India, Politics, 14th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 14 Aug 2019

India, Politics, 14 Aug 2019

The officials informed the Chief Minister that so far 23,448 acres of land has been identified and it is being surveyed to find out if it was suitable for housing. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra: CM Reddy directs officials to conduct comprehensive land resurvey

The re-survey becomes necessary as most of the land records in the state have either been misplaced or lost after 1980.

14 Aug 2019 8:44 PM

Mahatma Gandhi, former president Zakir Husain, activist Jayaprakash Narayan and commander-in-chief of the Indian Army, Kodandera M. Cariappa had previously been guests at various RSS events. (Photo: ANI)

Union Minister Gadkari, MP Sunny Deol visit RSS headquarter in Nagpur

The leaders to see the samadhi of first Sarsanghchalak K B Hedgewar.

14 Aug 2019 8:33 PM

'People will be able to enjoy and get access to the same rights, privileges and facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country,' Kovind said. (Photo: ANI | DD)

Immensely beneficial for people of J&K: President on abrogation of Art 370

President also lauded BJP-led government's decision to criminalises instant 'triple talaq' among Muslims.

14 Aug 2019 7:34 PM

Dr Sukhwinder Sukhi will supervise the Hoshiarpur district, Sarbjit Singh Makkar in Mukerian, Kanwarjit Singh Rozi Barkandi in Abohar, Satinderjit Singh Manta in Fazilka and Baldev Singh Khara in Phagwara (SC) constituency. (Photo: ANI)

SAD appoints special observers to boost membership drive in 23 constituencies

S Veer Singh Lopoke would be an overall in-charge of Amritsar (Urban) constituency while other leaders will assist him in membership drive.

14 Aug 2019 7:34 PM

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday denied allegations of phone tapping during his tenure, even as the BJP raised the pitch demanding a comprehensive probe into it. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy denies phone-tapping charge; BJP pushes for a probe

As the matter snowballed into a major controversy, CM told reporters: I'm observing developments. I will discuss with Chief Secretary.

14 Aug 2019 6:44 PM

Fadnavis earlier said his 'Maha Janadesh Yatra (mega mandate march) is aimed at giving an account to people of the state what the BJP-led government did in last five years. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis to resume mass outreach campaign from Aug 21

Fadnavis earlier started his mass contact programme from Amravati in Vidarbha region on August 1.

14 Aug 2019 5:18 PM

'I want to clearly assure my sisters and brothers of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh that these regions will develop as per the wishes of the local people, their dreams and ambitions,' PM Modi said. (Photo: File)

Don’t oppose for sake of it, scrapping Art 370 will bring transparency: PM

The resolution to scrap article 370 was severely criticised by the major state parties, the Congress and other parties.

14 Aug 2019 2:39 PM

‘Hard data every single day is driving home the gravity of the economic crisis which engulfs all sectors. The writing is on the wall and those responsible for managing the economy are missing or distracting from the real issue,’ he further tweeted. (Photo: PTI | File)

Sitaram Yechury's ‘fun and frolic in Corbett’ jibe after PM's appearance on TV show

‘The fun and frolic in Corbett will not provide the solution to this grave economic crisis, created by the government since 2014,’ he said.

14 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

Mayawati further demanded reconstruction of the temple jointly by both the governments using money from their own coffers. (Photo: ANI)

Mayawati condemns demolition of Delhi's Sant Ravidas Temple

As per media reports, the said temple was demolished by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on August 10.

14 Aug 2019 2:18 PM

Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and also served as its first President and had died while being in detention in Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi lacks political wisdom; govt loves Kashmir but not its people: Owaisi

Owaisi questioned former's intention behind comparing Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet colleague Amit Shah as 'Krishna' and 'Arjun'.

14 Aug 2019 1:46 PM

The meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at the party's headquarters in the national capital and will majorly focus on the review of their ongoing membership drive. (Photo: ANI)

BJP working president JP Nadda to chair meeting of party general secretaries today

According to sources in the party, a considerable number of members have joined through the NamoApp as well.

14 Aug 2019 1:19 PM

The petitioner also claimed that Tharoor's statement had violated section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. (Photo: File)

Arrest warrant against Cong MP Shashi Tharoor over 'Hindu Pakistan' remark

The matter has been scheduled for hearing again on September 24.

14 Aug 2019 11:26 AM

Chidambaram asserted that saying that Rahul had put conditions is "rubbish" as he asked for freedom to meet everyone, including soldiers. (Photo: PTI)

J&K Guv's invitation to Rahul Gandhi was a tool of propaganda: P Chidambaram

Jammu and Kashmir Governor offered a plane to Rahul to visit the Valley to review the situation.

14 Aug 2019 10:22 AM

After its shock result in the Lok Sabha polls, the ruling TMC tried to woo Chatterjee, who is known for his organisational capabilities. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab | @MukulAdhikary5)

TMC MLA Sovan Chatterjee likely to join BJP this week

According to sources, Chatterjee was in touch with the BJP for the last few months.

14 Aug 2019 10:20 AM

Former Union minister and BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya. (Photo: File)

Ex-union minister Dattatreya slams KCR for not fulfilling promises

He contended that KCR ignored Karimnagar, Ramagundam regions of the state while spending crores on the Kaleshwaram project.

14 Aug 2019 9:35 AM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with locals in Sonbhadra district’s Ubha village Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi visits Sonbhadra; BJP says it’s a stunt

Meanwhile deputy chief minister of the state Dinesh Sharma told her to repent over the incident.

14 Aug 2019 1:54 AM

I don’t need plane, just let me & other leaders visit J&K: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress also asked the government to immediately begin a political dialogue and take all Opposition parties into confidence.

14 Aug 2019 1:35 AM

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