India, Politics, 2nd Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 02 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 02 Jun 2019

‘He does not want to help people,’ was also said by BJP leader Vishwas Sarang when asked about the ‘Right to Water’ Bill that is being drafted by the MP government. (Photo: ANI)

Congress running a ‘hawala udyog’, transfer racket flourishing in MP: BJP leader

He made the remarks after fifteen district magistrates and a dozen district police chiefs were transferred on Saturday.

02 Jun 2019 8:57 PM

BJP Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj (Photo: PTI)

'Mamata belongs to family of Hiranyakashipu' says Sakshi Maharaj

Mamata Banerjee reprimanded people chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in North 24 Parganas.

02 Jun 2019 8:34 PM

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has won nine seats out of 11 in Chhattisgarh. (Photo: ANI)

Ministers would be available for party workers: Chhattisgarh Congress

Party also opined that Rahul Gandhi should continue as party president and take back his resignation.

02 Jun 2019 8:09 PM

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy with Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao (Photo: ANI)

Jagan to resolve issues between Andhra and Telangana

Jagan has an amicable relationship with the Centre as well as with the Telangana government.

02 Jun 2019 7:21 PM

Reddy advised the officials to come out with innovative ideas to improve the financial condition without burdening the common man. (Photo: ANI)

Reddy seeks revenue report to pitch special status need for Andhra Pradesh

Special status for Andhra Pradesh is a long-standing demand of the state which is yet to be fulfilled by the Centre.

02 Jun 2019 6:21 PM

It should be noted that the village stay concept was first practiced by Kumaraswamy during his term as the Chief Minister during 2006-2007 with BJP's BS Yeddyurappa as his Deputy Chief Minister. (Photo: File)

Karnataka CM to resume 'Grama Vastavya' programme to stay tuned to ground realities

During this programme, CM Kumaraswamy will visit several villages and will stay there for some time in to understand problems of locals.

02 Jun 2019 5:50 PM

8 new MPs were inducted in the Bihar cabinet from Nitish Kumar's JD(U). (Photo: ANI)

8 new ministers inducted into Bihar cabinet, NDA-JD(U) coalition intact

JDU on May 30 decided to not be a part of PM Modi's new Cabinet, saying it would not accept BJP's offer of only 1 ministerial berth.

02 Jun 2019 4:08 PM

'For Rahul Gandhi, fighting against BJP is to stop parliament to function,' Shahnawaz Hussain said. (Photo: File)

It will harm Cong: BJP on Rahul's 'aggressive approach' instruction to MPs

Addressing a meet of Cong' newly-elected MPs, Gandhi said 'you are going to shout a little more than usual'.

02 Jun 2019 3:00 PM

A political party should have 10 per cent of total number of seats to secure the position of leader of opposition. (Photo: File)

NDA seeks Speaker who can negotiate well, represent globally

The new Speaker will have to take key decisions and also decide on the leader of the opposition.

02 Jun 2019 2:54 PM

‘The proposal that was given was unacceptable to the JD(U), therefore we have decided that in future also JD(U) will never be a part of the NDA led Union Cabinet, this is our final decision,’ JD(U) spokesperson K C Tyagi said. (Photo: ANI)

'Will never be a part of NDA-led Union Cabinet', says JD(U)’s K C Tyagi

This comes days after JD (U) decided to not be part of PM Modi's new Cabinet, rejecting BJP's offer of only one ministerial berth.

02 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

‘They not only violate basic norms of diplomatic conduct and civilised behaviour, but are also counter-productive for our bilateral relations,’ Indian envoy Ajay Bisaria said. (Photo: ANI)

Iftar party row: Omar Abdullah urges India, Pak to ‘stop this nonsense’

Omar also strongly criticized the Pakistani side for their ‘tit for tat diplomacy’, citing Pakistani High Commission’s incident earlier.

02 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

'It would be good if Owaisi Sahab speaks before due consideration. No one has called him a tenant. But if he talks about the share, it was given to them (Muslims) in 1947. Now, the matter is over,' BJP leader Madhav Bhandari said. (Photo: ANI)

Muslims got their share during partition, says Maharashtra BJP leader

The statement came in response to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's statement about Muslims not being tenants in India.

02 Jun 2019 1:31 PM

Earlier Gore had met state Water Resources Minister, Mahajan triggering speculations of Gore joining the BJP. (Photo: ANI)

No discussion on joining BJP: Cong MLA Gore on meet with BJP minister

Congress was wiped out in the recently concluded LS elections and could only win 1 seat while its ally NCP won 4 out of 48 seats.

02 Jun 2019 1:19 PM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to initiate action against an IAS officer who praised Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. (Photo: File)

IAS officer praises Gandhi's killer; Oppn demands action against her

This comes after a Mumbai woman IAS officer urged in a tweet to remove Mahatma Gandhi's statues, images from Indian currency notes.

02 Jun 2019 12:35 PM

During the visit, the Defence Minister would be accompanied by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and other senior officials from the Defence Ministry. (Photo: File)

Siachen to be Rajnath Singh's first visit as Defence Minister

Rajnath will review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

02 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday visited the National Police Memorial to pay tribute to the policemen who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah pays tribute at National Police Memorial in Delhi

Earlier on Saturday, the new entrant to the North Block, Shah took charge as Home Minister in the Modi government 2.0.

02 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

Indian envoy's guests invited for Iftar party turned away by Pak agencies

Indian envoy Ajay Bisaria said that 'such intimidatory tactics' are 'counter-productive' for bilateral relations.

02 Jun 2019 10:57 AM

'Greetings and good wishes to the people of Telangana on statehood day. My best wishes to all the residents of the state for a bright and prosperous future,' President Kovind tweeted. (Photo: File)

President Kovind, PM Modi greet people of Telangana on formation day

The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014. TRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao was elected as the first CM of Telangana.

02 Jun 2019 10:35 AM

Tumkur District Congress president R Ramakrishna on Saturday wrote to general secretary KC Venugopal blaming party leaders for the defeat of Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition candidate HD Deve Gowda in the Lok Sabha constituency. (Photo: File)

Tumkur Congress chief seeks expulsion of several party leaders for LS poll defeat

He has also recommended expulsion of leaders like former MLA KN Rajanna, and state Youth Congress vice president Rajendra from the party.

02 Jun 2019 10:01 AM

The duo can be seen praying together, offering sweets to each other, and exchanging pleasantries. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra CM Reddy, Telangana CM Rao attend Iftar party hosted by Governor

Succeeding the TDP government led by N Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan took oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

02 Jun 2019 8:40 AM

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