Election for VP must be held 'ASAP' in event of a vacancy
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 () The election to the vice-president's office must occur promptly upon a vacancy, or before the incumbent's term expires. The electoral college, comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, elects the vice-president through proportional representation using a single transferable vote. The Election Commission oversees the process, with MPs voting by secret ballot and political parties unable to issue whips.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur took a swipe at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's claim of "vote theft", saying that after "every defeat, Congress.. DNA
The Income Tax (No 2) Bill, seeking to replace the six decades old Income Tax Act 1961 and make the provisions S.I.M.P.L.E. to understand, was given a nod by the.. DNA
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized opposition parties for boycotting the Income Tax Bill discussion in Rajya Sabha, despite prior agreement for.. IndiaTimes
Rahul Gandhi has alleged vote theft in 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Bengaluru Central, claiming irregularities similar to those previously flagged... IndiaTimes
Jalaluddin, a 38-year-old student from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer has filed his nomination papers for the Vice-Presidential election by submitting his papers to the.. DNA
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has voiced concerns over the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, noting his absence from public view since his.. IndiaTimes
Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha faced disruptions due to opposition protests demanding a discussion on Bihar's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The.. IndiaTimes
Kiren Rijiju expressed concern about Rajya Sabha disruptions. He urged MPs to follow a 1997 resolution for smooth functioning. The Upper House lost 53 hours of.. IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to enhance transparency in Bihar's electoral roll revision by publishing the names and reasons for.. IndiaTimes
India's Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to publicly display the names of voters removed from Bihar's electoral rolls after a special revision... IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court is reviewing concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement in Bihar's electoral roll revision. The court highlighted a "trust deficit".. IndiaTimes
Pakistan's Army chief General Asim Munir threatened India, mentioning the Jamnagar refinery as a potential target. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld the.. IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing petitions challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in.. IndiaTimes
Minta Devi from Bihar has criticized opposition MPs for using her name in a protest against the Election Commission's voter roll revision. INDIA bloc leaders.. IndiaTimes
Five Congress MPs, led by KC Venugopal, have requested a thorough investigation into alleged safety lapses on an Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to.. IndiaTimes
Indian Parliamentarians have expressed concerns to the government regarding Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's 'nuclear sabre-rattling' made while in the US. MPs.. IndiaTimes