Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the country’s long-serving Finance Minister, as the new Prime Minister on May 5, 2025. This decision follows the sudden resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, who cited constitutional limitations and a lack of authority […]
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ECINET
ECINET: In a significant step towards streamlining electoral services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will be launching a single-point digital platform called ECINET. ECINET is a single-point digital platform being developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is a new user-friendly digital interface for the electors and other stakeholders such as the […]
What is the PoC?
What is the PoC? The UIDAI, in collaboration with NIC and NTA, conducted a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) of Aadhaar-based face authentication during NEET-UG 2025 to strengthen exam security and prevent impersonation.PoC is a pilot test using Aadhaar-linked face authentication to verify candidates in real-time during NEET-UG 2025. Developed By: Unique Identification Authority of […]
69th Foundation Day of the Enforcement Directorate
69th Foundation Day of the Enforcement Directorate: The 69th Foundation Day of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), held in New Delhi, reaffirmed the agency’s pivotal role in combating economic offences and money laundering, as India strives toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Established on 1st May 1956, as the ‘Enforcement Unit’ under the Department of […]
Supreme Court Suggests Minimum Vote Requirement for Unopposed Election Wins
Supreme Court Suggests Minimum Vote Requirement for Unopposed Election Wins: The Supreme Court has questioned the validity of declaring a sole candidate elected without public voting. It emphasized that even in unopposed scenarios, a basic level of voter approval—say, 10% or 15% of total votes—should be mandated. This discussion stems from a petition by the […]
Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Head of Revamped National Security Board
Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Head of Revamped National Security Board: Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has overhauled its National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). The former chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Alok Joshi, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the NSAB. This restructuring, driven by […]
EC Launches Capacity-Building Training for Grassroot Poll Officials
EC Launches Capacity-Building Training for Grassroot Poll Officials: The Election Commission of India began a two-day capacity-building training programme in New Delhi for 369 grassroot-level election officials from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana. The initiative is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls and enhancing poll preparedness for the upcoming state […]
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha: The 18th Lok Sabha, like the 17th, has not yet elected a Deputy Speaker, raising concerns about constitutional compliance and parliamentary conventions. Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Governed by Article 93 of the Constitution: mandates the House to elect a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker “as soon as may be”. […]
Judicial Despotism
Judicial Despotism: Recent Supreme Court rulings, including on Article 370, Governor’s Bill assent powers, and judicial use of Article 142, have reignited debates over judicial overreach. Judicial despotism refers to a scenario where unelected judges exercise excessive power, overriding legislative and executive authority. It arises when courts act beyond interpretation, venturing into policy-making or governance […]
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution: The Supreme Court recently appeared surprised over a petition seeking the invocation of Article 355 in West Bengal, citing violence in Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. It is a part of emergency provisions contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 […]
