India, Politics, 2nd Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 02 Jul 2019

India, Politics, 02 Jul 2019

The seat has been vacant after the death of state BJP president Madan Lal Saini. Saini was elected to the Rajya Sabha last year when the BJP was in power in the state. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Congress all set to send Manmohan Singh to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met former Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi on Monday after meeting party president Rahul Gandhi.

02 Jul 2019 9:07 PM

The demonetisation decision in the first term of the Modi government in 2016 had created a huge controversy. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

No study on effect of note-ban: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

This was disclosed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in reply to a question by Congress member Digvijaya Singh in the Rajya Sabha.

02 Jul 2019 7:53 PM

‘Pakistan remains committed to expediting progress on the matter to ensure that the Corridor is operationalized in time for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak in November 2019,’ a press release said. (Photo: ANI)

India-Pak to hold second meet on Kartarpur corridor on July 14

Second round of talks was postponed by India after reports on appointment of ‘controversial elements’ by Pak in committee for Kartarpur.

02 Jul 2019 7:34 PM

Following the resignation of Singh and Jarkiholi, the strength of Congress has come down to 76 in the state Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

They have quit due to personal reasons: Cong leader downplays MLA resignations

‘Most of them are upset, but it doesn't mean that the government will fall,’ Congress MLA Tanveer Sait also said.

02 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

Sonia Gandhi said the future of 2000 workers remains uncertain due to the government’s move. (Photo: PTI)

Sonia says govt privatising Rae Bareli coach factory; officials say ‘incorrect’

‘Sonia Gandhi is incorrect… Corporatisation is not privatisation,’ a Railways official said.

02 Jul 2019 5:08 PM

SC serves notice to centre on plea against amendments in PMLA

The plea contended that the amendments made to the PMLA were 'unconstitutional and illegal' as they have no relation to the money bill.

02 Jul 2019 4:34 PM

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said judicious use of pesticide and chemical fertiliser does not lead to any harmful effects and work on soil health cards was being done in mission mode under directions of PM Modi. (Photo: ANI)

No evidence of fertilizer use causing cancer: Tomar

He asked the Congress government in Punjab to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme to give relief to people suffering from cancer.

02 Jul 2019 4:09 PM

The Indore legislator and son of senior party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya was arrested and later sent to judicial custody for thrashing the municipal officer. (Photo: ANI)

PM's comment on Aakash Vijayvargiya is just ‘eyewash’: Congress

‘Who is stopping Prime Minister Modi and BJP President Amit Shah to take action against Akash Vijayvargiya?’ Cong leader Shobha Oza said.

02 Jul 2019 4:04 PM

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot (front). (Photo: PTI)

Centre calls UP government's caste certificate order 'unconstitutional'

Centre said the inclusion of OBCs under Scheduled Caste is in domain of Parliament and asked the state government to follow the procedure.

02 Jul 2019 3:46 PM

It is scientifically known that mangrove forests help stabilise and protect coastlines from tsunamis and floods. In areas where mangrove forests are cut down, damage from hurricanes and typhoons are far more severe. (Photo: Twitter | @milinddeora)

‘Will bullet train shift Mumbaikars when city drowns?’: Cong leader Milind Deora

‘Planting trees across Maharashtra won't save Mumbai,’ Congress leader MIlind Deora also said on Twitter.

02 Jul 2019 3:42 PM

RJD leaders raised slogans and demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mangal Pandey over the deaths in Muzaffarpur. (Photo: PTI)

Tejashwi Yadav absent in Assembly for second day

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sanjay Sarawagi asked the RJD MLAs in the house about the absence of the latter's leader.

02 Jul 2019 3:16 PM

A high-level MDMK meet decided to nominate its chief Vaiko for the lone seat allotted to it by the DMK as part of a pre-poll agreement. (Photo: File)

MDMK nominates general secretary Vaiko as its candidate for Rajya Sabha polls

The Rajya Sabha polls in Chennai are slated for July 18.

02 Jul 2019 3:12 PM

Sunny Deol became a member of parliament for the first time after he defeated Congress's Sunil Jakhar with a massive margin in the recent general election. (Photo: Twitter | @iamsunnydeol)

Sunny Deol appoints representative in constituency, Cong claims ‘betrayal’

Gurpreet Singh Palheri, however, downplayed the matter, saying his appointment would ensure a ‘24-hour service to people of Gurdaspur’.

02 Jul 2019 3:06 PM

She appealed to the Prime Minister and Jal Shakti Ministry to treat the issue of farmers on an 'emergency-scale' and take immediate steps to provide them relief. (Photo: ANI)

Sumalatha pleads lawmakers, government to save 'Annadatas'

Mandya MP Sumalatha highlighted the issues of water crisis and drought condition in Mandya.

02 Jul 2019 2:48 PM

AAP MP Sanjay Singh raised the issue during Zero Hour. (Photo: PTI)

AAP MP raises issue of Mahatma Gandhi's image on wine bottle of Israeli company

On Monday, there were reports about the use of Mahatma Gandhi's image on liquor bottle by Maka Brewery, an Israel based company.

02 Jul 2019 1:45 PM

A gang of around 30 people allegedly led by ruling TRS MLA Koneru Konappa, his brother Krishna and others attacked forest officials, including Chole Anita, who had gone to Sarasala village in Khagaznagar to plant saplings. (Photo: File | ANI)

Oppn questions KCR's silence on Forest Officers' assault

BJP leader Krishna Sagar Rao said, ‘KCR government is losing grip on the law and order in the state.’

02 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

CM may change but govt won't dissolve: Karnataka Congress MLA

This comes a day after the resignation of Congress MLAs -- Anand Singh and Ramesh Jarkiholi from the Assembly.

02 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

During BJP's Parliamentary Party meeting held today, the Prime Minister said such behaviour is unacceptable, irrespective of whose son he is, sources said. (Photo: File)

Unacceptable, no matter whose son: PM Modi on Akash Vijayvargiya

The Indore legislator and son of senior party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya was recently jailed for thrashing the municipal officer.

02 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

Joshi will stay in Prayagraj for next two days after which he will fly to Delhi, where his two daughters are staying, the source added. (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP leader Dr Murli Manohar Joshi to sell Prayagraj's bungalow, moves to Delhi

The source also added that Joshi's decision to sell his house in Prayagrag indicates that he has taken retirement from the politics.

02 Jul 2019 1:04 PM

In his address, Modi asked party MPs to ensure their presence in Parliament during the ongoing session and added that they should also dedicate themselves to people's service so that they are known for what they have done for the masses. (Photo: File)

PM Modi to launch BJP's membership drive from Varanasi on July 6

July 6 is the birth anniversary of BJP ideologue Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

02 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

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