India, Politics, 24th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 24 Aug 2019

India, Politics, 24 Aug 2019

'On this holy day of Janmashtmi, Congress leaders and other leftist leaders should give the message of peace, harmony, brotherhood, unity and patriotism,' Ravinder Raina said. (Photo: ANI)

Congressmen want bloodshed in Kashmir: J&K BJP chief

A delegation of opposition leaders including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to step out of Srinagar airport.

24 Aug 2019 6:04 PM

Jaitley, 66, who died in AIIMS at 12.07 pm was undergoing treatment at the hospital for a few weeks. (Photo: File)

'Long innings as a public figure': Sonia Gandhi on Jaitley's death

Manmohan Singh described him as an eminent lawyer, an excellent orator, a very good administrator and an outstanding parliamentarian.

24 Aug 2019 4:26 PM

The prime minister is on a visit to France, UAE and Bahrain. He is due to return after attending the G-7 Summit in France on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley's family asks PM Modi to continue with his official trip aboard

Modi, who is in Abu Dhabi, spoke with Jaitley's wife Sangeeta and son Rohan to express his condolences.

24 Aug 2019 4:14 PM

Nadda added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Jaitley's family members and that the whole cadre of BJP was with them in this hour of grief. (Photo: ANI)

Jaitley's last rites to take place at Nigambodh Ghat tomorrow: JP Nadda

The former finance minister passed away, at the age of 66, at AIIMS, New Delhi.

24 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday questioned the claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that if it was so why several political leaders in the state are under house arrest. (Photo: File)

If situation is normal, why political leaders are under house arrest: Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad is a part of the Opposition delegation visiting scheduled to visit Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.

24 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Namgyal asserted, that Ladakhis are 'true patriots' and will not back out if it comes to another military confrontation to uphold the sovereignty of the country. (Photo: File)

Ladakh is with Centre but issues with Pak should be solved peacefully: BJP MP

Namgyal has said that the development in the region has taken a hit due to the successive wars fought in the cold desert.

24 Aug 2019 1:53 PM

'Political stability, predictable policy framework makes India attractive investment destination,' PM Modi said while interacting with NRI business community in UAE. (Photo: Twitter)

Political stability makes India attractive investment hub: PM in UAE

PM Modi is on the second leg of his three-nation visit -- France, UAE and Bahrain.

24 Aug 2019 1:15 PM

Stressing that they should not be misunderstood, the senior politician said opposition leaders are equally concerned with regard to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Motive to check ground realties, not to create disturbance in J&K: NCP leader

Parties like Congress, CPI, DMK, RJD, TMC, NCP and JD(S) will be the part of the opposition all-party delegation.

24 Aug 2019 12:17 PM

The move was criticised by both NSUI and Left-backed All India Students Association (AISA). (Photo: File)

Those who don't believe in Veer Savarkar should be beaten in public: Uddhav

Along with Savarkar's bust, the ABVP had installed statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh.

24 Aug 2019 12:15 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attended the passing out parade of IPS probationers at National Police Academy in Hyderabad. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah says, 'Under PM's leadership Sadar Patel's dream was fulfilled'

Amit Shah attends passing out parade of IPS probationers at National Police Academy.

24 Aug 2019 11:40 AM

Patil was at the receiving end of people's wrath last week after he snapped at a person who was raising his grievances in flood-affected Kolhapur district and asked him to request for facilities. (Photo: File)

India will run as per wishes of Hindu majority: Maharashtra BJP chief

There shouldn't be a feeling that the administration only wants to create problems for us,' the Revenue Minister added.

24 Aug 2019 8:28 AM

Congress leader along with a delegation of opposition leaders would visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to review the situation in state, where restrictions have been imposed since the central government withdrew special status under Article 370 and split the state into two Union Territories earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi, other Opp delegation sent back from Srinagar airport

Ghulam Nabi Azad, KC Venugopal and Anand Sharma would be other Congress leaders in the delegation.

24 Aug 2019 8:24 AM

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