India, Politics, 8th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 08 Jul 2019

India, Politics, 08 Jul 2019

Baig has been allegedly linked to Mohammad Mansoor Khan, promoter of IMA jewels and prime accused in Ponzi scheme case. (Photo: ANI)

‘I am hurt’: Suspended Congress MLA Roshan Baig says will quit as MLA, join BJP

The former minister was recently suspended from the party for anti-party activities.

08 Jul 2019 8:47 PM

The Congress-JDS coalition in the state is making all efforts to protect its government, which is in trouble after the resignation of several of their MLAs. (Photo: File)

Security beefed up outside Paddington resort in Madikeri before K’taka MLAs arrive

The Janata Dal (Secular) party has booked 10 villas, 15 deluxe and 10 cottages for three days for its MLAs.

08 Jul 2019 8:09 PM

‘The longer the present uncertainty remains the more will our workers and voters around the country be demoralized,’ Karan Singh said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Cong leader Karan Singh suggests 4 working presidents, vice presidents for party

He added that such a step would enable the introduction of younger people into the positions of authority.

08 Jul 2019 7:57 PM

The alliance walked on a rough patch, since inception, with the JD(S) complaining too much of interference from the grand old party. (Photo: ANI)

Troubled alliance, disturbed chief minister; Kumaraswamy's tryst with coalition

H D Kumaraswamy became the chief minister heading the coalition in which he was the minor partner.

08 Jul 2019 6:28 PM

'I don't have any kind of anxiety about the present political development. I don't want to discuss anything about politics,' Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy said after JD(S) MLAs resigned. (Photo: File)

K'taka Cabinet resigns, appeals rebel MLAs to return, promise reshuffle

Congress and JD(S) MLAs voluntarily resign from their posts in the coalition government in order to salvage the situation.

08 Jul 2019 6:08 PM

Hitting out at BJP, D K Suresh alleged that the party's national leaders are behind this political crisis in the state. 'They do not want any government or any opposition party to rule in any state. They are destroying democracy.' (Photo: ANI)

K'taka Congress MPs raise 'Save Democracy' slogans in LS

The 13-month-old coalition government slumped into crisis following resignation of 11 MLAs from the membership of state Assembly on July 6.

08 Jul 2019 3:42 PM

'For the larger interest of the party, yesterday and today, we had detailed discussions with senior leaders and ministers. Today morning, we met the ministers. In the prevailing condition, the ministers themselves voluntarily resigned ministership as far as the Congress ministers are concerned,' Venugopal said after the meeting. (Photo: File)

Congress ministers in K'taka resign voluntarily to enable cabinet reshuffle

This decision was taken at a breakfast meeting of Congress ministers at Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara's residence here.

08 Jul 2019 3:35 PM

George had on Sunday joined the party in the presence of Yeddyurappa. However, the Arjuna awardee, according to media reports, has denied joining the party. (Photo: ANI)

BJP slams Anju Bobby George for denying joining party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on July 6 launched the BJP membership drive from his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

08 Jul 2019 3:29 PM

‘Whatever is happening in the Karnataka is happening because of the ambitions of certain leaders of their own party,’ Ram Madhav said. (Photo: File)

After Rajnath in Parliament, other BJP leaders deny involvement in K'taka crisis

‘Now Siddaramaiah is blaming BJP and its leaders for the political turmoil which is condemnable,’ Prahlad Joshi also said.

08 Jul 2019 3:23 PM

HC observed that the petitioner failed to point out the provision that the appointment of the leader of the opposition is a must. observed that the petitioner failed to point out the provision that the appointment of the leader of the opposition is a must. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC disposes of petition on apointment of Leader of Opposition in LS

The PIL had sought direction to Lok Sabha Speaker regarding the appointment of Leader of opposition for the 17th Lok Sabha.

08 Jul 2019 2:51 PM

Union Minister Giraraj Singh has called veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who is known to be quite vocal about her views on social and national issues, the 'new leader' of 'tukde tukde' and 'award wapasi' gang. (Photo: File)

Shabana Azmi 'new leader' of 'tukde tukde', 'award wapasi' gang: Giraraj Singh

Azmi had said at an event in Indore on July 6 that anyone who criticises the government is branded as an anti-national.

08 Jul 2019 2:34 PM

Rapes cannot be stopped, says Ex-Rajasthan Minister

The remarks come less than a week after a seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Jaipur.

08 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

The Union Minister bagged 104 votes, while his Congress rival Gaurav Pandya got 70 votes. (Photo: RSTV)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

On Friday, Jaishankar and party collegue Jugal Ji Thakor were declared winners in the by-polls conducted for two Rajya Sabha seats in state.

08 Jul 2019 1:38 PM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the Lok Sabha session on Monday. (Photo: LSTV)

'Our party has nothing to do with it': Rajnath Singh on K'taka crisis

'Our party has never indulged in horse trading,' Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in the Parliament on Monday.

08 Jul 2019 1:29 PM

'I joined BJP yesterday and when my landlord came to know of it she misbehaved with me and asked me to vacate immediately,' Gulistana said. (Photo: ANI)

'Vacate immediately!' Aligarh woman asked to leave rented home after joining BJP

Gulistana was asked to vacate her rented accommodation by her landlord after she joined BJP.

08 Jul 2019 1:10 PM

Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Sunday criticised Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's over his remark that 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan is used nowadays to beat up people across the country and it has no association with Bengali culture. (Photo: File)

He should stick to his subject: Meghalaya Guv after Sen's remarks on ‘Jai Shri Ram’

The noted economist had also said that he has never heard of the festival Ram Navami being celebrated in Bengal before.

08 Jul 2019 12:48 PM

'I would by this letter, inform your good self that, I withdraw my support to the government headed by Shri H.D Kumaraswamy. In view of the same, suitable action may be taken,' the letter further read. (Photo: ANI)

Inducted last month, Minister H Nagesh resigns in K'taka; offers support to BJP

Nagesh's resignation comes less than a month after he was inducted as a minister, along with R Shankar, another Independent.

08 Jul 2019 12:24 PM

Ten of the MLAs who resigned flew by the chartered plane to Mumbai. They have been lodged at a hotel there. (Photo: File)

K'taka crisis: All JDS, Cong ministers quit in last bid to restructure govt

The JD(S)-Congress government in Karnataka is facing a crisis after 12 lawmakers submitted their resignations on Saturday.

08 Jul 2019 12:13 PM

Suresh accused BJP of wrecking the Congress-JD(S) alliance and said, 'BJP national leaders are behind this. BJP people don't want this govt or any opposition party to rule in the state or in the country. They are destroying democracy.' (Photo: ANI)

BJP destroying democracy, all Congress ministers will resign: MP DK Suresh

However, the Congress MP assured that the government is 'stable'.

08 Jul 2019 11:59 AM

'My department got only Rs 15 crore budget this year and it has just now been released. Of this amount, Rs 13 crore will be paid to clear old bills. How can I carry out various projects across Karnataka with the remaining Rs two crore?' the sports and youth empowerment minister said. (Photo: File)

Another ruling coalition MLA from Bidar North in K'taka threatens to quit

Khan said he has informed senior Congress functionaries about his grievances and will take a decision after meeting Dy CM.

08 Jul 2019 11:22 AM

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