India, Politics, 18th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 18 Feb 2019

India, Politics, 18 Feb 2019

Samajwadi Party legislator broke into tears, saying that his Rs 10 lakh was stolen and if it was not recovered, he would "commit suicide". (Representational image.)

UP MLA breaks down in Assembly, threatens to commit suicide if stolen money not found

The MLA said that the money was stolen from a hotel in Azamgarh and no FIR has been registered yet.

18 Feb 2019 6:42 PM

The bench had in January banned 'flash hartals', making it mandatory for any organisation to issue a notice of at least seven days while calling for hartals. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala HC initiates contempt proceedings against Youth Cong leaders for flash hartal

A state-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal was called past midnight by the Youth Congress leadership through social media.

18 Feb 2019 6:20 PM

AJL had appealed against the single bench order of the Delhi High Court, asking the company to vacate the Herald House. (Photo: File)

HC reserves order in AJL eviction case, asks to file written submissions

AJL also stated that shutting down National Herald premises was a

18 Feb 2019 5:56 PM

Despite a day's business loss, traders express their grief with a complete shut down over the loss of so many soldiers in a gruesome terror attack. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama terror attack: Guwahati mourns death of 40 CRPF jawans with complete shutdown

With shops and banks closed, fewer people were seen within the vicinity of the city, which otherwise remains abuzz with activities.

18 Feb 2019 5:38 PM

Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu had said that a nation cannot be held responsible for the acts of terrorists. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama terror attack: Sidhu remains firm on his stand

Navjot Singh Sidhu reiterates that the country's fight is against terrorism and perpetrators of terror.

18 Feb 2019 4:58 PM

The CBI claimed that the Rs 1.3 crore paid to Nalini Chidambaram, a senior lawyer, was from the money collected by Saradha chit fund illegally from investors.

Saradha Chit Fund Scam: HC grants interim protection to Nalini Chidambaram

The court directed the CBI and Chidambaram to file affidavits in support of their respective stands in the case in the meantime.

18 Feb 2019 4:35 PM

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking quashing of the February 1 interim Budget. (Photo: File)

Interim Budget 2019: SC dismisses PIL, says no constitutional provision

Sharma in his PIL said that there was provision for only a full annual Budget and a vote-on-account under the Constitution.

18 Feb 2019 2:47 PM

'We have a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism,' Shah said at the Shakti Kendra Sammelan of BJP workers from Jaipur and Sikar. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi should announce name of leader of grand alliance: Amit Shah

Addressing party workers in Jaipur after terror attack in Pulwama Amit Shah said the Modi govt will not let the sacrifice go in vain.

18 Feb 2019 2:43 PM

Shiv Sena, BJP to announce pre-poll alliance, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena could be firmed up only if BJP was ready to announce the seat-sharing formula for both general and Assembly polls in Maharashtra.

18 Feb 2019 2:25 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi welcomes cricketer-turned-politican Kirti Azad in the party. (Photo: Twitter | @KirtiAzadMP)

Former BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress ahead of LS polls

According to the sources, Kirti Azad is keen to contest from his home turf Darbhanga constituency.

18 Feb 2019 2:16 PM

Haasan referred to Stalin who came out of Tamil Nadu Assembly in torn shirt on Sunday when the AIADMK government led by Chief Minister K Palaniswami sought vote of confidence. (Photo: File)

'Are you not ashamed of copying from small boy?': Kamal Haasan's dig at Stalin

Haasan said he cannot wear a torn shirt, and even if his shirt gets torn in the assembly, he would wear another shirt.

18 Feb 2019 12:28 PM

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