India, Politics, 28th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 28 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 28 Jun 2019

The PIL has alleged that the Kamlaraja Charitable Trust, allegedly associated with the Scindia family, illegally sold government land to a builder. (Photo: File)

MP HC imposes cost of Rs 10,000 on Jyotiraditya Scindia for not responding to PIL

The court passed the order after Scindia's lawyers sought more time to file the reply.

28 Jun 2019 5:33 PM

Cabinet Minister Partha Chatterjee had moved the motion against three media houses -- Anandabazar Patrika, Ei Samay, and Sangbad Pratidin (Bengali dailies) -- for allegedly misreporting Banerjee's statement that she wanted an alliance with the Congress and the Left. (Photo: ANI)

TMC withdraws privilege motion against 3 Bengali dailies

The privilege motion had been moved for allegedly misinterpreting CM Mamata Banerjee's statement over the Opposition's co-operation.

28 Jun 2019 5:22 PM

Last week, Reddy had ordered the demolition of 'Praja Vedika' ((people grievances' hall), claiming that the hall was constructed illegally and violated many acts. The structure was constructed during the previous TDP government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

TDP accuses Jagan Reddy of doing vendetta politics against Chandrababu Naidu

Calling Reddy as inexperienced, Naidu also criticised the state government for reducing security to Naidu.

28 Jun 2019 4:45 PM

The builders sell the apartments to families without assuring them of water availability, he said. (Representational Image)

B’luru water crisis: K’taka govt to ban construction of apartments for 5 yrs

Deputy CM said, 'Govt mulls a five-year ban on construction of multi-storeyed residential buildings in view of acute water crisis in state.'

28 Jun 2019 3:41 PM

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh lashed out at the West Bengal government, saying that it had ordered the construction of dining rooms in state-run schools in Cooch Behar district which had more than 70 per cent students from minority communities. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Another conspiracy: BJP slams WB govt over school dining rooms with ‘70 pc Muslims'

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh questioned whether there was any 'malafide motive' behind the 'segregation'.

28 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has said he had offered to resign from the post of state Congress president after the party's bad performance in the Lok Sabha election. (Photo: File)

I am responsible for Congress's defeat in Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath

A senior Congress leader said Kamal Nath did offer to resign as state party president after the Lok Sabha election results came.

28 Jun 2019 3:10 PM

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders slammed the state government's decision to serve a notice to former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, claiming that the current chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy is 'unaware' of basic procedures. (Photo: ANI)

‘Unaware’ of basic procedures: TDP slams Jagan Reddy over notice to Naidu

'Praja Vedika' was constructed adjacent to Naidu's residence. The demolition of the hall was carried out on Tuesday.

28 Jun 2019 2:56 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday moved the Jammu and Kashmir reservation bill in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Amit Shah moves J&K reservation bill in LS, urges for extention of Prez's rule

Amit Shah said, 'This bill is not to please anyone but for those living near the International Border.'

28 Jun 2019 12:48 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday clarified that his upcoming trip to the United States is unofficial and he will be travelling on personal expenses. (Photo: File)

‘Unofficial, on personal expenses’: Kumaraswamy clarifies his US trip

The statement comes amidst criticism the JD(S) leader is facing regarding expenditure of taxpayers' money for unofficial purposes.

28 Jun 2019 12:09 PM

Supporting his act, there were posters put up in part of Indore stating 'Salute Akash ji' on Friday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

'Salute Akash ji' posters removed by Indore Municipal Corporation

BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya had attacked a Municipal Corporation officer in Indore, on June 26.

28 Jun 2019 11:54 AM

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by rebel AAP MLA Devender Sehrawat challenging a disqualification notice under the anti-defection law issued to him by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat for reportedly joining the BJP. (Photo: File)

SC refuses to hear plea challenging disqualification of AAP MLA Devender Sehrawat

After the court said it was not inclined to hear the plea, Sehrawat's counsel withdrew the petition.

28 Jun 2019 11:26 AM

BJP MP from Barrackpore, Arjun Singh, said Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation to Bhatpara will be welcomed with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants and added that the TMC was trying to reap benefits by coming after the BJP delegation in the area. (Photo: ANI)

TMC delegation will be welcomed with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in Bhatpara: BJP MP

The delegation was led by BJP Member of Parliament (MP) SS Ahluwalia and comprised of Satya Pal Singh and Vishnu Dayal Ram.

28 Jun 2019 10:00 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI)

Kejriwal meets Sitharaman, urges to clear Rs 3,000 cr pending IGST dues of Delhi

Both Sisodia and Kejriwal urged her to provide funds for the Municipal Corporations to improve their financial conditions.

28 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

'Mann Ki Baat' programme is resuming from June 30 at 11 am. (Photo: File)

BJP plans to take 'Mann Ki Baat' programme to more people

Modi is also looking forward to discussing public insights in his upcoming episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'.

28 Jun 2019 9:27 AM

The farmers raised slogans against the Kumaraswamy government and demanded an instant solution for their problems. (Photo: ANI)

Farmers in K’taka hold protest during Kumaraswamy's 'Janatha Darshan' program

Earlier in the day, farmers also protested in front of a bank in Mandya after it apparently announced the auctioning of pledged jewellery.

28 Jun 2019 8:54 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday congratulated the state police for taking action against BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya and stated that law is same for everyone. (Photo: File)

Law is same for everyone: Kamal Nath on Akash Vijayvargiya's arrest

The case has been transferred to Bhopal's Special Court. He is currently under judicial custody till July 7.

28 Jun 2019 8:52 AM

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