India, Politics, 13th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 13 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 13 Jun 2019

'The surplus water is being discharged as a precautionary measure to prevent flooding in the areas along the Sutlej and the Beas rivers,' Singh said. (Photo: File)

Excess water being released to Pakistan to prevent floods: Amarinder

The water being released to Pakistan will be controlled in the coming days, he said.

13 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

I don't understand why Modi, Modi, Modi; he destroyed economy: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah alleged that the BJP won elections raising emotive issues, rather than delivering on development.

13 Jun 2019 6:51 PM

‘Gandhi had offered to quit as the party chief during a May 25 meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), which was called to analyse the party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Party can go from defeat to victory under Rahul's leadership: Harish Rawat

Most leaders have been hoping that Gandhi will continue to lead party as Nehru-Gandhi family acts as "glue" that binds Congress together.

13 Jun 2019 5:34 PM

'Government and intelligence agencies must take suitable action so that attacks be curtailed in future,' Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted. (Photo: File)

Prevent terror attacks on soldiers: Cong to Centre after 5 CRPF jawans killed in J&K

Two terrorists on a motorbike, suspected to be from JeM, fired at a CRPF patrol party in Anantnag.

13 Jun 2019 3:47 PM

Suggestions were made to introduce a special liquidity window for NBFCs. (Photo: ANI)

Sitharaman holds 3rd pre- Budget consultation with stakeholders from financial sector

IDBI MD Rakesh Sharma shared that in the meeting, suggestions were made to enhance corporate bond markets.

13 Jun 2019 3:06 PM

In the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, LJP had contested six seats in Bihar as a constituent of the BJP-led NDA and have won on all of them. (Photo: File)

Bihar: Rift in LJP, disgruntled members form own outfit

LJP chief did not contest these elections and is eyeing a Rajyasabha seat.

13 Jun 2019 2:52 PM

Following reports of loan-waiver gaffe, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy-led Karnataka government has decided to waive all eligible farm loans taken from nationalised banks in one go. (Photo: File)

Karnataka govt to waive all farm loans in one go

The new announcement means the government has to release about Rs 4,617 crore at one time to complete the process in commercial banks.

13 Jun 2019 1:53 PM

The chief minister directed the police personnel to take in writing from each police station that illegal alcohol trade was not taking place in their area. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar conducts high level meeting over liquor ban in Bihar

Investigations, arrests and seizures related to illicit liquor were discussed during the meet.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday directed the agitating doctors to resume work within four hours and also threatened to take action if the order not followed. (Photo: ANI)

If work not resumed in 4 hours, action will be taken: Mamata orders agitating doctors

Mamata Banerjee reached the state-run hospital to take stock of situation in view of disruption of regular services.

13 Jun 2019 1:27 PM

Banerjee on Tuesday said that the BJP was 'planning to turn Bengal into Gujarat'. (Photo: ANI)

‘Not just Gujarat, Bengal can also become Ayodhya or Varanasi’: Shiv Sena

Sena had also slammed Mamata against her anger for saying ‘Jai Shree Ram’ slogan in Bengal.

13 Jun 2019 1:13 PM

Refuting all social media reports, the state police asserted that missing person cases are treated on par with other criminal cases in terms of priority. (Photo: Representational I ANI)

Solved 85 per cent missing person cases: Telangana police

The statement came after a media report claimed that the number of persons missing escalated in the last year.

13 Jun 2019 12:55 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy will be chairing a parliamentary party meeting of his political outfit's newly elected MPs in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy to chair YSRCP parliamentary party meet on June 15

The Chief Minister is expected to arrive in the national capital on Friday and the meeting is scheduled to begin next morning at 10.

13 Jun 2019 12:12 PM

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, on her maiden visit to Raebareli after the Lok Sabha victory, attacked the BJP, saying that all type of tactics were adopted to win the Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: ANI)

Won with help of Sonia Gandhi: Priyanka upset on Cong leaders in Raebareli

Several senior party leaders including Congress President Rahul Gandhi had to suffer defeat in the elections.

13 Jun 2019 11:16 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been appointed as the Deputy leader of the party in Lok Sabha. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Amit Shah to meet BJP national office bearers, party state-heads underways

The Committee was constituted on Tuesday, the party said.

13 Jun 2019 10:52 AM

MLA Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy, flanked by other Congress MLAs who joined TRS, said they joined the ruling party as per provisions of the Constitution. (Photo: Facebook/ Gandra Venkataramana Reddy)

‘We are not sheep or buffaloes to be purchased,’ T’gana MLA dismisses rumours

Congress alleged that party leaders have been lured to TRS, and has approached the High Court challenging their 'merger'.

13 Jun 2019 10:41 AM

According to the party, Chief Minister Fadnavis agreed to the demand of starting internal evaluation for languages and social sciences from the academic year 2019-20. (Photo: File)

Aaditya Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Fadnavis to discuss SSC results

Maharashtra registered a pass percentage of 77.10 per cent, which was 12.31 per cent less than the previous year.

13 Jun 2019 10:28 AM

Carrying candles and lanterns, Thakur, along with BJP workers and supporters waded through the roads of the capital city to show resentment against recurring power cuts. (Photo: ANI)

Pragya Thakur, BJP workers protest against recurrent power cuts in MP

The protestors also carried placards-- 'Congress sharm karo' and 'Janata mombatti mai, sarkar masti mai' to showcase their displeasure.

13 Jun 2019 10:06 AM

'All Waqf properties will be geo-tagged and digitised. Schools, colleges, hospitals, community centres, common centres and hostels will be built on them,' Naqvi said. (Photo: ANI)

All Waqf properties will be geo-tagged, digitised: Naqvi

He said that funds to construct these facilities will be provided under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.

13 Jun 2019 8:43 AM

President’s rule in J&K to continue for six months

The bill will be introduced in both the Houses of Parliament in the forthcoming session of the Parliament.

13 Jun 2019 7:01 AM

West Bengal, Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi

Bengal Governor calls all-party meet to tackle violence

Trinamul secetary general, state BJP president, CPI(M) state secretary and state Congress president have been invited to the meeting.

13 Jun 2019 6:48 AM

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