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Sexual harassment case: Raj Bhavan employee moves SC challenging immunity to Bengal Governor

New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The woman staff member of the West Bengal Raj Bhawan, who had alleged sexual harassment by Governor CV Ananda Bose, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the immunity granted to the Governor under Article 361 of the Constitution. She has asked the apex court to decide “whether sexual harassment and molestation form part of discharging or performing duties by the Governor”, to grant him a blanket immunity under Article 361 of the Constitution. According to Article 361(2) of the Constitution, no criminal proceedings can be instituted or continued against the President or Governor of

Kirodi Lal Meena resigns from Rajasthan Cabinet after BJP’s electoral setback

Jaipr, July 04 (PTI): BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena has stepped down from the Rajasthan Cabinet, his aide confirmed on Thursday. Meena had pledged to resign from his ministerial post if the BJP lost any of the seven parliamentary seats he was overseeing in the recent Lok Sabha polls. Following the party’s loss of some seats, including his hometown Dausa, he fulfilled his promise. ‘Kirodi Meena resigned as minister. He submitted his resignation to the chief minister 10 days ago,’ the aide stated. The Lok Sabha election outcomes were declared on June 4.

Hemant Soren staked claim to form Jharkhand govt after Champai Soren’s resignation

Hemant Soren

In a significant political shift, Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday, clearing the path for Hemant Soren to form the government. Hemant, who is currently out on bail in a money laundering case, was unanimously chosen as the legislature party leader by the JMM-led alliance. The dramatic day unfolded with Champai Soren tendering his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan. He cited the decision of the coalition partners, emphasizing the alliance’s unity. Hemant Soren confirmed that all formalities to form the government are complete, with the swearing-in ceremony expected soon. This leadership change comes amid ongoing

Union Cabinet reviews OROP Pension revisions

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The Union Cabinet has recently reviewed a proposal to update pension amounts under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, according to reliable sources. Under the OROP scheme, pensions are revised every five years. The most recent update took effect in July 2019. While the proposal was included in the agenda for Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, no official statement has been released as of yet. This report is given by Press Trust of India (PTI). The Sen Times holds no responsibility for its content.

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