India, Politics, 1st Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 01 Mar 2019

India, Politics, 01 Mar 2019

In an informal chat with media persons as part of his tour of the border areas in the wake of the escalating tensions at the LoC, the Chief Minister also urged the Indian government to take up the issue with Islamabad. (Photo: File)

Punjab CM Amarinder urges Pakistan to release 1971 war prisoners

He recalled his own family’s close connection with the Kartarpur Gurdwara, which his grandfather had helped to rebuild post 1928 floods.

01 Mar 2019 6:18 PM

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Sheila Dikshit on Friday turned down a proposal to tie-up with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the national capital for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

2019 LS polls: Congress' Sheila Dikshit turns down AAP alliance offer

Prior to taking a call, Dikshit met partymen at her residence and discussed with them about the proposal.

01 Mar 2019 5:43 PM

The CEC is in the Uttar Pradesh capital for the past two days to review poll preparations in the state. (File Photo)

Lok Sabha polls will go ahead as scheduled: CEC

The general elections in the country will be held on time, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said on Friday.

01 Mar 2019 3:51 PM

The separatist organisation, Jamaat-e-Islami (J&K) had enacted its own constitution in 1953, added sources. (Representational Image)

Banned Jamaat-e-Islami(J&K) behind separatist ideology in Kashmir: Govt sources

Jamaat-e-Islami (J&K), which has been banned for a span of five years, is responsible for separatist and radical ideology in Kashmir.

01 Mar 2019 3:49 PM

MDMK leader Vaiko and scores of his supporters were on Friday arrested after BJP and MDMK volunteers clashed in Kavalkinaru area on the border of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, police said. (Photo: File)

MDMK, BJP workers clash ahead of PM visit; Vaiko arrested

Vaiko had announced that black flags would be shown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest against his visit to Tamil Nadu.

01 Mar 2019 2:23 PM

The committee headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will meet in Parliament House on Friday afternoon. (Photo: File)

Pulwama terror row: MEA to brief Parl panel on Indo-Pak relations

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will be briefed on Indo-Pak relations by the foreign affairs ministry on Friday.

01 Mar 2019 1:01 PM

BJP President Amit Shah on Friday said that creating a situation for the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan was a diplomatic victory, ahead of the expected arrival of the captured pilot. (Photo: File)

Pilot Abhinandan's return our diplomatic victory: Shah

A team of Indian Air Force officials will receive Wing Commander Abhinandan at the Wagah border on Friday evening.

01 Mar 2019 12:28 PM

He said the Centre once again ''cheated'' the state by giving away the Rs. 6,500 crore revenue earning KK Line to Raigada Division. (File Photo)

Chandrababu Naidu says he's not afraid to return to Andhra with empty hands

In a jibe directed to PM Modi, Chandrababu Naidu said five years had elapsed, but no promise made to Andhra Pradesh has been fulfilled.

01 Mar 2019 9:29 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi attacked for ‘politics’ over IAF hits

Arvind Kejriwal also took on the PM for engaging in political activities when an IAF personnel is captured.

01 Mar 2019 2:54 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

IAF pilot to be freed today: Imran Khan

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

01 Mar 2019 2:46 AM

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