India, Politics, 18th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 18 Sep 2019

India, Politics, 18 Sep 2019

‘Rahul Gandhi's comments are an insult of our ancestors. The court has ordered Dadar police to call Rahul Gandhi (if the need arises),’ Savarkar's descendant Ranjit Savarkar said. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai court orders police to probe Congress chief's remarks against Savarkar

The court ordered the police to conduct an inquiry under section 202 of the CrPC and a submit report to it.

18 Sep 2019 9:07 PM

MK Stalin postpones protest after Shah's clarification on 'Imposition' of Hindi

Shah said that while unity in diversity is India's defining trait, a common language is needed as a culturally unifying factor.

18 Sep 2019 8:50 PM

‘I myself come from a non-Hindi state of Gujarat. If some people want to do politics, it's their choice,’ Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Never asked for imposing Hindi over others, only as a 2nd language’: Amit Shah

This remark by Amit Shah was seen as a major threat to local languages in many states and many politicians came out against the move.

18 Sep 2019 6:35 PM

The Congress government has 'turned a deaf ear' to the problems being faced by cultivators and other people due to heavy rains and subsequent floods in parts of MP, state BJP Chief Rakesh Singh alleged. (Photo: Twitter)

BJP to protest against MP Congress govt for 'apathetic attitude'

BJP claimed that thousands of people have become homeless after floods in some parts of the state.

18 Sep 2019 4:14 PM

'Production, manufacturing, import/export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, advertising related to e-cigarettes are banned,' she said. (Photo: ANI)

'E-cigarettes to be banned, offenders to face jail': FM after cabinet meeting

'Reports say that there are some who are probably getting into the habit of e-cigarettes as it seems cool,' Sitharaman said.

18 Sep 2019 3:35 PM

States like Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab have put the new rules on hold. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka to announce revised fine rates under new Motor Vehicles Act today

Earlier, CM Yediyurappa had directed state transport department to slash fines under amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019.

18 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

Vijayvargiya said Banerjee is worried because she knows that Kumar’s arrest would ensure that ‘half of her state cabinet end up in jail’. (Photo: ANI)

‘Last ditch attempt to save Rajeev Kumar’: BJP’s Vijayvargiya on Mamata meeting PM Modi

On Tuesday, Kumar failed to get relief from district and sessions court in Barasat on his anticipatory bail application in Saradha case.

18 Sep 2019 2:20 PM

Sources were quoted as saying the leaders ‘discussed the current political situation, including Kashmir, upcoming elections and the economic situation in the country’. (Photo: PTI)

Two senior Congress leaders along with son Karti visit P Chidambaram in Tihar

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel along with son Karti Chidambaram met former finance minister.

18 Sep 2019 1:58 PM

If they want to consider Prime Minister Modi as their father of Nation, let them," Kharge said. (Photo: File)

'Only Mahatma Gandhi is father of nation,' says Mallikarjun Kharge

On Tuesday, Amruta Fadnavis wished Modi on his birthday and called him 'Father of our country'.

18 Sep 2019 1:45 PM

‘Especially, if you impose Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no southern state will accept that. Many states in northern parts will also not accept that,’ he said. (Photo: PTI)

‘Can’t impose one in India’: Rajinikanth on Shah’s appeal for Hindi as common language

‘Common language not just for India but any country is good for its unity and progress,’ he also said.

18 Sep 2019 1:35 PM

Jitendra Singh is the first to speak on how long the leaders could remain under detention or house arrest. (Photo: File)

J&K leaders will be freed in less than 18 months: Union minister

The detained leaders include former chief ministers of J&K Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah.

18 Sep 2019 12:16 PM

Banerjee is scheduled to meet the prime minister on Wednesday in New Delhi, during which she would highlight various issues like funds that are due to the state. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee runs into PM Modi's wife, gifts her sari before boarding flight to meet him

Jashodaben was leaving the city after a two-day visit to Dhanbad in neighbouring Jharkhand.

18 Sep 2019 8:24 AM

Ashok GehlotThe MLAs, who had been in touch with state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, met Assembly Speaker CP Joshi and submitted a letter informing him about their decision to join the Congress. (Photo: PTI)

Boost for Ashok Gehlot as 6 BSP MLAs join Congress in Rajasthan

The development comes ahead of civic body elections and the bypolls for two Assembly seats in the state.

18 Sep 2019 2:15 AM

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