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PIL challenges 10% ministerial cap in Delhi, seeks constitutional amendment
New Delhi, April 9: A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking an amendment to Article 239AA to increase the number of ministers in the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
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.
'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.
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.
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: 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.
JPC on One Nation One Election: Expert opinions from renowned jurists on March 25
New Delhi, March 20: The Joint Committee on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has scheduled its sittings on March 25 and April 2, 2025.
BJP protests against Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, calls it unconstitutional
Bengaluru, March 20: The BJP delegation on Wednesday met the governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot and submitted a memorandum related to the Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, stating that the new law is unconstitutional and will weaken local governance in Bengaluru, as per an official statement.
ONOE proposal takes shape: JPC meet with Harish Salve and Ajit Shah yields 'positive' discussion, constructive suggestions
By Suchitra Mukherjee, New Delhi, March 18: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) held a five-hour meeting on Monday, where legal experts Harish Salve and Justice Ajit Prakash Shah provided insights on the proposal.
Former Solicitor General Harish Salve meets JPC on One Nation One Election
New Delhi, March 17: Former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve on Monday met the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation One Election.
K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar to attend meeting on March 22 in Chennai to oppose delimitation
Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, will attend the meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.
Stalin writes to Siddaramaiah, invites him for meeting on March 22 to oppose delimitation
Bengaluru, March 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written a letter to his Karnataka counterpart, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his support in opposing delimitation.
Implement women's reservation without linking it to delimitation exercise, says Kamal Haasan
Chennai, March 8: On the occasion of International Women's Day, actor and politician Kamal Haasan has urged the Centre to implement women's reservation without linking it to the delimitation exercise.
TVK chief Vijay calls for freezing number of Lok Sabha seats based on 1971 Census
Chennai, March 5: Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay, on Wednesday called for the indefinite freezing of Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 Census.
Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam criticizes potential delimitation based on population
Chennai, March 5: Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam criticized the potential delimitation process based on population, warning that it could reduce southern states' representation.
JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sees intense debate over feasibility, fairness, and legal hurdles
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, February 25: A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Tuesday saw intense questioning from MPs across political parties, who raised concerns over the "feasibility, fairness, and constitutional validity" of the "One Nation, One Election" proposal.
Mexico moves to block US extraterritorial actions over terrorism designations
Mexico City, Feb 21: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed two constitutional amendments to strengthen national sovereignty and impose harsher penalties on foreigners engaged in illegal activities in Mexico.
Nepal PM KP Oli promises to bring constitution amendment bill for 'stability'
Kathmandu, January 31: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has promised to bring a constitution amendment bill to the parliament to make necessary changes, while stressing on the need to bring stability in the country.
Am I allowed to run again? US President Trump jests during address to House Republicans
Florida, January 28: US President Donald Trump in his remarks to GOP Members of Congress in Miami, Florida joked if he could run for the next Presidential elections in 2028.
Amid divided opinions, parliament panel discussed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament to examine Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 convened on Wednesday, marking the beginning of an intense debate between ruling and opposition parties over the proposed legislation.