India, Politics, 26th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 26 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 26 Jun 2019

People regret having voted out his government in the Assembly polls, Chouhan claimed and pointed out that the BJP had won all but one seat in the Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: File)

Rahul jumped 'sinking' Cong ship instead of saving it: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The BJP's target was to form the government after the next Assembly elections in Telangana in 2023, Chouhan said.

26 Jun 2019 9:28 PM

Earlier in the day, TMC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP is ‘liable for Bhatpara’. (Photo: ANI)

TMC delegates to visit Bhatpara on June 28 to take stock of post-violence situation

On June 20, clashes broke out between two groups suspected to be affiliated to the ruling TMC and the BJP in Bhatpara.

26 Jun 2019 8:46 PM

According to an official release, Reddy ordered constitution of a cabinet sub-committee to probe the corruption indulged in previous by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government headed by Naidu. (Photo: PTI)

Reddy threatens to take legal action against Naidu over loss of Rs 2,636 cr

Alleging that agreements with solar, wind power companies caused the loss, Reddy asked officials to take steps to recover amount.

26 Jun 2019 8:38 PM

Speaking to ANI, Mamata said that she has personally spoken to the victims who were allegedly thrown out of the train. (Photo: ANI)

WB CM to give Rs 50,000 compensation to men who were pushed off moving train

The men were attacked and pushed off for not chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

26 Jun 2019 8:08 PM

He alleged that govt suffers from 'megalomania', claiming it used its advertisement measures to pressure the media. (Photo: ANI)

Govt using suppressive tactics against media: Cong leader in Lok Sabha

Congress also asked the govt to do away with steep rise in duties on Pakistani products which has led to joblessness.

26 Jun 2019 7:05 PM

The Home minister was briefed about the overall security situation in the state, especially in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. (Photo: ANI)

Shah reviews security situation in J-K on his maiden official visit

Breaking away from protocol, Governor Satya Pal Malik, accompanied by his advisors and some top officials, received Shah at airport.

26 Jun 2019 7:00 PM

Siddaramaiah, who had won the Assembly elections from Badami, has not visited the constituency even after people requested him to attend various programs. (Photo: File)

After ‘where is our MLA’ campaign, Siddaramaiah to visit constituency

According to the sources, Siddaramaiah used only 2 lakh from the 2 crore MLA fund in 2018-19.

26 Jun 2019 6:43 PM

The BJP leader also accused KCR of promoting himself instead of working for Telangana's development. (Photo: File)

BJP's next target is to form govt in Telangana: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan alleged that Chief Minister KCR has given a 'vaastu' advisor the status of a minister.

26 Jun 2019 6:42 PM

Banerjee further stated that the Opposition parties need to come together against the BJP. (Photo: ANI)

'BJP ran parallel administration in WB during LS polls,' says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee went on to add that '2019 election was not a real election'.

26 Jun 2019 6:19 PM

'Last year, we participated (in the debate) and skipped (voting), this time also we may do the same,' the leader said, on condition of anonymity. (Photo: File)

TRS may abstain during voting on triple talaq bill in Lok Sabha: Telangana CM

TRS, led by CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, had adopted the same strategy in December last year.

26 Jun 2019 6:06 PM

During the Lok Sabha elections, Kejriwal, by citing a tweet by Gupta, had told a Punjabi news channel that BJP was trying to get him killed by his own Personal Security Officer (PSO). (Photo: ANI)

Defamation suit against Kejriwal: Court records statement of BJP MLA Vijender Gupta

Gupta had filed a defamation suit against Kejriwal and Sisodia after they accused him of being part of a ‘conspiracy’ to kill Kejriwal.

26 Jun 2019 5:03 PM

Former AAP MLA Devender Sehrawat (Photo: Videograb)

AAP MLA Devender Sehrawat moves SC against disqualification notice

Sehrawat is given a week’s time by the Delhi Assembly speaker to submit his reply over joining the BJP.

26 Jun 2019 4:31 PM

India should finely balance the situation as it has a significant interest in the two countries. (Photo: File)

Lynching of youth an example of religious intolerance: TMC's Saugata Roy

K Muraleedharan raised the issue of surging airfares, especially during festival season and summer vacation, from Kerala to Gulf countries.

26 Jun 2019 4:23 PM

Palaniswami, who holds the PWD portfolio, said 95 percent of construction work of the new dam has been completed. (Photo: File)

TN water crisis: 'Work on fifth reservoir nearing completion,' says CM K Palaniswami

Palaniswami also directed officials to expedite work on five intra-state river linking projects, the release said.

26 Jun 2019 4:08 PM

Moitra went on to list 'seven early signs of fascism', referring to a poster (on fascism) put up in the lobby of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017. (Photo: Twitter)

India being torn apart: First-time TMC MP Mohua Moitra takes on govt

Giving a 'humbling' start to her speech, Moitra later tore down into the government.

26 Jun 2019 2:33 PM

The officers were in the area for an anti-encroachment drive. (Photo: ANI)

Son of BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya who thrashed Municipality officer, arrested

Akash Vijayvargiya, son of senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya was seen thrashing Municipality officers on an anti-encroachment drive.

26 Jun 2019 2:11 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi to address RS; Oppn to move resolution against AADHAR and SEZ bills in LS

Prime Minister will be making his maiden address in the parliament after coming to power in his second term.

26 Jun 2019 1:43 PM

In this election, the Congress just managed to win 52 of the 543 seats. The party could not open its account in as many as 18 states and union territories. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Watch: Youth Congress demonstrate against Rahul Gandhi’s resignation

Rahul Gandhi’s decision to resign comes after the dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls.

26 Jun 2019 1:00 PM

Nominations will start on July 8 and withdrawals can be made till July 11. The results will be announced on July 18 itself. (Photo: PTI | File)

Election to six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu on July 18

Both parties are in the process of finalising nominees for the Upper House.

26 Jun 2019 10:38 AM

Chief Minister Manohar Khattar chaired the meeting which approved the amendment to make it more practical and stringent. (Photo: File)

Stricter law on cow slaughter approved by Haryana government

The new bill will be called the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

26 Jun 2019 9:29 AM

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