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India Politics 03 Jul 2019

India, Politics, 03 Jul 2019

The question was raised during the Question Hour over the issue of alleged corruption in works carried out by the central public works department (CPWD) in houses allocated to members of Parliament. (Photo: Twitter)

BJP member raises in Rajya Sabha issue of corruption in CPWD works

They demanded to hold a probe to ascertain the quality of work done through random sampling.

03 Jul 2019 9:12 PM

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, who is the in-charge of the by-polls, held discussions with Gujarat Congress in-charge Rajeev Satav after his meeting with Sonia Gandhi. In the meeting, the decision to scoop up the MLAs and place them in a separate state was taken. (Photo: ANI)

Wary of horse trading ahead of RS by-polls, Gujarat Cong to move 65 MLAs to Abu

The party termed the move as ‘precautionary’ and a result of ‘thwarting BJP's attempt of luring the MLAs for cross-voting.’

03 Jul 2019 8:55 PM

'When the technology does not guarantee perfection then you need to question the technology. We want ballot papers,' Derek O'Brien said. (Photo: File)

Opposition parties reject simultaneous polls, demand ballot paper back

Opposition listed several issues in the present electoral system, including interruptions of international companies during polls.

03 Jul 2019 8:39 PM

Initiating a Short Duration Discussion of Electoral Reforms, he listed several issues in the present electoral system, including interruptions of international companies during polls, misuse of data, social media and EVMs. (Photo: ANI)

Trinamool Congress asks centre to go slow on simultaneous polls

TMC MP Derek O'Brien urged the government to discuss 'One Nation, One Election' with experts.

03 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

Rahul Gandhi told the reporters that the party should decide on the new president quickly without further delay. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi to contiue as Congress president till CWC accepts resignation

Rahul Gandhi tweeted his resignation and said that 'it is an honour to serve the Congress party'.

03 Jul 2019 6:08 PM

The government had constituted a committee of experts on data protection, chaired by Justice (Retd) BN Srikrishna to study various issues relating to data protection and come out with the Data Protection Bill,’ Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. (Photo: ANI)

Comprehensive legislation on data privacy under formulation: Prasad

He said the Centre has taken several measures including regularly issuing alerts about threats affecting mobile phones and countermeasures.

03 Jul 2019 6:00 PM

He said neither the Congress nor the JD(S) was serious about keeping the coalition going and hence, no one was making any attempts to sort out issues raised by disgruntled MLAs. (Photo: ANI)

After Congress MLA resignations, former JD(S) state Chief meets BJP MPs

‘And just because I met BJP leaders doesn’t mean I am joining the BJP. No one has invited me to join BJP,’ he said in response to rumours.

03 Jul 2019 4:13 PM

The Andhra Pradesh government has organised a two-day orientation program for newly-elected MLAs here starting from Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy govt organises two-day orientation program for MLAs in Andhra

The Chief Minister also took up the topic of attendance and told all MLAs to maintain their attendance for all proceedings of the house.

03 Jul 2019 4:09 PM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said issue can’t be discussed in Zero Hour, members have to submit motion for discussion on this as Bedi holds constitutional post. (Photo: File)

Uproar in LS as DMK member objects to Kiran Bedi's tweet

T R Baalu was joined by other DMK members, Congress members and even AAP’s Bhagawant Mann.

03 Jul 2019 3:55 PM

A complaint against former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti over her 'seditious' statement earlier this year has been forwarded by the Jammu district magistrate to a senior police officer for examination and necessary action as warranted by the law, a social activist said Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Complaint against Mehbooba over 'seditious' statement forwarded to Jammu SSP

Khajuria had filed an RTI application on March 30, seeking information about the action taken on his complaint against Mufti.

03 Jul 2019 3:49 PM

Bihar Minister Shyam Rajak said it is a step to save the environment, which is in danger. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish govt distributes mangoes to MLAs, faces flak from RJD

According to the Agriculture Minister Rem Kumar, the step was taken keeping in mind the environmental concerns.

03 Jul 2019 3:25 PM

Job work involves processing or working on raw materials or semi-finished goods supplied by the principal manufacturer to the job worker. (Photo: ANI)

CPI(M) MPs protest in Delhi against GST on job works

‘More than five thousand MSME industries have been shut because of the imposition of the GST,’ said P R Natarjan, CPI(M) MP from Coimbatore.

03 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

On July 26, last year, the state assembly had passed a resolution to change the name to 'Bangla' from West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Centre refuses to change West Bengal's name to Bangla

Nityanand Rai, MoS (Home), denied in the Rajya Sabha that Centre has cleared name 'Bangla' for West Bengal as proposed by the state govt.

03 Jul 2019 3:19 PM

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday admitted that the government is moving towards corporatisation of its production units, including Rae Bareli Modern Coach Factory and said that the move will offer jobs, bring investments and ensure growth. (Photo: ANI)

Corporatisation of railways' production units will bring jobs, investments: Goyal

Responding to the charges, Goyal said the charge by the Congress leader shows the grand old party's 'double standards.'

03 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by DMK seeking disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs for voting against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisamy in a 2017 confidence motion. (Photo: File)

SC defers case seeking disqualification of Panneerselvam, 10 other AIADMK legislators

In September 2017, the DMK had approached the Madras High Court with the same plea but it was dismissed by the court.

03 Jul 2019 2:48 PM

During the Monsoon session, health minister had dismissed the criticism against the government on the issue. (Photo: ANI)

RJD demands Bihar health minister's resignation over AES outbreak

The apex court had reprimanded the Bihar government over the deaths of children across the state due to AES.

03 Jul 2019 2:48 PM

The FIR was registered under Section 294 (obscene acts) and 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 in the Information Technology Act. Besides Azam Khan, 10 other people were also named in the FIR. (Photo: ANI)

Second FIR against Azam Khan for remarks on Jaya Prada

During the Lok Sabha elections too, Khan was banned from campaigning for 72 hours by the Election Commission for remarks against Jaya Prada.

03 Jul 2019 1:43 PM

The state government has asked 200 officials to take voluntary retirement as they were found guilty in corruption cases. At the same time, more than 400 corrupt officers and employees have been warned of severe punishments. (Photo: ANI)

UP govt initiates action against 600 corrupt officers

He had said that corrupt officers could be shown the door by giving them compulsory retirement.

03 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

The 10 per cent reservation benefit will be provided to only those EWS which do not come under the purview of reservations given to other backward classes. (Photo: ANI)

WB, MP govts' issue orders for 10 per cent reservation to EWS under General category

The benefit of the reservation will be to those EWS whose family's total annual income does not exceed Rs 8 lakh.

03 Jul 2019 11:20 AM

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a stay on demolition of a house, which was in the news last week when local BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya assaulted a civic official. (Photo: File)

Madhya Pradesh HC declines to protect house for which BJP MLA had `batted'

However, the high court directed the IMC to provide within two days a temporary shelter elsewhere for the family living in the house.

03 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

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