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India Today
22-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
He got many opportunities to serve India: PM after Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Jagdeep Dhankhar has had "many opportunities to serve the country in various capacities", a remark that came hours after the Vice President resigned from his post citing health a message posted in Hindi and English, PM Modi said, "Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. Wishing him good health".advertisementDhankhar's sudden resignation on Monday evening has triggered speculation in political circles. In a letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, the 74-year-old leader said he was stepping down with immediate effect to "prioritise health care", in line with medical advice. "To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution," Dhankhar wrote in his letter to the took over as 14th Vice President of India in August 2022 and was expected to serve a five-year term till August 2027. His resignation, which also means stepping down as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, came on the opening day of the Monsoon session of Parliament.- Ends
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Govt Is Being Secretive': Congress Demands Op Sindoor Debate, Seeks PM Modi's Presence In Parl
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised the government for not including Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor in the BAC meeting agenda at the start of the monsoon session. He said there was no clarity on when the discussion would take place or if the Prime Minister would be present. Gogoi accused the government of being secretive and ignoring repeated opposition demands, including for a special session. He stressed that the issue must be taken up on priority, especially after international comments on India's armed forces. Gogoi questioned the urgency of the PM's foreign tour, asking why the debate couldn't happen immediately in Parliament.#gauravgogoi #pahalgamattack #operationsindoor #monsoonsession #parliament #congress #nationalsecurity #toi #toibharat
MTV Lebanon
17-07-2025
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
Digital reform in focus as Minister Shehadeh meets donors at ESCWA
Discussions reportedly focused on the digital transformation project, as a key lever for revitalizing the Lebanese the meeting, Minister Shehadeh gave a detailed presentation on his ministry's action plan, noting that "the National Digital Transformation Strategy is ready for launch, pending the approval of the draft law establishing the Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Parliament."Shehadeh explained that "the plan is based on four main axes:- Modernizing the digital infrastructure of public institutions and administrations,- Supporting digital entrepreneurship and developing an incubator environment for startups,- Promoting digital inclusion in marginalized areas,- Securing a legal and legislative framework that encourages investment in the technology sector."During the meeting, Minister Shehadeh also presented a number of model initiatives and projects launched by the ministry, including cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Tourism, as well as other institutional partnerships that serve as practical models for the digital transformation plan across the public of donor countries expressed great interest in the plan, stressing "the importance of securing an integrated legal and implementation framework that ensures transparency, effectiveness, and continuity of the proposed programs, in line with international standards for digital development."
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
SNP veteran Annabelle Ewing will not stand in next election
Veteran SNP politician Annabelle Ewing, who is also one of Holyrood's deputy presiding officers, has announced she will not run for re-election in Ewing, a former minister in previous SNP governments, said it has been an "honour" to represent Cowdenbeath but she will not be seeking is the daughter of Winnie Ewing, one of the party's most iconic figures who died in 2023. Ms Ewing described her mother as a "trailblazer for women" and a "heroine".The MSP was first elected to represent the Mid Scotland and Fife region from 2011 to 2016, before then representing Cowdenbeath. She previously served as MP for Perth from 2001 to 2005. 'The dream shall never die' Ms Ewing said it was "an honour" to represent Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Parliament."My admiration for the grit, determination and community solidarity of my constituents is unbounded," she said."So, it is very hard indeed to inform my constituents of my decision not to seek nomination as SNP candidate in the May 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections."She thanked her staff and party members "who have ensured that the dream shall never die".Ms Ewing said she would continue to stand up for her constituents in parliament until she stands down next year."I will also continue to stand up for my country and to make the case through rational and gentle persuasion for Scottish independence," she added."As my late mother Winnie Ewing famously said: 'Stop the world - Scotland wants to get on.'"A number of MSPs from across the political parties have already announced their intention to step down, including former first minister Humza Ewing's announcement comes days after the SNP's Gordon MacDonald said he would not contest Edinburgh Pentlands earlier in the week, Conservative MSPs Edward Mountain and Liz Smith said they would not seek re-election.
