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

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India Politics 28 Jan 2019

India, Politics, 28 Jan 2019

Congress had released which they claimed to have conversation between CM Parrikar and Health Minister Rane, stating that Parrikar had ‘all files related to the deal in his bedroom.’ (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rafale deal: Rahul demands action against Goa CM Parrikar

The SC bench headed by CJI Gogoi has already said that there is no need to conduct an investigation into the details of Rafale pricing.

28 Jan 2019 6:05 PM

Wanting to keep Shiv Sena on their side, BJP has ignored its repeated criticism of the PM Modi and governments at the centre and the state time and again. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

‘We are the big brother’: Shiv Sena after meeting with BJP

But relations between the two parties have come under stress in the wake of Shiv Sena’s unrelenting and unsparing criticism of the BJP.

28 Jan 2019 5:49 PM

‘Such incidents will create confusion in the coalition,’ said senior Congress party leader Mallikarjun Kharge. (Photo: PTI | File)

Not advisable to speak against wishes of party high command: Kharge on Kumaraswamy

This comes after CM Kumaraswamy said that he is ready to step down after Congress MLAs hailed Siddaramaiah as their leader.

28 Jan 2019 4:03 PM

‘If the Congress vows to fight against the BJP, which is an expert is spreading lies, it should support our (SP-BSP) alliance. We have already spared two seats Raebareli and Amethi for them,’ SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said. (Photo: PTI)

Congress should support SP-BSP alliance: Akhilesh Yadav

‘We will play on the front foot, be it Gujarat or Uttar Pradesh,’ said Akhilesh talking about Rahul not taking a backfoot in the elections.

28 Jan 2019 3:14 PM

‘BJP which is in power at the centre has not been able to find a solution to Ram temple issue in the past five years...what will the chief minister do in 24 hours,’ SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar said. (Photo: ANI | File)

‘Adityanath misleading country of Ram temple issue’: SBSP chief Rajbhar

This comes after an interview where Yogi asks SC to give verdict and claims ‘...we will resolve Ram Janmabhoomi dispute within 24 hours.’

28 Jan 2019 2:33 PM

‘The kingpin of illegal mining is the PCC president. Is Congress really serious about fighting corruption?’ expelled Congress leader Srikant Jena said. (Photo: Facebook | @srikantjenaforodisha)

Expelled Srikant Jena writes to Rahul Gandhi, raises issues concerning Odisha

On January 21, Jena had accused party president Rahul Gandhi of yielding to the Patnaik family and mining mafias in Odisha.

28 Jan 2019 2:03 PM

‘They are crossing the line, Congress must control their MLAs,’ Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Ready to step down’: Kumaraswamy on Cong MLAs hailing Siddaramaiah as CM

This came after Congress MLAs at an event on Sunday claimed that they believed Siddaramaiah as rightful CM.

28 Jan 2019 12:45 PM

Nearly 1.7 lakh people, including 80,556 women, are eligible to vote. (Photo: PTI)

25 pc voter turnout in first few hours of Jind bypoll

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of Indian National Lok Dal legislator Hari Chand Middha in August last year.

28 Jan 2019 12:18 PM

Sena's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut had, few years back written to PM Modi, saying it was high time that NDA govt honoured Savarkar with Bharat Ratna so as to rectify the 'mistakes' of earlier govt which had 'deliberately neglected' him due to his staunch Hindutva views. (Photo: PTI)

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

The BJP was pitching hard for the Bharat Ratna for Savarkar when it was in opposition.

28 Jan 2019 12:07 PM

Thousands of members from the Gujjar community participated in the ‘mahapanchayat,’ which was led by Colonel (retired) Kirori Singh Bainsla. (Photo: ANI)

Gujjar community demands 5 pc reservation in 11 days

‘Either govt gives us 5 pc reservation in 11 days or there will be agitation,’ said man behind ‘mahapanchayat’, Kirori Singh Bainsla.

28 Jan 2019 11:38 AM

‘It’s our personal matter, don’t know why their stomach is aching,’ said Uttar Pradesh CM Kamal Nath. (Photo: ANI)

‘BJP worried over Priyanka Gandhi’s entry into politics’: Kamal Nath

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was appointed by the Congress as the General Secretary in-charge of crucial UP state’s eastern part.

28 Jan 2019 11:17 AM

The announcement was made on Sunday at a joint press conference held by the JD(U), the BJP and the LJP. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Nitish Kumar to share stage in Patna on March 3 ahead of LS elections

This rally is to be held a month after the Congress’ scheduled ‘Jan Akansha Rally’ on February 3, where Rahul Gandhi will be present.

28 Jan 2019 10:51 AM

The constituency is witnessing a multi-cornered contest with prestige at stake for the ruling BJP, opposition INLD, JJP and Congress. (Photo: PTI)

Polling begins for high-stake Jind constituency bypoll

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of INLD legislator Hari Chand Middha in August last year.

28 Jan 2019 10:15 AM

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ambedkar given Bharat Ratna out of compulsion, not by heart: Owaisi

Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, was conferred on B R Ambedkar out of compulsion and not by heart

28 Jan 2019 9:29 AM

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