Romania justice minister quits after anti-graft protests

Romania justice minister quits after anti-graft protests Romanian Justice Minister Florin Iordache resigned today after massive (विशाल) nationwide protests over government efforts to weaken anti-corruption laws. “I have decided to offer my resignation,” said Iordache, a co-architect of a controversial January emergency decree(हुक्मनामा)  which critics (आलोचकों) say would have

West Bengal Advocate-General Jayanta Mitra resigns

West Bengal Advocate-General Jayanta Mitra resigns (इस्तीफा) West Bengal’s Advocate-General Jayanta Mitra today resigned following difference of opinion with the state government. He tendered(प्रस्तुत) his resignation to Governor K.N. Tripathi. “I sent my resignation to the Governor this afternoon,” Mr. Mitra told PTI here. On being asked about the reason(कारण)  for his resignation, he

Uber chief quits Donald Trump’s business advisory group amid protests against immigration ban

Uber chief quits Donald Trump’s business advisory group amid protests against immigration ban CEO of Uber Technologies Travis Kalanick quit United States President Donald Trump’s business advisory group on Thursday, following widespread opposition to the new administration’s immigration policies, Reuters reported. “Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or

Dutch justice minister resigns, weakening govt ahead of elections

Dutch justice minister resigns, weakening govt ahead of elections A leading member of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's cabinet resigned on Thursday, weakening the government ahead of a national election in March in which it is trailing in the polls. Justice Minister Ard van der Steur unexpectedly told parliament he would step down amid a debate over the handling of information

Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigns over sexual assault allegations

Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigns over sexual assault allegations Facing sexual harassment charges, Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan tonight resigned after a section of Raj Bhavan employees demanded his removal for "seriously compromising" the dignity of the gubernatorial office. Official sources said that 67-year-old Shanmuganathan tendered his resignation from the post.

2 Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of Manipur Assembly Elections

2 Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of Manipur Assembly Elections Imphal, Jan 26: Times-a-changing for the ruling Congress party in Manipur as 2 MLAs quit the party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The two MLAs, Nimcha Kipgen and V Valte left the Congress and an Economic Times report  claimed they are expected to join the BJP. This

Rajiv Shukla and five UPCA office bearers step down

Rajiv Shukla and five UPCA office bearers step down Six office-bearers of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) including secretary Rajiv Shukla today stepped down from their respective posts at the state body's working committee meeting here, after they were rendered ineligible as per the Supreme Court appointed Lodha Panel's recommendations. (How BCCI lost control of cricket in India:

Knights of Malta chief resigns amid spat with Pope Francis

Knights of Malta chief resigns amid spat with Pope Francis Pope Francis ended a bitter dispute with the Knights of Malta by obtaining the resignation of the ancient order’s top official in a saga linked to a row over condoms. The resignation of Grand Master Matthew Festing, confirmed by the order on Wednesday, follows a month-long stand-off that had become a test of the reforming pope’s authority

BJP's Punjab President Vijay Sampla signs resignation letter ahead of assembly polls

BJP's Punjab President Vijay Sampla signs resignation letter ahead of assembly polls New Delhi, January 17: BJP Punjab unit president and Cabinet minister Vijay Sampla has sent his resignation to BJP national president Amit Shah on Monday night ahead of the assembly polls. As per media reports, Sampla is unhappy over the distribution of tickets for the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls and

Fierce Merkel critic resigns from conservative party

Fierce Merkel critic resigns from conservative party Jan 15 A fierce internal critic of German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Sunday she would resign from the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, accusing Merkel of having harmed the country with her migration policy. Erika Steinbach's move could weaken Merkel's standing among conservative voters ahead of a

Goa: Two MLAs resign from State Assembly

Goa: Two MLAs resign from State Assembly Two legislators, Vijai Sardesai (independent) and Caetan Silva (Goa Vikas Party), resigned as Member of Legislative Assembly. Sardesai, an independent legislator representing Fatorda constituency in South Goa Monday tendered his resignation to join Goa Forward, a political outfit which has been mentored by him, ahead of the Assembly polls.After

Barkha Dutt quits NDTV to explore new opportunities

Barkha Dutt quits NDTV to explore new opportunities Senior journalist Barkha Dutt on Sunday announced on Twitter that she is quitting NDTV to explore new opportunities and was likely to start her own venture. Ms. Dutt, quitting as Consulting Editor of NDTV, in her series of tweets said that it had been a super ride at NDTV, but she hoped for a new beginning in 2017. Ms. Dutt went on to add

Pochury Hoho accepts president’s resignation

Pochury Hoho accepts president’s resignation Dimapur, Jan. 13: Pochury Hoho approved and regularised the decision of the executive council to accept the resignation of its president Penthu and the finance secretary Chusietho Joshou. The decision to this effect was taken in an executive council meeting of the Pochury Hoho on January 13 at its office chamber in Meluri town.The house resolved

Labour MP resigns, laments Indian politics

Labour MP resigns, laments Indian politics The UK’s Opposition Labour party was on Friday rocked by the resignation of one of its popular MPs Tristram Hunt, who lamented the “swing away” from mainstream social democratic and socialist parties in countries like India, Greece and America.Mr Hunt stepped down to take charge of the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in London, one of the

Atanasio Monserratte resigns from Goa Assembly

Atanasio Monserratte resigns from Goa Assembly Expelled Congress legislator Atanasio Monserratte on Friday resigned as a member of the Goa legislative assembly to join the United Goans Party, which he formed recently to contest the upcoming polls. Monserratte, who will be contesting elections from Panaji seat on his own party ticket, submitted his resignation to Speaker of legislative

AAP MLA Jarnail quits Delhi assembly, to take on Punjab CM Badal from Lambi

AAP MLA Jarnail quits Delhi assembly, to take on Punjab CM Badal from Lambi elhi AAP MLA Jarnail Singh said on Friday that he had resigned from the Delhi assembly to contest against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. He was elected to the Delhi assembly in February 2015 from Rajouri Garden. “I sent my resignation to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel on Thursday,” Singh, a former

Independent MLA resigns from Goa Assembly; to join MGP

Independent MLA resigns from Goa Assembly; to join MGP Independent legislator Naresh Sawal on Wednesday quit as a member of the Goa Legislative Assembly to join the MGP, ahead of the upcoming polls. Sawal representing Bicholim constituency in North Goa on Wednesday tendered his resignation before Speaker Anant Shet. “I have tendered my resignation. I will be contesting upcoming

Dilip Vengsarkar quits as MCA vice president

Dilip Vengsarkar quits as MCA vice president Mumbai: Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has submitted his resignation as vice president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) following the Supreme Court order of January 2. “In view of the Honourable Supreme Court order dated 2nd January 2017, I hereby tender my resignation for the post of Vice President of the association,” said

MS Dhoni resigns from ODI and T20 captaincy

MS Dhoni resigns from ODI and T20 captaincy MS Dhoni, the mercurial India captain announced his resignation on Wednesday. India's most successful captain won both the One Day and T20 World Cups for the country apart from taking the country to the No. 1 ranking in Tests. In 2016, he also led the team to victory in Asia Cup and T20 series in Australia. Further, in the last T20 World Cup, he led a

Odisha Cricket Association president, secretary quit

Odisha Cricket Association president, secretary quit Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) president Ranjib Biswal and secretary Asirbad Behera along with 173 officials on Wednesday stepped down from their respective posts following the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee. The OCA officials are the latest to abide by the recommendations of the Lodha panel after