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India 03 Feb 2019

India, 03 Feb 2019

Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata Police-CBI face-off: Opposition backs Mamata, calls CBI 'mala fide'

Chief Minister and Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee later began a dharna at Esplanade.

03 Feb 2019 10:55 PM

The proposed amendment in the Bill will make the persecuted migrants eligible to apply for citizenship. Under the proposed amendment, the minimum residency period for citizenship is being reduced from the existing 12 years under the present law to seven years. However, citizenship will be given to them only after due scrutiny and recommendation of district authorities and the state government. (Photo: ANI)

Citizenship bill will help children of 'Maa Bharti' living in Pak, Af, B'desh: PM

The bill will facilitate citizenship minority communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and B'desh who came to India before 31 December 2014.

03 Feb 2019 6:47 PM

After being denied permission to land a chopper in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday addressed a rally in Raiganj in Dinajpur district over the phone. (Photo: ANI)

Yogi addresses West Bengal poll rally over phone, warns Mamata of her ‘shameful’ acts

The TMC government is not only against the BJP but also against the democracy, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

03 Feb 2019 6:26 PM

"He (PM Modi) keeps talking but has not given education or jobs to the youth of Bihar. Patna University will be given central university status if Congress comes to power at the Centre," Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Patna University to get central university status, if Congress voted to power: Rahul

Rahul promised a guaranteed minimum income to the poor if the Congress comes to power following the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

03 Feb 2019 5:47 PM

PM Narendra Modi said under his direct benefit transfer PM-KISAN scheme, Rs 75,000 cr will be allocated annually for farmers. (Photo: Twitter/BJP4India)

Congress uses farm loan waivers to win elections: PM Modi

Ridiculing the loan waivers given by the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, the PM said some beneficiaries have been given cheques of Rs 13 only.

03 Feb 2019 5:10 PM

The whip issued by the Congress Party on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Cong issues three-line whip for MPs to be present in Parliament from Monday to Friday

The party has asked its MPs to be present during the Budget session to attend discussions on the Budget that was presented on February 1.

03 Feb 2019 4:41 PM

He also slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi for ridiculing the scheme announced in the Interim Budget for 2019-20 by equating it to Rs. 17 a day dole (File Photo)

Cash to farmers can be increased if resources improve: Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley said state governments must support the centre on direct cash transfers to farmers in the spirit of cooperative federalism.

03 Feb 2019 4:39 PM

Rahul is expected to announce another election sop from the rally, as he did at the Kisan Aabhar Rally in Raipur when he announced a universal basic income for the poor, a source in the Congress Party said. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rahul Gandhi to address 'Jan Akanksha Rally' at Patna's Gandhi Maidan today

Besides Rahul, opposition leaders like Tejasvi Yadav, Upendra Kushwaha and Sharad Yadav will also address the rally.

03 Feb 2019 2:27 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was scheduled to address two rallies in the West Bengal on Sunday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP condemns TMC govt for not permitting Yogi's rallies in West Bengal

"This is the murder of democracy and we condemn it," BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said.

03 Feb 2019 1:09 PM

"Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Railways, NDRF, and local authorities are providing all possible assistance in the wake of the accident,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted. (Photo: DC)

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Seemanchal Express mishap

Seven people have lost their lives, two sustained grievous injuries and 27 suffered minor injuries

03 Feb 2019 12:05 PM

Anna Hazare alleged that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government "had failed" to set up the anti-corruption bodies. (Photo: PTI)

People will hold PM responsible if anything happens to me: Anna Hazare

Under the banner of 'Jan Andolan Satyagraha', the social activist launched his indefinite hunger strike on January 30 at his native village

03 Feb 2019 11:13 AM

The train originated from Jogbani in Kishanganj district and the accident took place around 4 am (Representational Image)

7 killed as 9 coaches of Seemanchal Express derail in Bihar

Seven passengers died and 24 others were injured early Sunday when nine bogies of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express jumped the tracks.

03 Feb 2019 10:44 AM

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the construction of Northern Regional Centre Campus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication at Jammu. He will also launch the University of Ladakh, which will be the first ever University in Ladakh region. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

PM to visit J-K today, to launch several developmental projects

PM Narendra Modi is set to launch of several developmental projects including AIIMS, Vijaypur and AIIMS, Awantipora

03 Feb 2019 10:44 AM

Shamed by the family

What stands out is the accused has used his/her position to promote and safeguard the interest of their kin.

03 Feb 2019 8:41 AM

The India mission and consulates have visited several detention centres throughout the US to extend consular assistance to the detained students, the MEA said.

Demarche to US: Indian govt wants detained students freed

The external affairs ministry is trying to ensure that Indian the students are released from detention and not summarily deported.

03 Feb 2019 6:58 AM

MP IPS officer Rishi Kumar Shukla named new CBI chief

Shukla, known for his forthrightness and skill in crisis management, was appointed DGP of MP in 2016.

03 Feb 2019 6:52 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rahul Gandhi ropes in Indian Youth Congress for doorstep war

The campaigns are likely to peak with the coming Lok Sabha elections around May.

03 Feb 2019 6:40 AM

Separatists under house arrest ahead of PM Modi visit

The Prime Minister’s Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken over all the venues that Mr Modi is scheduled to visit.

03 Feb 2019 6:36 AM

Congress condemns BJP’s comments on Priyanka Gandhi

In a video message posted on Twitter, Ms Dev said one of the reasons why only few women join politics was that they are not treated well.

03 Feb 2019 6:24 AM

Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi over Ram Mandir

The BJP chief continued to accuse the Congress of putting up obstacles to the temple’s construction through ‘its lawyers’ in the Supreme Court.

03 Feb 2019 6:22 AM

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