NO CONFIDENCE MOTION
A combination of factors keep Tamil Nadu politics astir despite CM Vijay's popularity
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked TVK MLAs to remain vigilant against potential attempts to destabilise his government. The caution comes as the six-month bar on moving a no-confidence motion against the government has ended.
Parliament's Monsoon session remains unprorogued for record 88 days
Parliament's Monsoon session has not been prorogued for 88 days, exceeding the previous record of 87 days. This situation raises the possibility of convening Parliament for discussions, especially regarding the Women's Reservation Bill. The government keeps options open for an extended session, which requires just two days' notice. In contrast, initiating a new session would necessitate a minimum of 14 days' notice.
Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh says BJP must regain Manipur's trust, flags infighting ahead of polls
N Biren Singh emphasizes the need for the BJP government in Manipur to regain public confidence before elections. He criticizes the current government's handling of ongoing violence and issues related to illegal immigration. Singh highlights a strong public demand for his return as chief minister and expresses concerns over the party's ability to connect with voters.
Cornell faculty to vote on no-confidence motion against president over rape case handling
Cornell University faculty will hold a meeting to discuss a no-confidence resolution against the administration's response to a rape case. This follows widespread criticism of President Michael Kotlikoff's handling of the situation involving a student. The faculty previously confronted Kotlikoff during a private meeting, where he acknowledged some administrative missteps. Following the meeting, many faculty members expressed a lack of confidence in the administration.
France’s budget crunch: Four ways Lecornu could break the deadlock
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government is preparing for a contentious budget season ahead of elections. The opposition parties are increasing their resistance to proposed deficit-cutting plans. Budget discussions in parliament have faced numerous delays and amendments, complicating passage. If the budget is not approved within 70 days, emergency legislation may be needed. The overall outcome could significantly impact investor confidence and the government's financial strategy.
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil chief to seek dissolution, likely to join BJP
Akhoon, an NC leader, rebelled against the party earlier this year when he refused to step down as chief executive councillor after completing two and a half years in favour of the alliance partner Congress, as per a power-sharing arrangement. This term of the LAHDC (Kargil) will end in October 2028.
Cornell University Gangrape Case: Lawyers of frat brothers hit back at Jane Doe's attorney over media leak claims
New insights have surfaced in the gang rape case linked to seven students from Cornell University. Defense attorneys for Diego Sarabia have strongly rejected accusations from the victim's representative, alleging misconduct and media disclosures. They contend that the victim's lawyer had prior communication with a news source before initiating the lawsuit.
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced backlash over multiple incidents on campus before facing heat over the ‘gang rape’ incident; all you need to know
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faces criticism regarding his handling of a 2024 gang rape incident. During a recent faculty meeting, members voiced their dissatisfaction with the administration's response. The victim, Jane Doe, has since filed a lawsuit in September 2026 alleging the university's negligence. Responding to the fallout, Kotlikoff condemned the allegations as incredibly disturbing and appointed a task force to investigate.
Did Trump’s press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lie about bar exam claims during White House debut? Fresh claims emerge as she remains under scrutiny over her credentials
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faces scrutiny over her legal credentials after a report disclosed her failure to pass the California bar exam following law school in 2011. While she claimed to be a lawyer during her time in China, her qualifications remain questionable as no records of her being a licensed attorney exist in multiple states.
Cornell gang rape case: Pressure mounts on university President Michael Kotlikoff over lawsuit, faces no confidence motion
Faculty members at Cornell University expressed dissatisfaction at a recent meeting regarding President Michael Kotlikoff’s administration. Concerns mount over the handling of sexual assault allegations made by a student against fraternity members. The Faculty Senate is considering a no-confidence resolution, with many members losing faith in the administration. A lawsuit filed by the victim has further intensified the university's ongoing crisis.
BFI suspends secretary general Pramod Kumar for alleged financial irregularities
Pramod Kumar, the Secretary General of the Boxing Federation of India, has been suspended from his position. This comes amid serious allegations against Kumar regarding financial misconduct and abuse of power that have triggered calls for an investigation.
Opposition leaders submit notice for no confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar
Opposition leaders, including Jairam Ramesh and Nadim ul Haq, submitted a no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairperson during disrupted Winter Parliament sessions. Sixty MPs signed the motion, aiming to remove the chairman under Article 67(B). Though unlikely to succeed due to their numbers, the move is seen as a strategy to unite the INDIA bloc.
Simultaneous polls: No-confidence motion coupled with 'confidence motion' to prevent premature dissolution of House, EC had said
Proposing amendments to the Constitution, the EC had said the term of Lok Sabha would normally commence and expire on a particular date (and not on the date on which it completes five years from the date of its first sitting). The period for general election to constitute the new House should be so determined that Lok Sabha could commence its term on the pre-determined date.
PM Narendra Modi tears into Opposition during no-confidence motion debate: Here's all what he said
While speaking on the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Centre, PM Modi said that the motion has always proven to be lucky for his government. "No-confidence motion has proven to be always lucky for us, and this one also will ensure we return with a record-breaking mandate," he said in the Lok Sabha amidst opposition din.
Discussion on no-confidence motion to begin in Lok Sabha today
It is anticipated that during the discussion on the no-confidence motion, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will participate. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge confirmed Rahul Gandhi's participation, stating, "(Rahul Gandhi) will certainly speak," when questioned about his involvement in the Lok Sabha's no-confidence motion discussion set to take place today.
BJP holds parliamentary party meeting ahead of No Confidence motion in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the BJP's Parliamentary Party meeting for the no-confidence debate scheduled to take place in the Lower House of Parliament, India. The Narendra Modi-led NDA Government will face a no-confidence motion during the debate which was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
What is no-confidence motion, how its debated and what happens if party/alliance lose or win
No-confidence motion: PM Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has a clear majority of 301 members in the Lok Sabha, so the no-confidence vote will not impact its stability. But a no-confidence motion is often used as a tool by the opposition to force a discussion in the House on particular issues.
Lok Sabha to discuss no-confidence motion from August 8 to 10; PM Modi to reply on Aug 10
The Lok Sabha is all set to take up the discussion on no-confidence motion from August 8 to 10 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to reply to the opposition-sponsored move on the last day. The decision was taken at the Lok Sabha's business advisory committee meeting which was boycotted by the opposition bloc INDIA and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann moves confidence motion in state Assembly
Two BJP MLAs -- Ashwani Sharma and Jangi Lal Mahajan -- had earlier walked out of the House after Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan announced that Mann would move the confidence motion. After moving the Motion of Confidence, Mann accused the Congress of supporting BJP's "Operation Lotus" alleging that its MLAs ran away from discussion in the House.
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