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JPC/ Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

What is a joint committee of Parliament, to be set-up for ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills?

December 20, 2024 12:14 pm

What is a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and how is it set-up? We explain.

Jammu Kashmir Election Results 2024 Live

Jammu Kashmir Election Results 2024: A brief history of NC and PDP, the two major local parties

October 08, 2024 9:03 pm

Jammu Kashmir Election Results 2024: Since Independence, NC and PDP leaders have dominated the politics of Jammu & Kashmir. Here is a brief recall.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan (left) and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

President Droupadi Murmu appoints new Governors for nine states: All about the post and its procedures

July 29, 2024 11:33 am

The position of the Governor is envisaged as an apolitical head who must act on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the state. What is the relationship between the Governor and the state government?

Who was Sucheta Kripalani, India's first woman Chief Minister?

June 25, 2024 6:08 pm

Kripalani, a Gandhian and freedom fighter, was born on June 25, 1908. She was sworn in as the fourth Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on October 2, 1963, and served until 1967. Here's what to know about her.

Prime Minster Modi seen greeting his new cabinet of ministers

New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

June 19, 2024 5:07 pm

What is the Council of Ministers and who are its members? What are the duties entrusted to them? What is the difference between a Minister of State (MoS) and an MoS with independent charge? We explain.

People exercise their voting rights in Nandod and Dediyapada on Thursday in the first phase of elections.

How to check your name in the voters' list, and what to do if it's not there

April 05, 2024 5:25 pm

The Lok Sabha elections' voting will happen in seven phases, between April 19 and June 1. There are multiple ways to check your name on the electoral rolls. We explain.

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar addresses joint sitting of both Houses during the first day of Budget session of State Assembly, in Patna, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. The floor test of the Bihar CM Nitish Kumar-led government is also scheduled to be held on Monday.

What is a floor test, which Nitish Kumar won in the Bihar Legislative Assembly?

February 13, 2024 12:06 pm

A floor test (also called a 'trust vote') is held in legislative bodies, to find out whether the government that is suspected to have lost the majority still retains the confidence of the House. How is this done?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi at his residence in New Delhi in 2023.

Explained: The origins of 'Aaya Ram, gaya Ram', which Kharge used after Nitish U-turn

January 30, 2024 11:31 am

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used the phrase after Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Bihar Chief Minister again, joining the BJP-led NDA. What does the phrase mean and where does it come from? We explain.

ec sybols such as a laptop, charging socket, a bowl of noodles, a dustbin and a sink.

Hand, Lotus, noodle bowl, charger and more: How are symbols allotted to political parties in India?

October 24, 2023 6:06 pm

Recognised national and state parties get exclusive symbols, while unrecognised registered parties' candidates can choose from free, non-exclusive symbols. Here is how the process works.

What is a no confidence motion?

July 28, 2023 9:50 am

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted a no confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the government on July 26. The motion was brought amidst the Opposition’s ongoing protests demanding a statement on the situation in Manipur from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.