The Supreme Court said that the concept of deemed assent is antithetical to the spirit of the Constitution and the doctrine of separation of powers and that it is virtually a takeover of the functions of the Governors.
In the letter, the signatories asserted that withdrawing Padma Shri from Ekta Kapoor would not only restore the sanctity of the prestigious award but also reinforce the govt’s commitment to upholding the country’s ethical standards and societal values.
President Droupadi Murmu announced on Thursday that two of the important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, namely, Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall, have been renamed as Ganatantra Mandap and Ashok Mandap, respectively, according to a President's Secretariat release.
Project39A has lamented the rejection of terrorist Arif Mohammed’s mercy plea by President Murmu and highlighted how this is the second mercy plea declined by President Murmu.