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African nation plans to reintroduce death penalty for serious crimes

The country had abolished capital punishment in 2018

The Independent UK

DN Exclusive: Modi Cabinet 3.0 Swearing-in Rainbow Glimpses From Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of Office and Secrecy to the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Must follow the pictorial story on Dynamite News:

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Modi Cabinet 3.0: Narendra Modi sworn-in as Prime Minister; Council of Ministers taking oath

The President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of Office and Secrecy to Modi at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Watch the latest update from Rashtrapati Bhavan in this report of Dynamite News:

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Modi Cabinet 3.0: Countdown for Narendra Modi swearing-in ceremony as PM begins; 69 Ministers also to take oath

The President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Modi and his new Council of Ministers at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Watch the latest update from Rashtrapati Bhavan in this report of Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Ahead of swearing in ceremony, PM Modi hosts high tea for would-be ministers

Newly elected members of parliament who are among those probable to be included in the new Cabinet and Council of Ministers of Narendra Modi-led government were on Sunday afternoon invited for high tea at the Prime Minister's residence ahead of the oath-taking ceremony later this evening.

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Key NDA meeting at PM Modi's residence concludes

A crucial meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance was held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in Delhi on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No information available on President Murmu returning files for reconsideration, Rashtrapati Bhavan says in RTI response

The case pertains to a petition filed by Raj Kapil of Tamil Nadu under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 seeking to know the number of times Ms. Murmu had returned a decision or decisions taken by the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers, the Cabinet, the Appointments Committee…

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Union Council of Ministers discuss 100-day agenda for quick implementation after formation of new government

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has expressed confidence of retaining power at the Centre for a third term under Mr. Modi on the back of its development and welfare planks.

The Hindu

PM Modi to chair Council of Ministers meet on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on March 3 in what is likely to be the last such exercise.

The Hindu

States in Court against their Governors

Non-BJP ruled States have approached SC accusing Governors of using non-existent discretion to delay passing of crucial Bills. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Punjab allege Bills in limbo for months/years, causing constitutional deadlock. SC had to intervene in April for Telangana Governor to clear Bills. Article 200 1st proviso says Governor…

The Hindu

Ethiopia's declaring a state of emergency in its Amhara region as local fighters clash with military

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | ‘Human error’ led to Balasore train tragedy, says report; NCP feud festers, goes to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s court, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

PM Modi meets Council of Ministers, speaks of ‘Vision 2047’

Addressing his Council of Ministers amid swirling speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the road to 2047, the year India would mark the centenary of Independence, and urged his colleagues to keep the focus on infrastructure development and its impact.

The Hindu

T.N. Cabinet reshuffle | Thangam Thennarasu replaces Palanivel Thiaga Rajan as Tamil Nadu Finance Minister

In a major reshuffle of portfolios of his council of Ministers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on May 11, 2023, divested Palanivel Thiaga Rajan of his Finance and Human Resources Management portfolios and allocated them to senior Cabinet member Thangam Thennarasu.

The Hindu

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Spain establishes its own space agency

The country's Council of Ministers voted to allow the Spanish Space Agency, or Agencia Espacial Española (AEE), to commence operations on March 7.

The Conversation

Pension reform in France: Macron and demonstrators resume epic tussle begun over 30 years ago

More than 1 million people poured onto the streets in France on Thursday to protest the government’s plans to reform the pension regime. The bill, which was presented to the Council of Ministers on Monday, aims to raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 years old starting from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwait: Emiri Pardon Paves Way for Resolving Outstanding Issues

Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Ahmed Al-Saadoun hailed a pardon issued by Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah for a number of Kuwaiti figures, who were either under arrest or living abroad. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers issued a statement pertaining to Decree No.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Approves Energy Supply Law

The Saudi Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday the Energy Supply law, which complements the sector’s legislative system based on the best international practices. In this regard, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman noted that the law “aims to enable the efforts of restructuring the energy sector, in order…

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Crown Prince Accredits Development Approach for Darin and Tarout Island

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, announced on Thursday the accreditation of a development approach for the Darin and Tarout Island and future initiatives of the island, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He also announced the establishment of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwaiti Government Issues Special Pardons

The Kuwaiti government issued a decree on Monday granting special amnesty for a number of convicted citizens. The move comes in response to the requests of parliamentary forces, and ahead of the government’s expected program. The head of the Government Communication Center, and government spokesman Tariq Al-Muzram said in a…

France 24

No, the French are not destroying their vehicles in Mali and Burkina Faso

A video showing vehicles being destroyed in Africa has sparked all kinds of explanations on social media since it first appeared on November 13. The two most popular theories are that the video shows French troops destroying vehicles while pulling out of Mali or that it shows French actions as…

France 24

Lebanon's parliament begins a (very) long political battle to elect next president

As Lebanon sinks further into acute economic crisis, President Michel Aoun's term of office approaches its end on October 31. Parliament members began the process of electing his successor on September 29. The political tug-of-war over this post, reserved for a member of the Maronite Christian community, is expected to…

The Hindu

Lakhimpur Kheri victims’ families yet to get compensation, SKM tells Modi

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha urges PM to sack Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni from Council of Ministers

The Times of India

SC collegium recommends elevation of Bombay HC chief justice Dipankar Datta to apex court

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday has recommended elevation of Bombay high court Chief Justice Dipankar Datta as Judge of the SC.

The Hindu

Explained | The office of the Governor: its origins, powers, and controversies

The role of the Governor, which originates in the colonial period, has been a contentious one, right from the Constitutional Assembly debates to the Supreme Court cases around it.

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