India, Politics, 9th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 09 Aug 2019

India, Politics, 09 Aug 2019

DMK candidate Kathir Anand defeated AIADMK nominee AC Shanmugham in the bypoll, which was rescinded before the General Elections in May after unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from an office said to be that of a close associate of Anand. (Photo: ANI)

DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha bypoll

With this win, the DMK has bagged 38 of 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu, while one is with the AIADMK.

09 Aug 2019 5:11 PM

Senior leaders including AK Antony, Ahmed Patel and KV Venugopal were at the meeting at Sonia Gandhi's house. Sources say the leaders decided that there would be no more delay on picking the next Congress president. (Photo: ANI)

Mukul Wasnik frontrunner for Cong chief, decision tomorrow: sources

Mukul Wasnik, say sources, is seen as a strong choice to repair Congress's organizational weaknesses with his long administrative record.

09 Aug 2019 5:09 PM

Mishra's counsel argued that proceedings and order are clearly in violation of the law of natural justice. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi HC adjourns hearing in Kapil Mishra's plea against disqualification in Assembly

Justice Vibhu Bakhru directed Mishra to file an affidavit within two weeks on the Delhi Assembly Speaker's version.

09 Aug 2019 4:37 PM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naiduu. (Photo: ANI)

Vice President calls for code of conduct for lawmakers

He would appeal to the parties for voluntary code of conduct instead of it being mandatory so that compliance is good.

09 Aug 2019 4:06 PM

Amid a security clampdown and suspension of internet services in the state, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma on Friday said that normalcy is returning to the region and that the authorities are doing everything in their power to facilitate people. (Photo: ANI)

Normalcy returning to Jammu, regulating to control situations: Official

Verma also appealed that the people approach concerned authorities if they face any problems and avoid rumours.

09 Aug 2019 4:05 PM

‘Let there be any amount of debate and opposition should get its full say. Discuss, debate but decide one way or the other. There should be no obstructions and stalling of proceedings,’ he said. (Photo: ANI)

Naidu calls on parties to frame code of conduct for lawmakers

Naidu said Parliament and Assemblies are constitutional entities and their efficient functioning was a must for a democracy.

09 Aug 2019 3:49 PM

On being asked about Pakistan's reactions on the revocation of Article 370, Hooda said, ‘Revocation of Article 370 is an internal matter of India and Pakistan has no right to speak about it.’ (Photo: ANI)

‘It is up to BJP govt to develop trust, peace in Kashmir Valley’: Deepender Hooda

‘The government should talk to all political forces in the valley who believe in India and who believe in peace,’ Hooda said.

09 Aug 2019 3:45 PM

Many names are doing rounds for the post of Congress president, but no consensus has been achieved. (Photo: ANI)

New Congress chief to be decided tomorrow in CWC meeting

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 11 am at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi.

09 Aug 2019 2:20 PM

Ahead of the crucial Congress Working Committee meeting, party leader Abhishek Singhvi said on Friday that any further delay in the selection of the new chief is not an option. (Photo: File)

Slightest delay not an option: Abhishek Singhvi on appointment of new Cong chief

A number of partymen have expressed their opinion in public, saying the delay in selecting the new Congress chief is harming the party.

09 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

Over two lakh people have been rescued and evacuated to safer places in Maharashtra, according to official estimates. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra govt to waive farmers' loans in flood hit areas

The NCP also said all public representatives of the party will donate one month's salary for flood relief.

09 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

Thirty prisoners from Jammu and Kashmir landed at the Kheria airport in an aeroplane on Thursday afternoon following which they were shifted to the central jail, which is 10 kms away, under a high security. (Representational Image)

30 J&K prisoners shifted to Agra amid high security: reports

It is believed that these inmates have been shifted for security reasons.

09 Aug 2019 9:42 AM

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide assistance for his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad, which is facing the wrath of heavy rainfall and landslides. (Photo: File)

Very concerned about Wayanad’s condition, will request PM for assistance: Rahul

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Kerala.

09 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

Top PMO official PK Misra allotted new bungalow

In June, Mr Misra was re-appointed as the additional principal secretary to the prime minister with Cabinet rank in the Modi 2.0 government.

09 Aug 2019 4:05 AM

Opposition flays JD-U for U-turn

Earlier this week senior JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi had justified his party’s MPs staging a walkout in Rajya Sabha.

09 Aug 2019 1:36 AM

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