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  • Presidential reference hearing: Governor expected to act on bills within 'reasonable time', says Supreme Court

    Presidential reference hearing: Governor expected to act on bills within 'reasonable time', says Supreme Court

    Article 200 governs powers of Governor regarding bills passed by the state legislature, allowing them to either assent to the bill, withhold assent, return the bill for reconsideration or reserve the bill for the consideration of President.

  • 'Court can't refuse to answer constitutional question even if row political,' says Supreme Court in Presidential reference hearing

    'Court can't refuse to answer constitutional question even if row political,' says Supreme Court in Presidential reference hearing

    The Supreme Court said it would only interpret the Constitution while dealing with the Presidential reference on whether the court could impose timelines for governors and President to deal with bills passed by state assemblies.

  • SC observation on Presidential Reference: ‘Unjustified to impose blanket timeline for Governors due to some instances of delay in approving Bills'

    SC observation on Presidential Reference: ‘Unjustified to impose blanket timeline for Governors due to some instances of delay in approving Bills'

    Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Tamil Nadu, said contended that without a general direction, States would be compelled to repeatedly approach the Court, adding to the problem.

  • Presidential Reference: Supreme Court raises concern over Governor's alleged power to withhold money bills

    Presidential Reference: Supreme Court raises concern over Governor's alleged power to withhold money bills

    The case is being heard by a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS Narasimha and AS Chandurkar.

  • Manipur Guv Ajay Kumar Bhalla to hold additional charge as Nagaland Guv following La Ganesan's demise

    Manipur Guv Ajay Kumar Bhalla to hold additional charge as Nagaland Guv following La Ganesan's demise

    The vacancy had arisen due to the demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan.

  • Imposing fixed timelines on Guvs, Prez would lead to 'constitutional disorder': Centre to SC on Presidential reference

    Imposing fixed timelines on Guvs, Prez would lead to 'constitutional disorder': Centre to SC on Presidential reference

    The top court has fixed a time schedule for hearing the Presidential Reference and proposed to start the hearing from August 19.

  • No major inflation risk seen if Russian oil imports fall, says RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra

    No major inflation risk seen if Russian oil imports fall, says RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra

    Crude oil is a key factor in inflation, but impact depends on sourcing mix, global prices and government response, says Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta

  • SC allows Kerala to withdraw pleas against Governor over assent to bills as Central govt opposes

    SC allows Kerala to withdraw pleas against Governor over assent to bills as Central govt opposes

    The bills were pending with the Governor for as long as two years and his action "subverted" the functioning of the state legislature, rendering its very existence "ineffective and otiose", Kerala govt had earlier said.

  • ‘Forced to marry against will, adopted wrong action’: SC allows convicted woman seek Governor’s pardon for killing fiance

    ‘Forced to marry against will, adopted wrong action’: SC allows convicted woman seek Governor’s pardon for killing fiance

    The court said that her crime cannot be condoned but also observed that 22 years have lapsed since the incident occurred in 2003 and the woman was not allowed to make a decision for herself.

  • MPC Analysis | RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra unpacks all the goodies in one go to spur growth

    MPC Analysis | RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra unpacks all the goodies in one go to spur growth

    We have done what we can, it’s now your turn to deliver, seems to be the messaging from the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to the banking sector, India Inc and the government on the growth front.

  • Karnataka ordinance on gig workers gets Governor’s nod; aggregator platforms like Zomato, Ola and Amazon to pay welfare fee

    Karnataka ordinance on gig workers gets Governor’s nod; aggregator platforms like Zomato, Ola and Amazon to pay welfare fee

    According to Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025, platforms must pay a welfare fee of 1–5% of each transaction with a gig worker, as notified by the state government within six months.

  • Setback for Karnataka govt as Governor returns Greater Bengaluru Governance bill, citing major concerns

    Setback for Karnataka govt as Governor returns Greater Bengaluru Governance bill, citing major concerns

    In a letter to the state government, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has said that before proceeding with the governance bill, the concerns raised need to clarified, as they involve legal as well as public interest issues.

  • Haryana political crisis: Of governors and floor tests — what does the law say?

    Haryana political crisis: Of governors and floor tests — what does the law say?

    The constitution and judgments of the Supreme Court mandate that the governor's power to call for a floor test should be exercised sparingly and with circumspection, in accordance with the limits placed by law.

  • Kerala Guv Khan stages wayside protest as SFI members wave black flags at him

    Kerala Guv Khan stages wayside protest as SFI members wave black flags at him

    Governor Arif Mohammed Khan protested SFI activists in Nilamel, demanding their arrest; he sat in front of a wayside shop.

  • India's cloudy price outlook to keep MPC focused on inflation

    India's cloudy price outlook to keep MPC focused on inflation

    India's monetary policy committee (MPC) emphasizes vigilance on inflation risks, citing a clouded outlook due to volatile and uncertain food prices, according to the December meeting minutes released on Friday.

  • Bengal Guv welcomes SC verdict on chancellor's role in appointment of VCs

    Bengal Guv welcomes SC verdict on chancellor's role in appointment of VCs

    West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose welcomes Supreme Court's verdict, clarifying the chancellor's role in appointing vice-chancellors in state-run universities.

  • Bengal Guv meets Amit Shah in New Delhi; raises issue on unpaid dues, flood situation

    Bengal Guv meets Amit Shah in New Delhi; raises issue on unpaid dues, flood situation

    The governor spoke to him about the West Bengal government’s claims for due central funds on account of MGNREGA, the official said

  • RBI Guv asks NBFCs to strengthen governance standards

    RBI Guv asks NBFCs to strengthen governance standards

    Acknowledging the important role played by the sector in delivering credit to the unbanked and underserved areas, Das advised that NBFCs and HFCs need to remain alert to avoid any complacency during good times.

  • Live: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on India’s role in the global economy | G20 Summit Seminar

    Live: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on India’s role in the global economy | G20 Summit Seminar

    RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shares closing remarks at G20's India’s Role In The Global Economy Seminar. Watch.

  • Manipur cabinet recommends governor to summon assembly session on Aug 21

    Manipur cabinet recommends governor to summon assembly session on Aug 21

    The previous assembly session was held in March.

  • New York prepares for more floods | Governor raises alarm over extreme weather conditions | USA news

    New York prepares for more floods | Governor raises alarm over extreme weather conditions | USA news

    New York Floods: New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul issued a flood warning and warned residents in affected areas to stay indoors. Parts of the Northeastern United States have been inundated with rain over the last week and the National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that more storms "capable of producing torrential rainfall" are coming ahead of a cold front approaching from the west.

  • RBI governor asks banks to remain extra careful and vigilant, focus on governance

    RBI governor asks banks to remain extra careful and vigilant, focus on governance

    The governor held meetings with the MD and CEOs of public sector banks and select private sector banks here.

  • RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das speaks at Global Conference on financial resilience

    RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das speaks at Global Conference on financial resilience

    RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses at Global Conference on Financial Resilience in Mumbai. Watch!

  • Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi gives assent to Bill banning online gambling

    Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi gives assent to Bill banning online gambling

    Just after the TN Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Centre and President to fix a timeframe for State Governors to approve Bills adopted by the House, Raj Bhavan sources said Ravi "has given his assent to the Bill."

  • RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Live | Monetary Policy | Rate Hike | Battling Inflation in India

    RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Live | Monetary Policy | Rate Hike | Battling Inflation in India

    Live: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das gives the first monetary policy address of FY24. Will RBI hike the rate again to curb inflation or will they finally hit the pause button after 6 consecutive rate hikes since May 2022? Watch the RBI Governor as he delivers a decision on India's monetary policy LIVE on Moneycontrol.

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