India, Politics, 16th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 16 Aug 2019

India, Politics, 16 Aug 2019

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday returned to Delhi after spending 11 days in Kashmir Valley to ensure smooth implementation of plans after the withdrawal of special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. (Photo: File)

After 11 days, Ajit Doval returns to Delhi from Jammu and Kashmir

Doval, during his meetings, conveyed in clear terms that there should be no inconvenience to the people in general public.

16 Aug 2019 8:43 PM

He also announced that a 25-feet high statue of Vajpayee will be installed at Lok Bhawan on 25th December this year. (Photo: File)

UP CM announces residential schools named after Vajpayee in all 18 divisions

He made the announcement at an event commemorating the first death anniversary of Vajpayee at Lok Bhawan.

16 Aug 2019 6:26 PM

The Congress on Friday said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) holding a closed-door consultation on Kashmir developments was a "diplomatic and strategic" failure of the BJP-led government and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call his friends in the Security Council to get the meeting cancelled. (Photo: File)

UNSC closed-door meeting a diplomatic failure, Modi should get it cancelled: Cong

Singhvi said Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were 'integral, inalienable, untouchable' parts of India and nobody can state to the contrary.

16 Aug 2019 5:41 PM

India on Friday suspended weekly Thar Link Express which connects Jodhpur in Rajasthan to Karachi in Pakistan, a railway official said. (Photo: File)

India suspends Thar Link Express till further orders

The train's scheduled journey on Friday will not take place, North Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Abhay Sharma said.

16 Aug 2019 5:25 PM

Senior BJP leader Birender Singh. (Photo: ANI)

BJP leader Birender Singh praises Amit Shah, calls him 'man of steel'

'Vajpayeeji had a special place in politics which after Independence, very few Indians were able to achieve,'Singh said.

16 Aug 2019 5:15 PM

'Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs Dhanraj Mahale and Dilip joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray,' Photo: ANI)

NCP MLAs Dhanraj Mahale, Dilip join Shiv Sena

'This has boosted the strength of our party,' said Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena.

16 Aug 2019 5:12 PM

Expressing concerns over the security breach, TDP workers held a protest at Naidu's residence. (Photo: ANI | File)

Two held for flying drones over Chandrababu Naidu's residence in Andhra Pradesh

The TDP workers also demanded the Director General of Police (DGP) to order a probe into the matter.

16 Aug 2019 5:02 PM

Congress' alliance talks with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is at the final stage. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra PCC President led delegation meets Sonia Gandhi

According to Thorat, Sonia took feedback on the seat-sharing formula adopted by the party from the leaders in the meeting.

16 Aug 2019 4:53 PM

The Home Minister further said, "There is an investment of Rs 200 crore to make an airport at Hisar. (Photo: ANI)

Shah talks of 'Mission 75' at Jind rally, slams Cong for not revoking Article 370

'The region will move on the path of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi,' Shah said.

16 Aug 2019 4:47 PM

BSP Chief Mayawati on Friday hit out at Congress government in Rajasthan over the acquittal of the six accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case. (Photo: File)

Mayawati hits out at Rajasthan govt over acquittal of accused in Pehlu Khan case

A Rajasthan court had on Wednesday acquitted all six men accused of lynching Pehlu Khan to death in 2017.

16 Aug 2019 4:37 PM

BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav on Friday said that by moving the United Nations on the Kashmir issue Pakistan has caused more harm to itself than to India. (Photo: File)

Pak becoming laughing stock all over world: Ram Madhav

Warning Pakistan he added that the nation was 'moving on a self-destructive path'.

16 Aug 2019 4:32 PM

Showing confidence ahead of Haryana polls, due in October, Shah said, 'We are again going to form government in Haryana, with 2/3rd majority.' (Photo: ANI)

What Cong couldn't do in 70 years, Modi govt did in 75 days: Shah on Article 370

'They (Congress) never revoked Article 370 in the greed of vote bank,' Shah said.

16 Aug 2019 2:26 PM

Responding to his appeal, the Prime Minister assured tosend central study team soon to assess the damage due to the floods, the Chief Minister said in the national capital after the meeting. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa meets PM, seeks immediate funds for flood relief

The Karnataka Chief Minister said the Prime Minister 'understood every thing' and soon he will be sending a team for assessment.

16 Aug 2019 2:24 PM

The AAP national convenor addressed his party workers who came to greet him on his 51st birthday. (Photo: File)

'Will win all 70 seats': Kejriwal shows confidence ahead of Assembly polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished the Chief Minister on his birthday.

16 Aug 2019 2:21 PM

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chief Banerjee had served as Minister of Railways from October 1999 to March 2001 in the Vajpayee led Cabinet. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata rakes up Kashmir while paying tribute to Vajpayee

The BJP stalwart had breathed his last on this day last year at the age of 93.

16 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday termed as 'shocking' the trial court's verdict acquitting all the six accused in the Pehlu Khan lynching case and hoped the Rajasthan government will do justice in the matter. (Photo: File)

‘Shocking’: Priyanka Gandhi on court’s ruling in Pehlu Khan case

An Alwar court had on Thursday acquitted all the six accused in the lynching case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

16 Aug 2019 12:31 PM

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