India, Politics, 5th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 05 Nov 2019

India, Politics, 05 Nov 2019

Claiming that Gadkari is being 'sidelined' by the BJP, Tiwari said if the party or Amit Shah authorise Gadkari to intervene, he can resolve the impasse in two hours. (Photo: File)

Gadkari can resolve Maharashtra stalemate in two hours, Shiv Sena tells RSS

In a letter to Bhagwat, Tiwari said RSS chief should take serious note of situation and intervene to end the deadlock over govt formation.

05 Nov 2019 7:15 PM

At this critical juncture, Governor B S Koshyari can still be expected to play a vital role in finding a meeting point between the provisions prescribed by the Constitution and the public mandate. (Photo: Twitter)

Options before Maharashtra Guv in stalemate forced by Shiv Sena

The state is sliding into a deep political crisis as no permutation and combination is working for the Sena.

05 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

There has been no response from the RSS yet. (Photo: File)

Where is coalition dharma? Desperate Shiv Sena asks RSS to step in Maha muddle

In a letter, Shiv Sena's Kishore Tiwari has asked RSS chief to step in, alleging that BJP was not following 'coalition dharma'.

05 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the political direction of Maharashtra, where the government formation is getting delayed, will depend upon the steps to be taken by "outgoing" Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: File)

'Outgoing' CM's step will decide future course of Maharashtra politics: Sena

Sena also maintained that it was concerned towards rising prices of vegetables and 'wet drought' that damaged crops of farmers.

05 Nov 2019 3:35 PM

Andhra Pradesh government on Monday transferred Chief Secretary L V Subrahmanyam and posted him to the Director-General of AP Human Resources Development Institute in Bapatla, creating ripples among Opposition parties which have slammed the "dictatorial" move by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Chief Secy transferred; Opposition slams move

Andhra Pradesh CPI secretary in a press release demanded the government should clarify the motive behind the transfer.

05 Nov 2019 2:00 PM

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter has asked the administration to shift her mother, under detention at a guesthouse here for the last three months, to a place equipped to deal with the Valley's harsh winter. (Photo: File)

Mufti's daughter urges J&K admin to shift her mother to place equipped for winter

She also posted a picture of her hand-written letter to the deputy commissioner.

05 Nov 2019 1:06 PM

In a major move, the Andhra Pradesh government has renamed 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pratibha Puraskar Awards' to 'YSR Vidya Puraskars'. (Photo: File)

'Abdul Kalam' to 'YSR', back to 'Kalam' after Jagan name change of award backfires

However, the decision was condemned by the oppositions, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.

05 Nov 2019 11:40 AM

Former MP and Congress leader VS Ugrappa on Monday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, saying that he is nothing but a double-headed snake, better known for twisting statements. (Photo: File)

'Known for twisting his statements': Ex-Congress MP on Yediyurappa's leaked clip

Ugrappa said if Yediyurappa is so keen, then he should refer this issue to judicial commission headed by a sitting judge of Supreme Court.

05 Nov 2019 11:08 AM

"The decision on Maharashtra will be taken in Maharashtra, the chief minister will be from the Shiv Sena," Raut told reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

Politics of Maha changing, will continue fight for justice: Sena's Raut

Amid reports of the Shiv Sena making friendly overtures to the NCP, Raut said Sharad Pawar will not be the next CM of the state.

05 Nov 2019 10:57 AM

With Delhi enveloped in thick smog, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi on Monday suggested separate capitals for the country and named Amravati and Ranchi in this regard. (Photo: File)

'Why not have 4 capitals for India?' asks Congress' Singhvi after Delhi's poor air quality

The National Capital Region has been engulfed in a thick blanket of smog since Diwali on October 27.

05 Nov 2019 10:53 AM

Government vehicles, which are over 15-years-old have been banned across Bihar, while commercial vehicles of the same age will be stopped from plying in Patna and adjacent regions, the state government said on Monday. (Photo: File)

Bihar government bans vehciles older than 15 years

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emphasised on reducing pollution and said farmers found burning stubble will not be given agricultural subsidy.

05 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

We have decided to boycott the Chief Minister's deadline to join back services by November 5 and the strikes will continue, said TSRTC Joint Action Committee President Ashwathama Reddy on Tuesday here. (Photo: ANI)

Wont follow CM's deadline, strike will continue: TSRTC president

During the ongoing protest, a few TSRTC employees have lost their lives either by committing suicide or depressed by the demonstration.

05 Nov 2019 9:26 AM

Victory in the Huzurnagar by-elections acted like a tonic and infusing new energy in the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), the party's working President KT Rama Rao said on Monday. (Photo: Facebook/ KTR)

Huzurnagar bypoll victory ‘like a tonic’: Telangana CM KCR's son

KTR said that the people of Huzurnagar have given a fitting reply to the false propaganda of the opposition parties.

05 Nov 2019 9:12 AM

BJP MP Janardan Mishra on Monday slammed the Madhya Pradesh government over loan waivers to farmers and said those policemen "who arrive to recover loans from farmers will be strangulated and their hands will be broken." (Photo: Facebook/ Janardan)

'Their hands will be broken, strangled,' warns BJP MLA those recovering farm loans

The MP further alleged that the Congress government in the state was engaged in 'divisive and destructive' politics.

05 Nov 2019 8:58 AM

Vijayvargiya son in a spot after threat to ministers

Vijayvargiya Junior was arrested soon after the incident and later remanded to judicial custody.

05 Nov 2019 1:14 AM

BJP protests Congress’ ‘failure’ in MP

Interestingly, the ruling Congress also staged statewide protests on Monday over the failure of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government.