India, Politics, 19th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 19 Jul 2019

India, Politics, 19 Jul 2019

A four-member delegation-led by TMC leader Derek O Brian will on Saturday visit Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh where nine people were killed during firing over a land dispute on July 17. (Photo: ANI)

TMC delegation to visit UP's Sonbhadra tomorrow

Earlier in the day, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was detained by the police after she sat on a dharna against UP government.

19 Jul 2019 8:07 PM

The reason given for rejection of Yadav's papers was his failure to submit a certificate that he was not sacked from the BSF for either corruption or disloyalty. (Photo: File)

PM Modi served notice by Allahabad HC challenging election from Varanasi

The petition was filed by former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was declared Samajwadi Party candidate from Varanasi.

19 Jul 2019 6:59 PM

After the Speaker's assurance, the opposition members went back to their seats and the Question Hour continued. (Photo: File)

'Don't touch my staff,' Lok Sabha Speaker warns MP

His remarks came when the opposition members including Congress, TMC and DMK were protesting in the well of the House.

19 Jul 2019 4:58 PM

Targeting the AIADMK government, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA I Periyasamy on Friday said that the 'Q' branch police in Tamil Nadu are indulged in suppressing anti-Kudankulam activists instead of performing its duty in the state. (Photo: ANI)

'Q' branch police suppressing activists, says DMK MLA

On Sunday, NIA arrested two accused from Chennai who had collected funds and made preparations to carry out terrorist attacks in India.

19 Jul 2019 4:26 PM

In May, the West Bengal Chief Minister had reprimanded people chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in North 24 Parganas saying, ‘they are BJP people and criminals from outside the state.’ (Photo: ANI)

Jai Shri Ram row: TMC leader Madan Mitra plans 'Ram Katha' in Bhowanipore

Mitra also said that apart from 'Ram Katha' he will also erect statues of Ram and Sita alongside the idol of Goddess Durga.

19 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

Calling the bill ‘piecemeal’ and ‘cosmetic’, Tharoor also attacked the government on the recent arrests of lawyers Indira Jaisingh and Anand Grover. (Photo: ANI)

Shashi Tharoor slams govt on NRC issue

Speaking on the bill, he raised the issue of NRC in Assam, alleging 57 people committed suicide in Assam after being excluded from list.

19 Jul 2019 4:16 PM

Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena projects Aaditya Thackeray as next Maharashtra CM

If things materialise, Aaditya would be the first from the Thackeray family to contest electoral politics.

19 Jul 2019 4:02 PM

Minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala during the Question Hour urged the West Bengal and Delhi governments to implement the scheme at the earliest and ensure benefits reach farmers. (Photo: File)

Over 2.69 lac farmers fail to get 1st tranche under PM-KISAN: Centre in RS

The responsibility of identifying and uploading details of beneficiaries solely lies with the State/UT.

19 Jul 2019 4:00 PM

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday raised the political developments in Karnataka in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Congress raises K'taka developments in LS, says 'conspiracy' to pull down Oppn

Members of the Congress, Trinamool Congress, DMK and some other Opposition parties later staged a walkout from the House.

19 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

Fadnavis is expected to embark on a month-long Vikas Yatra, commencing from August 1 to underscore the achievements of the government and interact directly with people. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis to start Maharashtra poll campaign with rath yatra

Aditya Thackeray, the son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray also launched his 'Jan Ashirvad Yatra’ on Friday.

19 Jul 2019 3:07 PM

Patil had said he travelled to Chennai for personal work and later to Mumbai on the advice of a doctor after he developed chest pain. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai Police allows to K'taka cops to take Cong MLA Shrimant Patil's statement

Earlier in the day, Karnataka Police accompanied by Mumbai Police arrived at St. George Hospital to meet Patil.

19 Jul 2019 3:00 PM

"We have provided security to the MLA and his statement is being recorded," he said. (Photo: AFP)

Mumbai Police provides security to 'ailing' Karnataka Cong MLA

According to sources, 15 rebel MLAs from the Congress and JD (S) are camping at a luxury hotel in Mumbai.

19 Jul 2019 2:14 PM

‘So, a powerful leader, who is acceptable to all, is necessary. If we are looking for such a person, then there is no one other than the members of the Gandhi family. Such is the situation of Congress party that there will be a question mark on its existence without Gandhi family,’ added Shastri. (Photo: ANI)

Without Gandhis, Congress might disintegrate, says Shastri's son

He also warned that if somebody else is made president and some do not accept him, then there are chances of disintegration of the party.

19 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday said the TDP government's scams in the Polavaram project will be exposed soon. (Photo: File)

'TDP government's scams will be exposed soon,' says Jagan Reddy

Irrigation Minister Anil Kumar alleged that the previous TDP government did not do anything regarding the construction of Polavaram project.

19 Jul 2019 1:42 PM

Lok Sabha witnessed sloganeering and protests on Friday as Congress members sought to raise the issue of ongoing political crisis in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

Karnataka crisis: Congress members protest in Lok Sabha

More than 30 members from the Congress, DMK and few other parties were in the Well for over 15 minutes.

19 Jul 2019 1:02 PM

'Just want to go and meet families of victims, I even said will take only 4 people with me.Yet administration is not letting us go there.They should tell us why we are being stopped. We will continue to sit here peacefully,' Priyanka said. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

Rahul calls Priyanka's arrest 'disturbing' while she continues dharna

Section 144 has been imposed in the area because of which she was stopped and sat in dharna.

19 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a married woman for rejecting his sexual advances, police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

30-yr-old Mumbai man kills married woman for refusing sexual favours; arrested

According to the police, while the victim was on her way to farm, the accused accosted her and demanded sexual favours.

19 Jul 2019 12:22 PM

Several Bengali actors, including Parno Mittra, joined the BJP here on Thursday in presence of party leaders, including its West Bengal unit head Dilip Ghosh and senior functionary Mukul Roy. (Photo: PTI)

13 Bengali actors joined BJP as party ups its glamour quotient

The BJP is eyeing to wrest power from the Trinamool Congress in the state and has emerged as the main opponent of Mamata Banerjee-led party.

19 Jul 2019 11:45 AM

Two men were beaten to death by locals after suspecting the duo to be cattle thieves in Baniyapur in Saran district on Friday morning, police said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

3 men beaten to death over suspicion of cattle theft in Bihar

Villagers claimed that three persons came to steal cows. However, when they tried to catch them, one of the men managed to flee.

19 Jul 2019 11:24 AM

nfuriated over the Income Tax Department's action against her brother and BSP vice president Anand Kumar, party chief Mayawati on Friday dubbed the RSS and BJP as casteist organizations. (Photo: File)

Their benami property should be probed: Mayawati attacks BJP over raids on brother

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also accused the ruling BJP of hoarding unaccounted money for election expenses.

19 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

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