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Dhankhar Exit Reveals Rift Over Varma Impeachment
A dramatic resignation by Vice‑President Jagdeep Dhankhar shook Parliament on 21 July, as his departure came amid an escalating clash with the government over impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. Dhankhar, serving ex officio as Rajya Sabha chairman, accepted an impeachment motion backed by...
Veteran BJP Figure to Succeed Dhankhar
A seasoned leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to step into the Vice‑Presidential role following the abrupt resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, sources within the party have confirmed. BJP insiders have dismissed speculation about considering alliance partners, such as Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar, indicating the decision will...
Bench to Hear Justice Varma’s Plea After CJI Recuses
Supreme Court Chief Justice B R Gavai has stepped aside from hearing Justice Yashwant Varma’s petition that contests an in‑house inquiry report over the discovery of large sums of unaccounted cash at the judge’s official residence in New Delhi. Justice Varma has requested a new bench, citing significant constitutional concerns about the...
Dhankhar’s Late‑Night Visit Preceded Sudden Exit
Vice‑President Jagdeep Dhankhar handed in his resignation at Rashtrapati Bhavan during an unscheduled meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at approximately 9 pm on Monday, officials confirmed. Around half an hour later, he posted the formal resignation letter on X, citing health concerns and medical advice under Article 67 of the Constitution....
U.S.–Japan Deal Spurs $550 Billion Investment, Sets 15 % Tariff
A landmark trade accord between the United States and Japan has emerged, featuring a $550 billion Japanese investment into U. S. sectors and a reciprocal 15 % tariff on Japanese imports. President Donald Trump heralded it as “the largest trade deal in history,” while Japan committed to opening its markets to...
Air India APU Blaze Marks Ominous Trend for Carrier
An Air India Airbus A321 operating flight AI‑315 from Hong Kong to New Delhi was engulfed in flames in the auxiliary power unit a few minutes after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport on 22 July 2025. The aircraft had safely touched down and parked at the gate when...
Parliament Plunged into Chaos as Lok Sabha Adjourned Again
Tensions soared in the Lok Sabha on 22 July 2025 when Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House until 12 noon following unruly behaviour by opposition MPs, who blocked proceedings with placards and slogans demanding debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror strike. Proceedings began at 11 am amid a charged atmosphere. Opposition...
Strategic Shift Signals Backward Class Nominee for Vice‑President
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on 21 July, citing health concerns, has triggered a decisive move from the ruling National Democratic Alliance. With a vacancy in the Rajya Sabha chairmanship and the second-highest office in the land, the alliance is now actively considering a candidate from the backward or...
Tensions Over Ministers’ Absence Triggered Decision
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s surprise resignation coincided with a contentious deadlock at a Business Advisory Committee meeting earlier the same day. The absence of Leader of the House JP Nadda and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju during the critical session triggered speculation of deeper political friction within the upper chamber...
Probe Into Duplicate Signature in Judge Removal Motion
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has initiated an inquiry following the discovery that an MP’s signature appeared twice on the list of supporters backing a motion to remove a high court judge. Describing the incident as “serious and culpable”, Dhankhar emphasised that such lapses could erode the integrity of...
Supreme Court Warns ED Against Summoning Lawyers for Advice
Supreme Court justices voiced alarm at the Enforcement Directorate’s escalation in issuing summons to legal professionals, declaring the practice an overstep that could jeopardise the sanctity of legal counsel. The bench, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai alongside Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, emphasised that lawyer‑client communications must remain confidential, and...
Bengal Strongly Rejects BJP’s Electoral Revision Blueprint
West Bengal’s Chief Minister has warned that her government will block any attempt to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls akin to Bihar’s in the state. She accused the BJP and the Election Commission of targeting Bengali voters in a bid to manipulate the democratic process, and...
Dhankhar Resigns Amid Political Storm and Health Claims
Vice‑President Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on 21 July, citing health concerns and immediate medical advice under Article 67 of the Constitution. The resignation, tendered to President Droupadi Murmu, came as the Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced and caught many by surprise. Dhankhar’s departure leaves a sudden vacancy in the second‑highest constitutional...
Kerala Mourning Marxist Icon at Durbar Hall
Hundreds of thousands of mourners lined up at the Durbar Hall in Thiruvananthapuram Secretariat from dawn on Tuesday as the body of V. S. Achuthanandan, aged 101, lay in state. The veteran Communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala passed away on Monday at Pattom SUT Hospital following cardiac...
Jagan Linked to ₹3,500 Crore Liquor Policy Kickbacks
A 305‑page chargesheet filed in an Amaravati court by a Special Investigation Team of the Andhra Pradesh Police identifies former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as a beneficiary of alleged monthly kickbacks totalling ₹50–60 crore during the 2019–24 term of his government. The document, however, stops short of naming him...
Gandhi branded ‘Leader of Pakistan’ in fierce BJP rebuttal
BJP national spokesperson C R Kesavan accused Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi of adopting a “toxic pro‑Pakistan narrative” after Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Modi to clarify U. S. President Trump’s claim that “five jets” were shot down during the India‑Pakistan standoff. Kesavan alleged the remarks undermined trust in India’s armed forces and...
Kushwaha Urges Nitish to Relinquish JD Leadership
Upendra Kushwaha, president of Rashtriya Lok Morcha and a former Union minister, has called on Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to hand over the leadership of Janata Dal, arguing that it is no longer possible to helm both government and party functions. The appeal, voiced via social media on the occasion...
Thackeray Remarks Stir Political Storm in Gujarat
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray has sparked a fierce backlash in Gujarat after claiming Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former Prime Minister Morarji Desai held anti-Marathi views. Gujarat’s Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and Patidar leaders have collectively demanded a ban on his entry and filed calls for a First...
