India, Politics, 10th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 10 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 10 Jun 2019

Rahul Gandhi's home listed as vacant on Lok Sabha list

As per rules, a list of vacant bungalows/flats is given to MPs on behalf of the Lok Sabha Secretariat from which they can choose and apply.

10 Jun 2019 9:10 PM

Bhatti Vikramarka broke his fast after 48 hours in the presence of senior leaders of Congress party. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana: Congress' Bhatti Vikramarka calls off his indefinite strike

The strike marked a protest against the crossover of Congress' 12 legislators to TRS.

10 Jun 2019 7:53 PM

During the press meet, she announced the launch of a toll-free number for registration of public grievances.

'Centre fuming communal tension using social media' says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee thanked her Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar for stating that he will not be forming an alliance with NDA outside Bihar

10 Jun 2019 7:27 PM

The memorandum which was submitted to the Governor on Sunday claimed that over 10,000 government officials have been transferred by Kamal Nath-led Congress government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

BJP submits memorandum to Gov over 'deteriorating law and order situation'

Pragya Thakur blamed law and order, shunting of cops as a reason for the spike in crime.

10 Jun 2019 6:05 PM

Patnagarh sub-collector had been tasked with probing the incident. (Photo: Representational)

Inquiry confirms allegations against BJD MLA who forced engineer to do sit-ups

The inquiry was launched after a video showing Patnagarh MLA Saroj Kumar Meher forcing the engineer to do sit-ups in public.

10 Jun 2019 4:19 PM

Raut further said that after the country's first home minister Sardar Patel, it is Shah who has the ability to resolve the Kashmir issue. (Photo: File)

'Modi-Shah-Yogi are Supreme Court for us' says Shiv Sena's Raut

Shiv Sena leader said that under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Yogi, Ram temple will be constructed.

10 Jun 2019 3:50 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with Chief Secretary and senior police officials on Monday on the issue of women security in the state. (Photo: ANI)

UP CM Adityanath holds meeting as state see surge in crime against women

This came in the backdrop of the recent spate of incidences of crime against women in the state that created an outrage in the society.

10 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

A delegation led by former DPCC chief Sheila Dikshit is also expected to take part in the meeting to discuss the problems that the capital is facing. (Photo: ANI)

Sheila Dikshit to meet Kejriwal to discuss issues in Delhi

Based on the request, Kejriwal has fixed the meeting with DPCC members on Wednesday.

10 Jun 2019 3:04 PM

'Giving ticket to a woman on whom there are serious charges related to the Malegaon bomb blast is an attempt to break the democracy,' Pawar said. (Photo: File)

Giving ticket to Pragya Singh Thakur an attack on democracy: Sharad Pawar

Pawar said he could not believe that a Muslim could conduct blasts on 'Juma' which is considered a sacred day by the community.

10 Jun 2019 2:56 PM

He also added that party would like to see Bihar being given the 'special status' and will push forth the demand in the future too. (Photo: PTI)

Will not compromise with principles, alliance with BJP to continue: Nitish Kumar

‘Our focus is on developing Bihar. We are focused on helping the nation through developing our state,’ he said at a press conference.

10 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

MP CM Kamal Nath Monday took oath as MLA after getting elected from Chhindwara Assembly seat in a bypoll held along with April-May Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath takes oath as MLA

As per rules, Nath had to get elected to the MP Assembly within six months of being appointed Chief Minister.

10 Jun 2019 2:38 PM

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday welcomed the Pathankot court verdict in the Kathua rape case, demanding 'severe punishment' to the convicts. (Photo: File)

Time to stop politics over heinous crime: Mufti, Omar welcomes Kathua case verdict

The case created public outrage with activists and people hitting the streets demanding justice to the victim.

10 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

Congress General Sceretary Priyanja Gandhi (Photo: File)

After electoral defeat, Priyanka Gandhi visits UP

Priyanaka, who is in charge of Uttar Pradesh (East), will meet the party candidates.

10 Jun 2019 1:43 PM

Protest against the alleged killing of party workers in Basirhat region of the district, BJP workers stopped a train by sitting on the railway tracks. (Photo: ANI)

BJP holds 12-hour state bandh over killing of party workers by TMC in clashes

Most shops and even banks in Basirhat remain closed, fearing law and order the situation, in the district during the bandh.

10 Jun 2019 1:27 PM

Karnad, who was known for his work in the field of literature and cinema, also became a renowned face in the country after essaying the role of Swami's father in Malgudi Days TV series. He was conferred with Padma Shri in 1974 and Padma Bhushan in 1992. (Photo: File)

Leaders across party pay tribute to veteran actor Girish Karnad

The Karnataka government on Monday announced three-day state mourning and one-day public holiday over the demise of Girish Karnad.

10 Jun 2019 1:07 PM

In the Andhra Pradesh Assembly election, Reddy's YSRCP got an absolute majority by winning 151 out of 175 seats. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy holds his first cabinet meeting

Earlier on Saturday, 25 legislators were sworn-in as ministers in the cabinet of CM, 9 days after Reddy took over as Andhra Pradesh CM.

10 Jun 2019 12:41 PM

Punjab minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Monday met party president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/ @sherryontopp)

‘Handed my letter’: Sidhu meets Rahul Gandhi, apprises him of 'situation'

Navjot Singh Sidhu also posted a picture in which he seen along with Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and senior leader Ahmed Patel.

10 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

Some senior party members have hinted that Uttar Pradesh minister Swatantradev Singh, MLCs Vidyasagar Sonkar and Laxman Acharya, and MP Mahesh Sharma are likely replacements for Mahendra Nath Pandey. (Photo: ANI)

Hunt for new UP BJP chief: State minister, MLCs likely contenders

Pandey, now Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, cannot be UP BJP chief under its ‘one person-one post’ principle.

10 Jun 2019 10:45 AM

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: File)

BJP will help allies on their seats in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis attended a meeting presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah of the Core Groups of Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.

10 Jun 2019 10:01 AM

West Bengal government has written a letter to Union Ministry of Home Affairs stating that the law and order situation was 'under control' in the state. (Photo: File)

Situation 'under control', claims WB govt in letter to MHA

The statement came after MHA issued advisory to the state govt expressing concern over death of people in a clash between BJP-TMC workers.

10 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

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