Day: November 26, 2019

Hong Kong campus siege ending with one protester found

HONG KONG — A weeklong police siege of a university in Hong Kong may be winding down, closing one of the more violent chapters in the city’s long-running anti-government protests. A search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a […]

Some governors trying to run parallel administrations: WB Speaker

Kolkata, Nov 26: West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee Tuesday said the resignation of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reflects the “beauty of democracy” at a time when certain governors are trying to run parallel administrations. “Just came to know Maharashtra Chief Minister has resigned. This is the beauty of […]

Maha drama: Fadnavis makes way for Sena-NCP-Cong combine

Mumbai, Nov 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis resigned on Tuesday, barely 80 hours after taking oath for the second time, the move necessitated by his deputy Ajit Pawar’s resignation citing “personal reasons”. Fadnavis was sworn in on November 23 in an early morning hush hush ceremony, with the […]

Pakistan’s top court suspends extension for army chief

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended an extension of the term of office for the country’s army chief, putting it on a possible collision course with the powerful military. General Qamar Javed Bajwa was handed a three-year extension on Aug. 19, with the office of Prime […]

Secularism under threat: M K Narayanan

Kolkata, Nov 26 (PTI) Former West Bengal governor and national security advisor M K Narayanan Tuesday said secularism enshrined in the Constitution is under threat. The choice is not between development and democracy, he said, adding progress does not mean suppressing democratic rights and liberal values. Narayanan was the […]

Ajit Pawar’s resignation a face-saving act: Khadse

Mumbai, Nov 26:  Senior BJP leader Eknath Khadse on Tuesday dubbed Ajit Pawar’s resignation as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra a “face saving act”. Bringing another twist in the seesawing political drama in Maharashtra, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who had joined hands with the BJP and took oath […]

Prime Minister Urges the Country to Uphold the Duties Enshrined in the Constitution

Constitution is the Holy Book Which Provides Dignity to the Citizen and Upholds Unity of the Country Prime Minister Participates in the 70th Constitution Day Celebrations open view news desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the strength of inclusivity in our Constitution and said that this has […]

President of India attends Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of Adoption of the Constitution of India

open view news desk The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, attends the commemoration of 70th anniversary of adoption of the Constitution of India, being organized by the Indian Parliamentary Group, in the Central Hall of Parliament House today (November 26, 2019). Speaking on the occasion, the President […]

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