India, Politics, 11th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 11 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 11 Apr 2019

Gautam Gambhir slammed Mehbooba Mufti for her alleged anti-national remarks. (Photo: ANI)

Mufti blocked me on Twitter, how will she block 125 crore patriots: Gautam Gambhir

Her dream to break India will not be successful, Gambhir said.

11 Apr 2019 8:53 PM

The chief minister said Odisha had informed the BJP led Central government about the Chhattisgarh government blocking Mahanadi water and requested its early intervention. (Image: File)

BJD will play a key role in govt formation at Centre: Naveen Patnaik

No national party will get majority to form government at the Centre after elections, Patnaik said.

11 Apr 2019 8:44 PM

The BSP has alleged that they had received reports of Dalits being prevented from reaching polling booths in various places in the state. (Photo: File)

Baseless!: Poll officers reacts to BSP,SP's 'dalits' prevented from voting claim

These are only rumours, as they are not mentioning any specific polling booth, Officer said.

11 Apr 2019 8:36 PM

It is clear that set procedures have not been followed in Rafale deal, said Abhishek Manu Singhvi. (Photo: ANI)

Will initiate JPC probe into 'Rafale scam' after coming to power: Congress

From day one, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government lied in the Supreme Court, said Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

11 Apr 2019 7:50 PM

2019 Lok Sabha polls, 1st phase: Manipur records highest polling at 78.20 pc

The Hindi heartland states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar recorded poll percentage of 59.77.

11 Apr 2019 7:35 PM

In the movable category, Irani has cash in hand till March 31 totalling about Rs 6.24 lakh besides over Rs 89 lakh in bank accounts. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Smriti Irani has assets over Rs 4.71 crore

She also has over Rs 18 lakh in NSS and postal savings insurance and another Rs 1.05 lakh in other investments.

11 Apr 2019 7:07 PM

Rajnath Singh also said the Congress raised a hue and cry over Rafale fighter aircraft purchase. (Photo: PTI)

Sacrifice of Mandavi, others won't be in vain: Rajnath Singh

Mandavi and four others were killed in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district Tuesday when the Naxals blew up their vehicle.

11 Apr 2019 6:13 PM

Mishra’s joining Congress party comes at a time when its president Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary and in-charge for the party’s east UP affairs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are on tour of Amethi. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti Irani's man in Amethi joins Congress party

It is said that Mishra had brought BJP leader Smriti Irani to Amethi.

11 Apr 2019 6:08 PM

The Aam Aadmi Party chief also alleged that what Pakistan could not do in 70 years, their 'friend' Modi did it in five years -- that is damaging India's brotherhood. (Photo: File | PTI)

Pak 'supporting' Modi, wants riots to spread in India: Arvind Kejriwal

Polls in India are being held in seven phases for 543 Lok Sabha seats and the first phase was held Thursday.

11 Apr 2019 5:50 PM

In a statement, the CEO asked people not to believe in rumours as the poll process was going on peacefully. (Photo: PTI)

Andhra polls: TDP, YSRC claim 3 deaths in clash, 73 pc as voting concludes

Police said a Telugu Desam Party worker and another belonging to the main opposition YSR Congress were killed.

11 Apr 2019 5:42 PM

Zaheerabad recorded highest number of voter turnout with 63.39 per cent while Hyderabad from where AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi is seeking re-election registered 27.79 per cent till three pm. (Representational Image)

Over 60 per cent polling till 5 pm in Telangana

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Rajat Kumarhad earlier said those who stand in queue at 5 pm will also be allowed to vote.

11 Apr 2019 5:26 PM

Election officials put the voting percentage till early afternoon at 40 to 50 in most states. (Photo: File)

General Elections 2019: Phase 1 ends, voters come out in large numbers

Votes for all 543 seats would be counted on May 23 after the end of the seven-phase polling.

11 Apr 2019 5:25 PM

Ramdev was joined by his close associates Acharya Balkrishna and Swami Muktananda Maharaj at the polling booth. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi's personality like Himalayas: Baba Ramdev after casting vote

Ramdev said, 'as for other leaders, their character, leadership and contribution to the nation are for everybody to see.'

11 Apr 2019 5:06 PM

The MNS, which is not contesting the polls, is not a part of the grand alliance being led by the Congress and NCP against the BJP. (Photo: file)

Raj Thackeray, Dhananjay Munde in demand to campaign for Congress

Thackeray has taken the Prime Minister head-on and is attracting people at his rallies,' the sources said.

11 Apr 2019 4:31 PM

Shah appealed to the voters to give the saffron party an opportunity to serve them. (Image: ANI)

Infiltrators are termites, will throw them out: Amit Shah

The BJP chief claimed that TMC stood for Tushtikaran, (appeasement), Mafia and Chit Funds.

11 Apr 2019 4:23 PM

The 25-year old woman who is just 2 feet and 1 inch, turned up to her polling station and exercised her franchise. (Photo: ANI)

World's tiniest woman casts her vote in Nagpur

Besides holding a Guinness World Record for being the shortest woman, Jyoti also has her statue in the Celebrity Wax Museum in Pune.

11 Apr 2019 4:22 PM

The chief minister arrived at the polling booth with his wife Amruta and mother Sarita Fadnavis at 12.20 pm. (Image: ANI twitter)

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis casts vote in Nagpur

Seven constituencies in Vidarbha are going to the polls Thursday.

11 Apr 2019 3:58 PM

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that genuine anti-BJP votes have been deleted across India at an 'unprecedented scale' and questioned the Election Commission over the fairness of the ongoing polls.

Anti-BJP votes deleted across India: Arvind Kejriwal

In a series of tweets, Kejriwal tagged the people who claimed their names or the names of their relatives were deleted from the voter lists.

11 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

Mocking the grand opposition alliance proposed by Banerjee, Shah wondered why the Congress and CPI(M) were criticising the TMC if they were her allies. (Photo: File)

We will scrap Article 370, introduce NRC across country: Amit Shah

Shah accused Mamata Banerjee of questioning air strikes to 'appease' her minority vote bank.

11 Apr 2019 3:36 PM

'The decision of the LDF is to defeat the Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi,' Vijayan told the huge gathering. (Photo: File)

CM hits out at Amit Shah for Pakistan jibe on Wayanad processions

Vijayan said the saffron party may be unaware of the history of the freedom movement.

11 Apr 2019 3:24 PM

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