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India Politics 25 Feb 2019

India, Politics, 25 Feb 2019

The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation instituted the National Water Awards to emphasise on the importance of water resource management in India. (Photo: File)

Gadkari blames inadequate management; says no water shortage in India

The Union water minister who also handles the Road and Transport portfolio made the comments at the National Water Awards ceremony for 2018.

25 Feb 2019 5:06 PM

In an apparent reference to Modi allegedly shooting a "propaganda and publicity" film till the evening of February 14, the day of the Pulwama terror attacks, and photographs of him washing the feet of sanitation workers on Sunday, the Left leader said the PM should make his priorities clear. (Photo: File)

PM Modi rubbing salt into wounds of sufferers by shooting PR films: Yechury

Modi on Sunday took a holy dip at the Sangam in Allahabad and interacted with sanitation workers describing them as "real karma-yogis".

25 Feb 2019 4:42 PM

Vadra's comments came shortly after posters appeared in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district inviting him to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the constituency. (Photo: ANI)

'I'm in no hurry': Robert Vadra after dropping hint on joining politics

Robert Vadra said that he will start working on joining politics after getting absolved from 'baseless accusations' levelled against him.

25 Feb 2019 4:25 PM

The leader of the Congress Legislature party also ruled out his contesting the parliamentary polls and said, he would like to continue in state politics. (Photo: File)

Winnability will be criteria in seat sharing with JD(S), says Siddaramaiah

'I won't contest from anywhere, whether it is Koppal or Dharwad or Mysuru. I won't contest from anywhere,' Siddaramiah said.

25 Feb 2019 4:19 PM

In Uttarakhand which has 5 Lok Sabha seats, the SP will contest one seat and the BSP will fight in three. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

After UP, BSP-SP alliance announce LS poll pact for MP, Uttarakhand

The SP will contest three of the 29 Lok Sabha seats in MP while the BSP contest the rest.

25 Feb 2019 2:59 PM

Speaking at a programme in Davangere, Parameshwara, a Dalit, said, Basavalingappa missed the chief ministerial post and so did K H Ranganath. (@DrParameshwara/Twitter)

‘Denied CM post thrice because I am a Dalit’, says K'taka deputy CM G Parameshwara

Parameshwara alleged that there were attempts by some in the Congress to block the rise of Dalit leaders.

25 Feb 2019 2:48 PM

Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said that UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, current party chief Rahul Gandhi and he himself were in favour of women's empowerment. (Photo: File)

If Congress comes to power at Centre, it will pass Women's Reservation Bill: Scindia

Congress will pass Women's Reservation Bill in the first session of Parliament post party's win in 2019 Lok Sabha polls Scindia said.

25 Feb 2019 2:40 PM

According to reports, on February 19, Dutt before slitting off his wrist wrote in the letter that Mamata Banerjee had kept him on "compulsory waiting" and withheld his dues after he retired on December 31, 2018, which provoked him to commit suicide. (Photo: File)

Former IPS officer commits suicide, blames Mamata Banerjee; TMC terms charge baseless

Oppn lashes out at Mamata Banerjee after the retired IPS officer held West Bengal CM responsible in his suicide note.

25 Feb 2019 2:08 PM

Kejriwal said that despite bitter rivalry, he was in favour of an alliance with Congress to tackle the 'biggest challenge' to the country. (Photo: PTI | File)

AAP to contest elections alone in Delhi as Cong closed doors on alliance: Kejriwal

'They (Congress) have refused to go for a gatbandhan (alliance). It appears they are firm,' Arvind Kejriwal said.

25 Feb 2019 1:22 PM

Days ago, the DMK organ ‘Murasoli’, had alleged that he was accusing it of corruption due to 'BJP's pressure'. (Photo: BJP)

‘I’m not BJP’s B Team, I’m TN’s A Team,’ claims MNM’s Kamal Haasan

Addressing a party rally on Sunday night, Haasan said that he was being targeted as his party was growing in stature.

25 Feb 2019 12:54 PM

Akhilesh on Sunday met the family of Ajit Kumar, a CRPF jawan, who lost his life during the Pulwama terror attack on February 14. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh Yadav urges govt for long-term strategy to safeguard borders to defeat Pak

Akhilesh also urged the central govt to give Rs 1 crore to the families of all the CRPF jawans, who lost their lives in the Pulwama attack.

25 Feb 2019 12:12 PM

Rao will be elected unanimously as the Opposition political quarters such as Congress, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have already announced their support for him by not fielding their own candidates. (Photo: ANI)

TRS leader T Padma Rao Goud to take charge as new Telangana Deputy Speaker

This development came to light after Goud filed his nomination for the post Deputy Speaker on Saturday.

25 Feb 2019 11:17 AM

Preparations for the rally are in full swing and posters in Gujarati have been put up across the state. (Photo: ANI)

'Sankalp rally': Priyanka’s first public address in Gujarat on Feb 28

Priyanka Gandhi would be participating in the CWC meeting for the first time in which Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi will also be present.

25 Feb 2019 10:06 AM

One very obvious and noteworthy difference between the previous and current government is that there was not a whisper of corruption under PM Modi's tenure. (File Photo)

Major step backward if PM not kept in power: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Defence Minister added the nation will be disfavouring first-time voters if the BJP's is not recognised for its work.

25 Feb 2019 8:46 AM

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