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India Politics 24 Jul 2019

India, Politics, 24 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, the confidence motion moved by outgoing Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy got 99 votes as against 105 of the Opposition leading to its defeat. (Photo: File)

Move no confidence motion if you wish: Kamal Nath to BJP

In Madhya Pradesh, the Congress-led coalition currently has 121 seats.

24 Jul 2019 5:42 PM

'In future, same kind of political developments will take place, instability of government may continue even after the new government is invited by the Governor,' Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: ANI)

While leaving office, Kumaraswamy warns babus: 'instability will continue'

While vacating his office, he met with senior bureaucrats including the Chief Secretary.

24 Jul 2019 5:39 PM

The Act provides special procedures to deal with terrorist activities, among other things. (Photo: File)

Opposition decides to demand 7 bills be sent to Joint Select Committee

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah.

24 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

Several BJP MLAs raised the 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in the Jharkhand Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan raised in Jharkhand Assembly by BJP leaders

JMM leaders gathered in the well of the House and started shouting 'Jai Sarna'.

24 Jul 2019 3:45 PM

The 14-month old Congress-JDS coalition government headed by Kumaraswamy resigned on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy remains non-commital on future of alliance with Congress

In the trial of legislative strength after the resignation of the MLAs, coalition garnered 99 votes against the 105 by the BJP.

24 Jul 2019 3:33 PM

Mahesh was not present in the Assembly during the trust vote, which was moved by Kumaraswamy. (Photo: ANI)

May be miscommunication, was told by high command to abstain from voting: BSP MLA

He also said he will not support the BJP government and would remain neutral.

24 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

'Rahul Gandhi and Congress are in a strange situation, behave like cheerleaders of Imran Khan,' Giriraj Singh said. (Photo: File)

Rahul, Congress behave like Imran Khan's cheerleaders: Giriraj Singh

Taking to Twitter, Singh asserted that the neighbouring country should start preparations to handover PoK to India.

24 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

The Trinamool MP immediately responded that she can fight her case. 'I will not take it back. (Photo: ANI)

Centre uses troll Army and runs propaganda machinery to attack Opp: Mahua Moitra

Meenakshi Lekhi (in the Chair) also read out the rule that no Parliamentarian can make allegations without substantiating it.

24 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

Bhargava said that the situation of Madhya Pradesh government was much worse than that of Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)

One order from top and you’re gone: BJP leader to Kamal Nath after Karnataka collapse

In Madhya Pradesh, the Congress-led coalition currently has 121 seats out of a total 230 seats.

24 Jul 2019 1:57 PM

Tharoor tweeted, 'So the party that banned cattle auctions has successfully conducted one,' taking a jibe at the Narendra Modi government’s decision last year to curb the sale of cattle. (Photo: File)

'Cattle auction': Shashi Tharoor hits out at BJP, rebel MLAs

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy lost the trust vote in Assembly on Tuesday evening 99-105.

24 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

'I'm awaiting instructions from Delhi. I can call legislature party meeting any time and go to Raj Bhavan (to stake claim). I'm waiting for it,' Yeddyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Awaiting instructions from central leadership on forming govt: Yeddyurappa

14-month old Cong-JD(S) coalition govt collapsed on Tuesday after losing the vote of confidence in the Assembly.

24 Jul 2019 1:50 PM

During the Lok Sabha polls held this year, the VBA, which also comprises the AIMIM, contested all 48 seats in the state. (Photo: PTI/File)

Maharashtra polls: 'No dispute with NCP on 150 seats,' says Congress

The Congress and the NCP bagged 42 and 41 seats, respectively.

24 Jul 2019 12:46 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in Lok Sabha denied the claims of PM Modi’s decision about Kashmir issue with the US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

'No question of mediation,' says Rajnath Singh on Kashmir issue

This comes after Congress demanded PM Modi's clarification on a stunning claim by Donald Trump that he had asked for mediation.

24 Jul 2019 12:32 PM

Owaisi appealed to the audience to come together and stand strong, failing to do which BJP will win the municipality election, he said. (Photo: File)

Defeat BJP, it's fine if AIMIM doesn't win: Akbaruddin Owaisi appeal Muslims

The AIMIM leader went on to say that BJP, who won Nizamabad parliamentary seat, may occupy the post of Mayor as well.

24 Jul 2019 12:23 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has alleged that 'brazen horse-trading' and 'misuse of power' by the BJP has led to the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

BJP's 'brazen horse-trading', 'misuse of power' in K'taka for all to see: Yechury

One Congress member Ramalinga Reddy retracted from his decision to resign, saying he would support the government.

24 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

Two Karnataka Independent MLAs on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to allow them to withdraw their plea seeking its direction to the state assembly Speaker. (Photo: File)

K'taka MLAs' plea: SC will pass appropriate order in Rohatgi, Singhvi's presence

Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers.

24 Jul 2019 11:44 AM

The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are listed for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Govt passing bills in Parliament with 'zero scrutiny': Derek O' Brien

Derek O'Brien charged that the government used its 'brute majority' in Lok Sabha to bulldoze the 'faulty RTI Bill'.

24 Jul 2019 11:17 AM

The rebel MLAs have decided to not return to Bengaluru. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Karnataka BJP to hold legislature party meeting Wednesday

. The party may approach Governor Vajubhai Vala on Thursday and stake claim to form the government.

24 Jul 2019 11:11 AM

BJP legislator Renukacharya was seen dancing with his supporters in Bengaluru soon after the Congress- JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka lost the floor test on Tuesday evening. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI screengranb)

Video: BJP legislator dances after Cong-JD(S) govt collapses in K'taka

Reacting to the development, BJP's state unit chief said it was a victory of the democracy.

24 Jul 2019 10:33 AM

Following this win its state unit president BS Yeddyurappa is likely to stake claim to form the government, if accomplished, it would be his fourth stint as Chief Minister of the State. (Photo: File)

With BJP to form govt in Karnataka, Yeddyurappa set to be CM for fourth time

The exit of Congress-JD (S) coalition government in Karnataka has paved way for the BJP into power corridors of the state.

24 Jul 2019 9:04 AM

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