discontent has been brewing within the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, with many second-rung leaders expressing frustration over state party president K. Annamalai's strategies. They argue that his 'miscalculated' approaches led to a fallout with the AIADMK, resulting in significant setbacks for the BJP.
After missing NDA meet, Ajit Pawar chairs review of NCP's performance in Lok Sabha polls
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met with Nationalist Congress Party leaders to assess the Lok Sabha election results and party performance. The NCP won only one seat in the state, Raigad. Pawar's wife lost to MP Supriya Sule in the Baramati seat. In July, Pawar joined the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena, causing a split in the NCP.
Even by Congress' constantly falling standards, its Arunachal situation this time is quite something
That the Congress has become electorally insignificant is now a given in many parts of India. But the party's fate in Arunachal Pradesh in the just-concluded assembly election is something else altogether. In a terrain it once dominated, the party failed to find candidates for as many as 41 seats out of a total of 60.
Will win at least 12 Lok Sabha seats, 110 assembly constituencies in Odisha: BJD
BJD aims to secure a two-thirds majority in Odisha by winning over 110 assembly seats and 12 Lok Sabha seats. The party dismisses exit polls favoring BJP, citing past inaccuracies and expressing confidence in retaining power under Naveen Patnaik's leadership.
India Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right
Naina Lal Kidwai, chairperson of Rothschild & Co, who is also on the board of directors of Biocon and UPL, said one of the big factors fuelling this change is ESG reporting. Companies, especially the larger ones, are seeking ratings from global firms like Moody’s where one of the questions being asked is around diversity and inclusion. Indian companies also need to disclose Business Responsibility and Sustainability reporting besides adhering to integrated reporting where ESG etc, is being integrated into annual reports.
Percentage of women in senior leadership roles increases to 18% in 2023 from 16% in 2016: Report
The report by LinkedIn and The Quantum Hub highlights that while there has been an increase in women joining the workforce, leadership positions still lack gender parity. The representation of women across the workforce rose to 26.8% in 2024, but senior leadership roles only account for 18.3%, showing a decline from the previous year. Industries like education and government administration have higher female leadership representation, while sectors like construction and utilities lag behind.
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar should consult senior party leaders on MLC candidates: Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasised the need for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chief D K Shivakumar to consult senior party leaders like him for selecting candidates for the MLC polls.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to pay 5-day visit to Tripura
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Tripura from May 23 to May 28, stay at Khayerpur Seva Dham, participate in events, meet pracharaks, discuss political issues with CM Manik Saha and BJP leaders, had a meeting with Sattradhikars in Assam at river island Majuli.
Senior-level IT services hiring in 2024 focuses on new-age skills
IT services and global market conditions impact senior-level hiring with pay hikes expected. Roles in finance, consulting, and program management are in demand. Companies hiring for roles like chief AI officer, delivery head-AI, and CFOs. Skills in cloud computing, machine learning, and data engineering are sought after. Gartner forecasts $5 trillion IT spending in 2024, with India's IT spending growing.
BJP holds meeting in Delhi as polling underway for 5th phase
BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh, national general secretaries Arun Singh, Tarun Chugh, party IT department head Amit Malviya, national media in-charge Anil Baluni, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were among those who are in the meeting.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal files police complaint over alleged assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence
AAP MP Swati Maliwal has filed a police complaint alleging assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Delhi Police visited her home for details, but it's unclear if her statement was recorded. The NCW has summoned Kejriwal's aide over the allegations, with a hearing scheduled. AAP leader Sanjay Singh condemned the incident.
Over 86% senior execs using AI for driving revenue growth: TCS study
86% of senior business leaders, per TCS study, use AI for revenue growth. 45% expect half their workforce to use Generative AI in 3 years. Harrick Vin notes AI solutions deployment challenges. 57% executives are excited about AI impact. Enterprises are moving towards wide-and-deep AI adoption.
PM Modi should clarify on BJP's '75 years age rule': AAP's Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh calls for PM Modi to clarify BJP's '75 years retirement formula'. Amit Shah has confirmed Modi's leadership post-2024.
"Last election of my life...": Digvijaya Singh's touching appeal to voters
Reflecting on his life's journey, 77-year-old Congress veteran shared a personal story about moving to Raghogarh after his father's death and meeting a respected local merchant, Kasturchand Kathari. Kathari's advice, summarized in 12 Hindi lines, emphasized life goals like earning, saving for jewelry and a house, and making a name for oneself.
Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan dies after prolonged cancer battle
Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan was being treated at a hospital in the Uttar Pradesh capital, she said, adding that he will be cremated in the afternoon. Anjaan began his political career at the Lucknow University Students Union (LUSU) in 1977.
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