Political Transition News - Latest Updates & Headlines
My statement on power sharing pact between K'taka CM, Dy CM true: BJP's Ashoka
Bengaluru, March 3: Referring to the statement made by former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Veerappa Moily, who said that no one can stop Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar from becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Leader of Opposition R.
Bangladesh adviser Nahid Islam resigns from cabinet to join politics
Dhaka, February 25: Nahid Islam, the information adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, resigned on Tuesday from the cabinet led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to join politics.
NTK women's wing coordinator Kaliyammal to join Vijay's TVK
Chennai, Feb 25: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) women's wing state coordinator Kaliyammal, who formally resigned from the party, will officially join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Delhi govt terminates all co-terminus appointments made earlier in former CM and minister offices
New Delhi, February 21: The Delhi government has terminated all co-terminus appointments made earlier in the offices of former Chief Minister and cabinet ministers.
Bangladeshi political parties at loggerheads over holding elections
Dhaka, Feb 13: With the Election Commission of Bangladesh stating that it is preparing to hold general elections anytime after December 2025, two former allies Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are at loggerheads over having local elections first.
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh's interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement
Dhaka, February 13: Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights body, has called on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that security forces act impartially and uphold the rule of law in addressing political violence.
Bangladesh promises to hold elections as pressure mounts on interim govt
Dhaka, Feb 11: The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Tuesday said that it is preparing to hold the national elections anytime between December 2025 to June 2026.
US: Senate moves forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence
Washington DC, February 11: The US Senate on Monday voted along party lines to move forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence, paving the way for a final confirmation vote, according to a report by Politico.
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally exit ECOWAS
Abuja, Jan 30: The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led nations jointly declared an intention to exit the regional bloc.
After cudgels with Arif Mohammad Khan, Kerala CPI-M praises new guv Arlekar
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: After a tumultuous relationship with outgoing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, the ruling CPI-M in Kerala appears to be cozying up to the new Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Donald Trump, Joe Biden arrives together to Capitol Rotunda for swearing-in ceremony
Washington, DC, January 20: President-elect Donald Trump along side outgoing US President Joe Biden arrived at US Capitol together from White House for the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
Biden tells Americans his achievements will 'bloom for decades'
Washington, Jan 16: US President Joe Biden signed off on his four years in office and more than 50 years in politics, telling Americans they will see the full benefits of his administration "bloom for decades to come."
US: Michelle Obama to not attend swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump
Washington, DC, January 15: Former US first lady Michelle Obama will not attend US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony on January 20, her office announced on Tuesday, without sharing explanation for her decision, CNN reported.
Austrian FM sworn in as interim Chancellor
Vienna, Jan 10: Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was sworn in on Friday as the country's interim Chancellor, following the recent resignation of Karl Nehammer.
Egypt, US Foreign Ministers discuss developments in Gaza, Syria
Cairo, January 5: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call today to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and Syria.