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India Politics 01 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 01 Jun 2019

No language will be imposed on any state: Centre

Union I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar who has framed the new educational policy during his earlier stint at the HRD. (Photo: File)

01 Jun 2019 9:15 PM

Among those who called on the Prime Minister were -- J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik and Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Acharya, besides Bedi. (Photo: ANI)

Puducherry LG, Governors of Nagaland, J-K meet PM Modi

Capping a landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Modi, took oath as the PM in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

01 Jun 2019 9:08 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy suggests levy of 'green tax' to generate additional revenue

The Chief Minister also asked officials to prepare an effective case for securing special category status for Andhra Pradesh.

01 Jun 2019 8:14 PM

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Cabinet expansion in Bihar tomorrow

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, JD(U) won 16 seats in Bihar, while BJP bagged 17.

01 Jun 2019 8:07 PM

Police appeared to be shielding officials of the Surat Municipal Corporation who were responsible for regularising the 'illegal construction' in the complex, it said. (Photo: File)

Surat fire: Victim's father moves HC seeking action against civic officials

The fire broke out at the four-storey building which housed an arts and craft class on May 24.

01 Jun 2019 7:54 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top officials of the ministry. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Amit Shah holds first meet with joint secretaries; discusses terrorism, J&K

The Centre's muscular anti-terror policy pursued in Kashmir is likely to be continued under the new government.

01 Jun 2019 7:51 PM

'I would also like to thank all the Congress workers who fought for ,' Rahul said. (Photo: File)

Recalling British period, Rahul asks party MPs to be 'little aggressive' in Lok Sabha

'The people who are opposing us in the Parliament, they use hatred. They use anger to fight us Congress will love to fight it,' Rahul said.

01 Jun 2019 7:33 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday promised people in Deoli Assembly constituency that they will start getting water from taps within four months. (Photo: File)

Residents of Deoli to get water from taps within 4 months: Arvind Kejriwal

The Chief Minister during his 'padayatra' instructed the officials to register FIR against 'tanker mafia' and send them to jail.

01 Jun 2019 7:29 PM

Senior NCP leader Ganesh Naik (Photo: Twitter)

NCP, Congress to contest election separately in Maharashtra

The decision is taken by NCP in a meeting to look into shortcomings behind the defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

01 Jun 2019 7:24 PM

The BJP will send 10 lakh post cards with 'Jai Shri Ram' written on them to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a party leader said Saturday, in a move likely to add salt to the ruling TMC's wounds after a bruising performance in Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Will send 10 lakh 'Jai Shri Ram' post cards to Mamata: BJP

On Friday, the West Bengal BJP hit out at Banerjee for losing her temper when a group of men shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' in front of her car.

01 Jun 2019 7:02 PM

Bhartiya Kisan Morcha president Virendra Singh Mast (Photo: Twitter)

'Thankful to Modi government for helping farmers,' says farmer leader Mast

He also said that there is joy amidst the farmers and thanked Amit Shah for keeping these promises in the BJP manifesto.

01 Jun 2019 6:26 PM

'It is a fact that it's 10 per cent of the strength of House. Since we are officially two short, we cannot have a Leader of Opposition. However, the onus also lies at doorsteps of government whether they want to designate a party formally as principal opposition or not,' Surjewala said. (Photo: File)

Cong to not stake claim for LoP post in Lok Sabha: Spokesperson Surjewala

He further said since the Cong does not have the numbers to stake the claim as minimum requirement is 54 seats.

01 Jun 2019 6:26 PM

They were taken to RDT Hospital in Bathalapalli. Further investigation is currently on. (Photo: ANI)

1 dead, 4 injured in clashes between TDP, YSRCP workers in Andhra

The police have registered an FIR under Sections 302 and 307 of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

01 Jun 2019 5:57 PM

Accusing BJP of not taking any steps to prevent the move, Surjewala said, 'The notification came on March 4. But the government did not do anything to prevent it. In future, we could see many more industries, including services, where exports worth USD 28 billion could be significantly affected.' (Photo: File)

Cong attacks BJP on unemployment rise, US ending special trade status for India

The Congress said it is a double whammy and urged the government to take steps to tackle the crises.

01 Jun 2019 5:38 PM

Singh held a held a meeting with Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and newly-appointed Navy chief Karambir Singh at the headquarters of the defence ministry at the Raisina Hills during which he was apprised about the security scenario, officials said. (Photo: ANI)

After taking charge as Defence Minister, Rajnath holds high-level meet

Earlier in the day, Singh visited the national war memorial and paid tributes to the fallen heroes.

01 Jun 2019 5:04 PM

Speaker of 16th Odisha Legislative Assembly Surjya Narayan Patro (Photo: Twitter)

Surjya Narayan Patro elected as Odisha Legislative Assembly speaker

In the assembly elections of Odisha, Patro had defeated BJP's Pinky Pradhan in Digapahandi constituency.

01 Jun 2019 4:52 PM

Clearing his stand, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy on Friday said that he did not say anything wrong. (Photo: ANI)

Didn't say anything wrong: MoS Kishan Reddy on Hyd safe zone for terrorists

This comes after Asaduddin Owaisi attacked Kishan Reddy for stating his comments as irresponsible and a move to spread hatred.

01 Jun 2019 4:31 PM

Rahul had last week offered to resign from the post of Congress President. (Photo: ANI)

Cong will work like 'pride of brave-hearted lions': Rahul Gandhi

Congress has secured a meagre 52 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats in the recent elections.

01 Jun 2019 4:25 PM

CMO was sceptical of misuse of technology in views of hacking and espionage threats. (Photo: ANI)

No mobile phones in government meetings in UP

The ministers were, earlier, allowed to carry mobile phones but were asked to keep them on silent mode.

01 Jun 2019 4:16 PM

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh. (Photo: File)

Govt willing to fulfil poll promises: Raman Singh lauds Modi cabinet

During first cabinet meeting, the government announced an extension of the benefit of PM KISHAN scheme to all farmers across the country.

01 Jun 2019 3:11 PM

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