After PM Modi’s appeal, Ministers and BJP CMs reduce convoy sizes and fuel use

May 13, 2026 4:46 PM

After PM Modi’s appeal, Ministers and BJP CMs reduce convoy sizes and fuel use

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for responsible energy consumption amid the ongoing West Asia crisis has triggered a nationwide response from Union ministers and BJP-ruled states, with several senior leaders reducing convoy sizes, promoting carpooling, and encouraging greater use of public transport and electric vehicles. Leading from the front, the Prime Minister recently reduced the size of his own convoy during visits to Gujarat and Assam while retaining all essential security arrangem...

Amit Shah tables bills in Lok Sabha to remove PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious charges

August 20, 2025 4:53 PM

Amit Shah tables bills in Lok Sabha to remove PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious charges

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes automatic removal of elected officials - Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Union Ministers - if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. The bill, along with the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2...