India, Politics, 11th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 11 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 11 Jun 2019

On a complaint from a ruling JD(S) office-bearer, the two, said to be party supporters, were arrested Saturday under IPC sections 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief), police said. (Photo: ANI)

Two men arrested in Karnataka for 'abusive' video against Deve Gowda family

The duo was peeved at the poor performance of JD(S) in the recent LS election and blamed ‘family politics’ of JD(S) chief Gowda for it.

11 Jun 2019 7:43 PM

It is worth mentioning that the JD(U) has not joined the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, but has decided to stay as a part of the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Rajiv Ranjan Singh is JD(U) parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha

Baidyanath Prasad Mahto would be party's Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, while Dileshwar Kamat would be the Chief Whip.

11 Jun 2019 7:28 PM

Congress party managed to win only one seat (UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli) in UP and 52 seats across India in the recently concluded elections. (Photo: ANI)

Jyotiraditya Scindia takes review meeting on LS election debacle in UP

Among the districts covered in the meeting are Saharanpur, Bijnor, Gautam Budh Nagar, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Nagina, Bulandshahr and Kairana.

11 Jun 2019 7:15 PM

Manoj Tiwari attacks Kejriwal over power, water crisis

The MP from North East Delhi said a large number of localities in South, North, Outer and East Delhi have 'already plunged into darkness'..

11 Jun 2019 6:42 PM

Jagan welcomed Nikhil Gowda and the two leaders had talks for some time. Nikhil, who is a former actor, said that the meeting was merely a courtesy call. (Photo: ANI)

Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil meets Andhra Pradesh CM

Nikhil recently fought the Lok Sabha election from Mandya Parliamentary constituency where he lost to actress Sumalatha Ambareesh.

11 Jun 2019 6:41 PM

The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared the setting up of this new agency called the Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO) which has been entrusted with the task of creating space warfare weapon systems and technologies," sources in the Defence Ministry. (Photo: ANI)

Modi govt approves new agency to develop space warfare weapon systems

In March 2019, India had carried out the Anti Satellite Test which demonstrated its capability to shoot down satellites in space.

11 Jun 2019 4:57 PM

The meeting was attended by Home Secretary, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and other senior officers of Indian Meteorological Department and Home Ministry. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness on Cyclone 'Vayu'

The Home Minister also directed for 24x7 functioning of control rooms.

11 Jun 2019 4:50 PM

Sonia Gandhi retained the Rae Bareli seat by defeating BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh by over 1.67 lakh votes. (Photo: File)

Sonia Gandhi to visit Rae Bareli on Wednesday

She will be meeting all the MLAs and ex MLAs along with the party workers and leaders of the constituency.

11 Jun 2019 4:37 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. (Photo: File)

UP govt terrorising journalists, farmers: Priyanka slams Yogi over Prashant’s arrest

Her statement came after Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia, who was arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police.

11 Jun 2019 3:31 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was speaking at the ceremonial program arranged for the re-installing the bust of Ishar Chandra Vidyasagar at Hare School ground at College Street. (Photo: ANI)

'Bengal is being defamed': Mamata on WB Guv Tripathi meeting PM Modi

'A plan is being hatched to turn Bengal into Gujarat. Bengal is not Gujarat,' West Bengal CM said at an event earlier on Wednesday.

11 Jun 2019 3:11 PM

The governors met Shah separately and a home ministry official described the meetings as courtesy calls on the new Home Minister, who assumed charge on June 1. (Photo: File)

4 Governors, including Rajasthan's Kalyan Singh, meet Amit Shah

The home minister discussed with the governors issues concerning their respective states, the official said.

11 Jun 2019 3:02 PM

After being convicted in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, Yadav was sent to the Birsa Munda Central Jail on December 23, 2017. (Photo: Rabri Devi Twitter)

‘May my age also be yours’: Rabri Devi wishes Lalu Yadav on his 72nd birthday

Yadav has been getting treatment at the hospital since August 2018.

11 Jun 2019 2:04 PM

According to police, the miscreants allegedly damaged the plaque which has N Chandrababu Naidu's name engraved as the Chief Minister. (Photo: ANI)

Plaque of former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu vandalised

Security has been beefed up in the area to maintain law and order situation, police informed.

11 Jun 2019 1:25 PM

Delhi and its nearby areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad continue to experience heat wave on Tuesday, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius. (Representational Image)

No respite from heat as Delhi to sizzles at 46 degree Celsius

However, the weather forecasting agency predicted that tomorrow (June 12), the capital will be hit by thunderstorm or dust storm.

11 Jun 2019 10:44 AM

2 dead, 4 injured in explosion in West Bengal's Kankinara

According to reports, the unidentified miscreants lobbed a crude bomb.

11 Jun 2019 10:31 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveils Vidyasagar's statue. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata unveils Vidyasagar's statue in West Bengal

Banerjee, however, publically denied the proposal by asserting that her state has got enough money to make the structure.

11 Jun 2019 9:37 AM

Ten workers of the ruling YSR Congress and Telugu Desam Party were injured in a post-poll clash at a village in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

10 injured in clash between YSRCP, TDP workers in Andhra Pradesh

No action has been taken against anyone as accused have not been identified so far, the police said.

11 Jun 2019 9:08 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets West Bengal governor Keshari Nath Tripathi in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Article 356 buzz as Modi, Shah meet Bengal governor

Banerjee claimed the advisories were being sent to the state to stop her from investigating cases of electoral malpractices.

11 Jun 2019 1:35 AM

Pratap Sarangi taking bath in his village pond on Sunday.

Odisha Modi’s lifestyle goes unchanged

Minister takes bath in village pond, sleeps on floor.

11 Jun 2019 1:33 AM

Kamal Nath takes oath, enters Assembly as MLA

He was administered the oath by the speaker of the MP Assembly N.P. Prajapati.

11 Jun 2019 1:31 AM

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