India, Politics, 6th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 06 Sep 2019

India, Politics, 06 Sep 2019

Bhattacharjee was the chief minister of West Bengal from 2000 till 2011.(Photo: PTI)

Former Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee hospitalised with breathing problem

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited her predecessor at the hospital.

06 Sep 2019 9:53 PM

Deora was appointed as Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC) chief weeks before voting of the 2019 General elections. (Photo: File)

Eknath Gaikwad replaces Milind Deora as Cong 'Acting President' of Mumbai unit

Taking to Twitter, Deora said he is happy that his 'pending' resignation has been accepted.

06 Sep 2019 9:24 PM

Gandhi wants to ensure that each unit of the party is aware of their responsibilities and will leave no stone unturned in its execution. (Photo: PTI)

Sonia Gandhi calls meeting of AICC, PCC leaders on Sept 12

AICC general secretaries, state-in-charges and leaders of state legislature parties have been called for the meeting.

06 Sep 2019 8:52 PM

Sources said that BJP leaders, including ministers, would ensure that all decisions taken by the government are brought to public notice. (Photo: File)

From Article 370 abrogation to bank mergers, Modi govt to present 100 days report

The leaders would be addressing a slew of press conferences and public meeting as part of the endeavour.

06 Sep 2019 7:52 PM

Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, met Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar's mother on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

HD Kumaraswamy meets mother of arrested Cong leader Shivakumar

The Enforcement Directorate on September 3 arrested Shivakumar in connection with an alleged money laundering case.

06 Sep 2019 5:29 PM

'I spoke to Nitish Kumar (Bihar Chief Minister), he also said that he would not allow the National Register of Citizens (NRC),' Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

Don't hype Chandrayaan-2 to divert attention from economic distress: Mamata

She also criticised the NRC process which was heavily touted by the ruling party during 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

06 Sep 2019 4:52 PM

Khattar was seen waving hands to the supporters and public carrying the BJP flags, amid the chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. (Photo: ANI)

You bless me with votes, I'll give good governance for next 5 years: Haryana CM

He is conducting the roadshows across the state to campaign for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

06 Sep 2019 4:03 PM

According to an official release issued by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's office on Thursday night, the cabinet sub-committee held detailed discussions with regard to the technical committee's report and recommended construction of a new secretariat complex. (Photo: File)

Telangana cabinet gives nod for construction of new secretariat complex

The Cabinet had endorsed the final decision-making choice on the building designs to the Chief Minister.

06 Sep 2019 3:54 PM

The BJP MP from the New Delhi constituency also suggested reusing old clothes for making environment-friendly bags and sanitary pads. (Photo: File)

Quit plastic, drink water from cupped hands, use ‘datun’ to brush: Meenakshi Lekhi

Lekhi said India wasted a lot of energy and resources by copying things which were not indigenous.

06 Sep 2019 3:29 PM

'The educational institutes also have the responsibility of doing social service and not merely distributing certificates.' (Photo: File)

Educate students on Article 370, discuss triple talaq: Yogi Adityanath to teachers

The CM also said that educational institutes should come forward to hold debates on the triple talaq issue.

06 Sep 2019 3:23 PM

The 72-year-old Congress veteran denied suggestions that he was acting like a 'super CM' and said Nath was strong enough to handle his responsibilities. (Photo: Representational)

Digvijaya links current feud in MP Congress to his ISI remark urrent feud in MP Congress to his ISI remark

In his first public comments after Singhar's allegations, the Digvijaya said his fight is against the ideology that killed Mahatma Gandhi.

06 Sep 2019 3:12 PM

Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday took oath as the new Governor of Kerala. (Photo: ANI)

Arif Mohammed Khan takes charge as Kerala Governor

Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Hrishikesh Roy administered oath of office to Khan in presence of state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

06 Sep 2019 2:43 PM

Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari on Friday took a dig at senior Congress leader P Chidambaram stating that the former Union Minister is facing the outcomes of his consequences in the INX Media and Aircel Maxis cases. (Photo: File)

Manoj Tiwari takes dig at Chidambaram, says 'you reap what you sow'

His son, Karti Chidambaram, already has bail in the INX media case which was granted to him by the Delhi High Court last year.

06 Sep 2019 1:42 PM

A Delhi court Thursday granted protection from arrest to former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in Aircel-Maxis cases filed by CBI and the Enforcement Directorate. (Photo: File)

'Investigating agency should not discriminate': Special judge on Aircel-Maxis case

The ED is also probing a separate money laundering case in the Aircel-Maxis matter, in which Chidambarams have been questioned by agency.

06 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s disgruntled MLA Alka Lamba announces her exit from party on Friday with a tweet saying it was "time to say good bye". (Photo: File)

AAP MLA Alka Lamba quits party, says 'time to say good bye'

The AAP said that it is ready to accept her resignation even on Twitter.

06 Sep 2019 10:38 AM

A delegation of New Development Bank (NDB) met Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at his Tadepalli residence. (Photo: File)

NDB to provide Rs 6,000 crore loan to Andhra Pradesh for social infrastructure projects

The Shanghai-based Bank has lent over Rs 75,000 crore to various project till date all over the world and Rs 25,000 crores in India alone.

06 Sep 2019 10:00 AM

The Assam unit of Rashtriya Bajrang Dal has called a 12-hour state-wide shutdown on Friday to press its demand for scrapping final NRC list published on August 31, its president Dinesh Kalita said. (Photo: File)

Rashtriya Bajrang Dal calls for 12-hour shutdown against final NRC list in Assam today

Rashtriya Bajrang Dal, he said, has chalked out a series of agitational programmes like an indefinite hunger strike.

06 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

In a faux pas, the Goa government on Thursday released a media statement wishing people on the Teachers Day and mentioning the late Manohar Parrikar as the current chief minister. (Photo: File)

In faux pas, Goa govt releases Teachers Day statement that quoted late CM Manohar Parrikar

Director of Information and Publicity Meghana Shetgaonkar told PTI an inquiry has been initiated to find out the erring officer.

06 Sep 2019 8:43 AM

A 69-year-old farmer died here on Thursday after suffering a heart attack while he was standing in a queue for collecting urea which was being distributed by the agricultural department. (Photo: ANI)

69-yr-old farmer dies standing in queue for urea in Telangana, BJP blames govt

The deceased, identified as Ellaiah, hails from Achamayapalli, Dubbaka Mandal in Siddipet District.

06 Sep 2019 8:33 AM

Priyanka Gandhi targets govt over slowdown

The Congress has already demanded a white paper on the prevailing economic situation in the country.

06 Sep 2019 1:54 AM

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