India, Politics, 21st Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 21 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 21 Jun 2019

'Indian National Congress strongly questions the 'Culture of Defection' systematically being cultivated by the BJP', Surjewala tweeted. (Photo:File)

Horse trading now bedrock of BJP's so-called 'expansion': Surjewala

The Congress in-charge of communication also shared an official statement in his tweet.

21 Jun 2019 8:46 PM

Kejriwal also sought the Centre's support in executing the Delhi government's plan to store Yamuna water during rainy season. (Photo: ANI)

Arvind Kejriwal softens stance after meeting with PM Modi

Kejriwal, who had skipped all-party meeting called by PM two days back, also assured full cooperation of his government to the Centre.

21 Jun 2019 8:19 PM

A few photos of the BJD flag on the jawan’s coffin went viral on social media on Thursday night and quickly triggered an outrage. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitabhMohanty9)

BJD facing flak over party flag on coffin of Odisha jawan martyred in Pulwama

Ajit Sahoo of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was killed when militants attacked patrol vehicle with an IED in Arihal village of Pulwama district.

21 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

‘I request all the members to seriously ponder over the issues and see to it that the House functions smoothly, effectively and meaningfully and everybody be it small or big party get a reasonable opportunity to raise their issues,’ Venkaiah Naidu said. (Photo: ANI)

Venkaiah Naidu calls for parliamentary reforms

The environment of disruptive politics must change, Naidu said urging the members to use their time in a constructive manner.

21 Jun 2019 3:59 PM

E S L Narasimhan, Devendra Fadnavis and Jagan Mohan Reddy were present at the inaugural ceremony. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

KCR inaugurates Rs 80,000 crore mega irrigation project

Rs 80,000 crore project built on Godavari river originates in Maharashtra, flows through Telangana and merges with the sea in Andhra.

21 Jun 2019 2:44 PM

Javadekar said, 'Fake news and information published with malicious intent (on social media) are important subjects and there should be a discussion on them in the House.' (Photo: PTI | File)

There should be discussion on fake news in Parliament: Prakash Javadekar

WhatsApp has been at the centre of many controversies for allegedly being a platform to spread 'fake news'.

21 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday revived his 2006 rural outreach programme, in which he stayed at the homes of villagers. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy connects with rural Karnataka, begins village stay

Kicking off the programme, the Chief Minister said he wanted to start two to four programmes on village stay tour every month.

21 Jun 2019 2:16 PM

'On marriage, on divorce, for everything, the Quran has clear instructions and we follow it', SP leader added.(Photo: ANI)

My party supports what Quran says: SP's Azam Khan on Triple Talaq Bill

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 was included in the list of business for Lok Sabha for Friday.

21 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

He claimed that he did not want his son HD Kumaraswamy to become the Chief Minister of the state. (Photo: ANI)

JD(S) chief Deve Gowda doesn't rule out midterm polls in Karnataka

‘Congress themselves called me and asked me to form the government. I will continue my work. I do not want to blame anyone,’ Gowda said.

21 Jun 2019 1:43 PM

Two people were killed and 11 others injured on Thursday after clashes broke out between two groups suspected to be affiliated to the TMC and the BJP. (Photo: ANI)

16 arrested, situation tense a day after clashes in West Bengal's Bhatpara

As many as 16 people were arrested in connection with the clashes, a police officer said.

21 Jun 2019 1:39 PM

Kejriwal also invited Prime Minister Modi to visit Mohalla clinics and government schools in Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Kejriwal meets PM Modi in Parliament; Ayushman Bharat, water harvesting on agenda

However, Kejriwal said that there were no talks regarding the law and order situation in the national capital.

21 Jun 2019 1:28 PM

Both were called “Andhra Mallyas” by BJP MP and spokesperson G V L Narsimha Rao in November last year. (Photo: Twitter)

2 out of 4 TDP MPs who joined BJP are under probe by IT, ED, CBI

BJP spokesperson and MP GVL Narsimha Rao had written to Rajya Sabha Ethics Committee seeking action against them.

21 Jun 2019 1:16 PM

On February 3, he did so over the shooting of Mahatma Gandhi's effigy by Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

AAP's Sanjay Singh gives zero hour notice in RS over spurt in Delhi crime

This is the second time, in a span of a few months that the AAP leader has given a zero hour notice in the Upper House.

21 Jun 2019 1:12 PM

Javadekar said satellite pictures are taken at regular intervals and, therefore, such inconsistencies are ruled out. (Photo: ANI)

India's forest cover up by 1 pc in one year

According to a latest report, over 24.39 per cent of the country's geographical area now constitutes of green cover.

21 Jun 2019 1:07 PM

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday moved the Triple Talaq in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

'Triple Talaq bill for women's dignity,' says Ravi Shankar; Oppn clashes again

'Rights of Muslim women will be protected. Hence, this law will give justice to the victims of Triple Talaq,' said Union minister.

21 Jun 2019 12:42 PM

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (Photo: File)

TRS doesn't appreciate defection of TDP MPs

Three TDP MPs accompanied by BJP Working President J P Nadda and Leader of the House in RS T C Gehlot met RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu.

21 Jun 2019 12:16 PM

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday Maharashtra government will bring in a legislation to make teaching Marathi language compulsory in all schools in the state, including those affiliated to ICSE and CBSE. (Photo: File)

Marathi language will be mandatory in CBSE, ICSE: Devendra Fadnavis

If needed, the existing law can be amended to ensure that Marathi language is taught in all schools in the state, Fadnavis said.

21 Jun 2019 11:25 AM

Former Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) president H Vishwanath. (Photo: File)

Siddaramaiah responsible for Cong-JD(S) rift, says H Vishwanath

Vishwanath also held Siddaramaiah responsible for Bengaluru MLA Roshan Baig's suspension.

21 Jun 2019 9:27 AM

Four TDP Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP

BJP gives approval to merger of TDP legislature with party.

21 Jun 2019 2:54 AM

A file photo of top Congress leaders at a party meeting before the polls.

Vanquished Congress at crossroads in Odisha

The Grand Old Party which was the main Opposition party before the recent polls has lost the position to the BJP.

21 Jun 2019 2:39 AM

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