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South Korean police to deploy 14,000 personnel in Seoul as court poised to rule on Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, April 1: South Korean police have decided to deploy some 14,000 personnel in Seoul, according to sources familiar with the matter on Tuesday, as the Constitutional Court is poised to rule on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case later this week.
South Korea: Parties give mixed response to court's imminent verdict on Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, April 1: The South Korean rival political parties gave mixed responses on Tuesday to an imminent ruling by the Constitutional Court on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, with the ruling party voicing hope that the case would be dismissed, and the main Opposition party saying Yoon should be removed from office.
South Korea: Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon's impeachment on Friday
Seoul, April 1: The South Korean Constitutional Court said it will deliver its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment at 11 a.m. Friday, raising hopes of an end to the political turmoil that has gripped the nation since his short-lived imposition of martial law in December.
South Korean Constitutional Court justices reviewing Yoon's impeachment case with 'extra care': Court official
Seoul, March 31: The South Korean Constitutional Court's eight justices are deliberating on suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case with "extra care," a court official said on Monday amid growing calls for a swift verdict.
CJI-led Bench to hear PIL against Places of Worship Act 1991 on Tuesday
New Delhi, March 31: The Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Tuesday, a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
Trump hints at defying constitution with third term bid, says 'not joking'
Washington, DC, March 31: US President Donald Trump has set off a firestorm by suggesting he may seek a third term in office, despite the constitutional barriers, CBS News reported.
Nepal: Parties accuse former king of inciting violence, plotting against republic
Kathmandu, March 31: Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah has been described as the main orchestrator behind violent protests that engulfed the nation this week.
South Korean ruling party urges Constitutional Court to make swift ruling on Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, March 31: The interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Monday called on the Constitutional Court to swiftly deliver its verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.
Trump says 'there are methods' for seeking a third presidential term
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibiting it, claiming in an interview that "there are methods" for achieving this and emphasising he was "not joking".
It will go by the Constitution: Union Minister Suresh Gopi defends delimitation amid opposition by southern states'
Chennai, March 29: Amid the ongoing debate over the delimitation exercise, Union Minister Suresh Gopi defended the process on Thursday, asserting that it would be conducted strictly as per the Constitution.
South Korea: Thousands hold rallies in Seoul for, against Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, March 29: Tens of thousands of people staged rallies in South Korea's Seoul on Saturday, either demanding the ouster or reinstatement of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached over his short-lived martial law invocation in December.
PM Modi's vision of reverence for Dr Ambedkar reflected in holiday: Anurag Thakur praises the decision
New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Anurag Thakur lauded the government's decision to announce a public holiday on April 14, marking the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India's Constitution.
No threat to Constitution, as long as there is moon and sun: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that as long as there is a moon and a sun, no one will be able to change the Constitution of India.
Maha moving on the path of Constitution, will continue relentlessly: Dy CM Shinde
Mumbai, March 26: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that Maharashtra is now moving strongly on the path of the Constitution and will not stop.
Executive, legislature, judiciary not pitted against each other, have to function in tandem: RS Chairman
New Delhi, March 26: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday that the executive, legislature and judiciary are not pitted against each other, and all the institutions in the country have to function in tandem with well-meant checks and balances.
Insult to Ambedkar's constitution: Yogi Adityanath questions DK Shivakumar's comment on changing constitution
Lucknow, March 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath fiercely criticised DK Shivakumar and the Congress party, reacting to Shivakumar's recent remarks on constitutional changes to accommodate "religion-based" reservations in Karnataka as a direct affront to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's legacy.
People will change govt if you try to change Constitution, Oppn warns Mahayuti
Mumbai, March 25: The Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Tuesday warned the Mahayuti government that if any attempt is made to change the Constitution, the people will change the government.”
Boost to ONOE: JPC backs Constitutional amendments, says basic structure won't be disrupted
By Suchitra Mukherjee, New Delhi, March 25: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) held a crucial meeting on Monday, lasting over five hours.
Kerala urges SC to expedite hearing of its plea against Governor's inaction in assent to bills
New Delhi, March 25: The state of Kerala on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to expeditiously decide its plea filed against "inaction" on the part of Governor in giving assent to the bills passed by the Assembly.
South Korean Acting President calls for respecting Constitutional Court's decision on Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, March 25: South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo called on the nation on Tuesday to respect the Constitutional Court's decision on suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment regardless of the outcome.
South Korean Court denies request from farmers' group to enter Seoul with tractors for rally
Seoul, March 24: A Seoul court on Monday denied a request from a farmers' group to use tractors during a planned rally in the capital later this week calling for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office, judicial sources said.
South Korea's constitutional court reinstates PM Han Duck-soo as acting president
Seoul, March 24: South Korea's Constitutional Court made a landmark decision on Monday, reinstating impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, Al Jazeera reported.
South Korea: Impeached President Yoon's criminal trial on insurrection charges to formally begin April 14
Seoul, March 24: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's criminal trial on insurrection charges will formally begin April 14, a court said on Monday.
'Behenji' reignites her fight for marginalised communities; says no compromise on reservation
Lucknow, March 24: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, has declared her unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Constitution from any political attempts to tamper with its provisions on reservation.
Cong submits breach of privilege notice against J.P. Nadda, Kiren Rijiju in RS for 'misleading the House'
New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 24: The Congress on Monday moved a breach of privilege notice against BJP National President and Union Minister for Health J.P. Nadda and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha for "having blatantly misled the House allegedly by charging that the Congress is changing the Constitution for Muslim reservation".
'Will take legal action for misquoting me': Shivakumar on Muslim quota remarks
Bengaluru, March 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that he will take legal action against the BJP for misquoting him over Muslim quota remarks.
Not our ministers, those in power want to change Constitution, alleges Kharge in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar again on Monday after BJP MPs accused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, of advocating for changes to the Constitution -- a charge the Congress party firmly rejected as baseless.
Rijiju says Congress 'changing' Constitution for Muslim reservation, Kharge denies
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Monday as the BJP accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing Muslim reservation, and also claimed that the Congress leaders were keen to amend the Constitution for this.
Unnecessary concerns raised, mistrust created on delimitation: RSS
Bengaluru, March 22: Commenting on the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting in Chennai and concerns raised by various state governments across the country regarding delimitation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said on Saturday that unnecessary concerns are being raised and mistrust is being created over the issue.
First JAC meeting on delimitation a 'good beginning' to protect federalism: DK Shivakumar
Chennai, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation as "a good beginning" to protect "the federal structure and the constitution of this country."
Stalin's delimitation meet a desperate attempt to divert attention from critical issues: TN BJP
Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson and senior party leader, ANS Prasad said that the DMK-led government in the state, under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin, has launched a malicious campaign against the Centre's delimitation exercise.
Thankful of HM's assurance...: Jagan Reddy's 'placatory' letter to PM Modi on delimitation
Tadepalli, March 22: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has taken a more plactory stand in his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the delimitation exercise.
Next meeting on delimitation will be held in Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said that the next meeting on the delimitation of constituencies will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urges PM Modi to ensure fair delimitation exercise
Tadepalli, March 22: The former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging hime to ensure that the upcoming delimitation exercise be conducted in a manner that ensures no state experiences a reduction in its representation in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Delimitation row: Progressive states face a choice -- submit or resist, we choose resistance, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting that “Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and every progressive state, today in this room faces a stark choice: submit to domination or rise in resistance.
Philippines: Senator Marcos seeks clarity on ex-President Duterte's ICC arrest
Manila, March 22: Philippine Senator Imee Marcos said on Saturday that she is still studying whether to conduct another Senate committee hearing on the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Delimitation row: We will see to it that none of our seats get reduced, says K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said on Saturday that all states opposing the delimitation proposal by the Union government will work together to ensure that no state's parliamentary seats are reduced.
Ensure delimitation doesn't reduce representation of any state in Parl: Jagan urges PM Modi
New Delhi, March 22: YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to ensure that the delimitation exercise is carried out in such a manner that no state faces a reduction in its representation (number of seats) in Parliament.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
South Korea: Opposition parties introduce motion to impeach Acting President Choi
Seoul, March 21: Five Opposition parties of South Korea submitted a motion to impeach South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday over his non-appointment of a ninth justice at the Constitutional Court.