India, Politics, 16th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, Politics, 16 Jun 2019

'We are also ready to discuss any issues the opposition wants,' Devendra Fadnavis said while addressing the media persons. (Photo: File)

Budget, 13 new bills to be presented during monsoon session: CM Fadnavis

The Monsoon session of Assembly will come to an end on July 2.

16 Jun 2019 9:17 PM

The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a Bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof for opening bank accounts and procuring mobile phone connections. (Photo: ANI)

Centre deliberates on 'One Nation, One Election' policy

Government will solicit the views of heads of political parties on issues impacting the country.

16 Jun 2019 9:14 PM

Modi also urged the leaders to introspect whether members of Parliament are able to fulfill the people's aspirations as their representatives or not. (Photo: ANI)

Keep political differences aside for smooth functioning of Parliament: PM

'We cannot win hearts by disrupting the functioning of the Parliament,' said Modi.

16 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

O'Brien also said that electoral reforms including the state funding of elections should be discussed by all parties.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Allow state governments to function smoothly: TMC's Derek O'Brien to Centre

Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who is the TMC's Parliamentary Party leader in the Lok Sabha, was also present in the meeting.

16 Jun 2019 6:35 PM

Two more MPs will be nominated by the government from the Anglo Indian community.(Photo: File)

First Parliament session of 17th LS to commence on Monday

The first two days of the session will be completely devoted to oath-taking by 542 members of the 17th Lok Sabha.

16 Jun 2019 6:33 PM

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the ‘Gray’ list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan fails to fulfil 25 of 27 action points given by terror finance watchdog

With this, multilateral lenders like IMF, World Bank and EU may continue downgrading Pak, making its financial situation more precarious.

16 Jun 2019 3:31 PM

Thackeray further said that his party has requested the Central government to bring an ordinance for the purpose of construction of the temple. (Photo: File)

No one can stop Modi-led govt from building Ram temple: Uddhav Thackeray

Eighteen Shiv Sena MPs had reached the city yesterday evening.

16 Jun 2019 3:24 PM

BJP leaders Yogesh Sagar, Sanjay Bhegde, Parinay Fuke and Atul Save, besides Avinash Mahtekar of RPI were sworn-in as ministers of state. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 13 ministers take oath, 6 dropped

CM Fadnavis said the expansion of Council of Ministers would help fulfil expectations of the NDA allies including Shiv Sena.

16 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who quit Congress recently, was sworn-in as a Cabinet minister at Raj Bhavan here. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra Cabinet rejig: 13 ministers take oath, 6 dropped

He dropped six ministers including Prakash Mehta who held the Housing portfolio.

16 Jun 2019 3:14 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of all parties, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI)

PM's first all party meet: Oppn calls for debate on jobs, agrarian crisis

Speaking to reporters after meeting, Azad said that all those bills which are in the interest of the people 'we are not opposed to them'.

16 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

It is also to discuss the celebration of 75 years of India's independence in 2022, and 150 years of Mamata Gandhi’s birth anniversary. (Photo: ANI)

PM calls meeting of presidents of all parties to discuss 'one nation, one election'

The all-party meeting is to happen on June 19.

16 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

Already reeling from the defection of 12 legislators to the TRS, the Congress received another jolt on Saturday when one of its legislators, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, criticised the party's leadership. (Photo: Facebook/ komatireddy. rajgopalreddy)

‘Congress is in bad condition,’ says T’gana party leader amid defections

The Congress leader alleged that 12 Congress legislators had left the party due to Congress's inefficient leadership.

16 Jun 2019 2:41 PM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will increase the frequency of her tours to the state and meet party workers at least twice a week, sources said on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Priyanka prepares for 2022 UP bypolls; will visit twice a week to meet Cong workers

Bypolls are due for 11 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh after the respective MLAs were elected to Parliament.

16 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister P Pushpa Srivani on Saturday when she said her government aimed to deliver 'corrupt rule' in Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Slip of tongue: Andhra Dy CM, says Govt aims to deliver 'corrupt rule'

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy had last week appointed five deputy Chief Ministers representing different social groups of the state.

16 Jun 2019 11:33 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday posted an instructional video of the yoga pose Bhujangasana, also called cobra pose. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi's animated avatar demonstrates Bhujangasana ahead of Yoga day

International Yoga Day was started after Modi, in 2104, suggested it in his speech at the UN General Assembly.

16 Jun 2019 11:23 AM

Thackeray, who reached here this morning along with his son Aditya, will first meet party MPs, who are here since Saturday evening, and then pay obeisance at the makeshift temple. (Photo: ANI)

Modi has courage, should bring ordinance to construct Ram temple: Uddhav Thackeray

Sanjay Raut had said that Thackeray is fulfilling the promise he made in November that he would visit again after elections.

16 Jun 2019 11:09 AM

To ensure safety and security of a girl child in the state, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that soon 'Beti Bachao' committee will be formed in all the colonies of Bhopal and the campaign for the same will commence from Sunday. (Photo: File)

Will ensure safety of daughters through 'Beti Bachao' committees: Shivraj

He also informed the media that members of religious and social organisations will gather on Sunday in order to take part in the campaign.

16 Jun 2019 11:05 AM

The move will hurt American exporters of these 28 items as they will have to pay higher duties, making those items costlier in the Indian market. (Photo: File)

India hikes customs duty on 28 US products

The increased customs duties will come into effect from Sunday.

16 Jun 2019 9:26 AM

Doctors of SMGS hospital wearing bandages on their heads protest in Jammu on Saturday to show solidarity with their counterparts in West Bengal. (Photo: PTI)

Assault on docstors: Harsh Vardhan asks states to take action

The IMA, apex doctors body, has called for a nationwide strike on June 17 with withdrawal of non-essential health services.

16 Jun 2019 9:00 AM

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

Health minister to visit Bihar to review situation

During his visit, the minister will interact with the multi-disciplinary teams deployed there and address a state-level review meeting.

16 Jun 2019 8:55 AM

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