Ex-Union minister Margaret Alva is Opposition’s vice presidential pick


Ex-Union minister Margaret Alva is Opposition’s vice presidential pick

The Opposition has picked veteran Congress leader Margaret Alva as its vice presidential pick. Announcing the development, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Sunday, “The Opposition candidate for the post of Vice President of India will be Margaret Alva." Alva (80) would file her nomination...

President election: 4,800 MPs and MLAs will vote today to elect 15th President of India.


President election: 4,800 MPs and MLAs will vote today to elect 15th President of India.

The term of office of Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, is ending on 24 July. As per Article 62 of the Constitution of India, an election to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of the outgoing President is required to be completed before the expiration...

Fuel crisis: Sri Lanka has a unique plan to sell petrol


Fuel crisis: Sri Lanka has a unique plan to sell petrol

Kanchana Wijesekara, Sri Lanka's Minister of Power and Energy, unveiled the "National Fuel Pass" fuel restriction programme on July 15 in the midst of the island nation's severe fuel scarcity and raging economic crisis. The weekly allocation of petrol quota is guaranteed under the new...

Netherlands and Zimbabwe have secured their place in the ICC T20 World Cup


Netherlands and Zimbabwe have secured their place in the ICC T20 World Cup

The Netherlands and Zimbabwe have secured their place in the ICC T20 World Cup by defeating USA and Papua New Guinea respectively in the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Netherlands beat USA by seven wickets while Zimbabwe beat PNG by 27 runs. Winning the toss and electing...

Rishi Sunak's lead continues as a contender for the post of UK PM, also got the most votes in the second round


Rishi Sunak's lead continues as a contender for the post of UK PM, also got the most votes in the second round

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak has maintained his lead as the successor of Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister of the UK. In the second round also, he has got the maximum votes. Sunak stood first with 101 votes, followed by junior trade minister Penny Mordaunt who secured 83 votes. Foreign...

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