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Jaishankar points to 3Cs as challenges to food security: Covid, Conflict,
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
While addressing the High Commissioners/Ambassadors based in Delhi during the luncheon hosted jointly by the department of agriculture and farmers welfare and the ministry of external affairs as a pre-launch celebration of the International Year of Millets (IYOM), Jaishankar said, "I see
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Election Commission shouldn't be 'yes man' of government: SC
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph emphasised that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners should be "procedure-based and transparent".
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Legal experts on appointment of serving bureaucrats in EC
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Legal experts said that appointments to constitutional posts is a fundamental principle of good governance after the Centre appointed bureaucrats as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC).
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SC seeks files from Centre on appointment of Arun Goel as new Election Com
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, objected to the mixing up of the appointment of Goel with the larger issue of the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) already being heard by the court.
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Fair, transparent mechanism required to appoint someone of strong characte
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has said that the Constitution has vested enormous powers on the "fragile shoulder" of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the two Election Commissioners (ECs) and stressed on the "fair and transparent mechanism" so that the "best man" is appointed as the CEC.
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Jaishankar says privileged to see Raja Ravi Verma painting collection at L
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday visited Laxmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat and said that he is "privileged" to see the Raja Ravi Verma painting collection with the 52 foreign ambassadors and high commissioners.
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Jaishankar joins foreign envoys in Gujarat for Navratri celebrations
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday joined foreign ambassadors and high commissioners in the state of Gujarat for the Navratri celebration.
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Maharashtra issues order for compliance of ban on Popular Front of India
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Department has issued an order using powers under Section 42 of UAPA authorizing the Police commissioners and District magistrates to exercise their powers against the Popular Front of India (PFI).
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Himachal: ECI holds meet with political parties ahead of Assembly polls
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 23 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) held review meetings today on the preparedness for the incoming Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh with Deputy Commissioners and Superintendent of Police, IG, DIG and CAPF and Nodal Officers
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Polish envoy signs condolence book at British High Commission on Queen Eli
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Polish Ambassador to India, Adam Burakowski, on Friday signed the condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II at the British High Commission in New Delhi.
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Distribute house, crop damage relief money immediately: K'taka CM instruct
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 29 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai instructed deputy commissioners of districts to distribute compensation for crop loss and house damage immediately to those affected by rains.
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Himachal landslides: CM directs top officials to expedite relief, rescue o
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 21 (ANI): In view of the landslides triggered by torrential rains, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday directed the Deputy Commissioners of the state to ensure immediate relief and rescue operations besides deploying men and
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