India, Politics, 26th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 26 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 26 Apr 2019

The Central Administrative Tribunal bench here Thursday had stayed the EC order suspending Mohsin for checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha, where he was deployed as a general observer, in 'violation' of norms for dealing with SPG protectees and sent back to the state. (Photo: File)

Officer who checked PM’s chopper to challenge EC decision against him

Mohsin added it would not be appropriate to mention the merits of the case since the matter was sub-judice.

26 Apr 2019 8:49 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said opposition leaders are in a race to support Pakistan on the issue of military operations against terror camps in the neighbouring country. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Opposition leaders in race to support Pakistan, claims Modi

The rally was organised in support of BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Jabalpur Rakesh Singh, who is the sitting MP from the seat.

26 Apr 2019 8:34 PM

The RJD leader was joined by Congress president Rahul Gandhi at the rally held in Samastipur in Bihar. (Photo: Twitter/@yadavtejashwi)

‘Barbar Modi, Gadbad Modi’: Tejashwi Yadav backs Rahul in Bihar rally

Tejashwi also said that he had seen through the plans of PM Modi from the very start.

26 Apr 2019 7:47 PM

The letter further states a brutal attack launched by the state police forces on the lawyers at Howrah District Court, which according to the BJP, is another example of the pitiable condition of law and order in Bengal. (Photo: File)

BJP writes to EC seeking action against Mamata Banerjee for MCC violation

Elections in West Bengal were held in three phases and will continue in the remaining four phases on April 29, May 6,12 and 19.

26 Apr 2019 7:41 PM

The Congress party had no idea of the struggles faced by the poor people of the country as their money from the scams used to be deposited in Swiss banks, said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday. (Photo: File)

Congress has no idea of issues faced by poor: Yogi Adityanath

The UP CM also added that BJP was all set to win Amethi and Azamgarh and will be able to repeat the success of 2014 elections in the state.

26 Apr 2019 7:37 PM

The move has sparked speculation about another round of disqualification of the ruling party legislators after Dhanapal had stripped 18 pro-Dhinakaran AIADMK MLAs of their assembly membership in September 2017 under the anti-defection law. (Photo: File)

AIADMK seeks action against 3 pro-TTV MLAs for 'anti-party' activities

The results of all would be announced on May 23.

26 Apr 2019 7:33 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Friday targeted Rahul Gandhi over the proposed minimum income scheme, Nyay, wondering what five generations of the Congress chief's family did for the poor 'except giving slogans'. (Photo: File)

What did 5 generations of your family do for poor? Amit Shah asks Rahul

After visiting 259 different locations, one common thing Shah found was 'tremendous support in favour' of PM in 'all directions' of India.

26 Apr 2019 7:20 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said Congress President Rahul Gandhi is showing signs of desperation as the 'fake' narratives built by him over the Rafale jet deal and loan waivers to business houses have evaporated. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi displayed the desperation of a loser: Jaitley

The 'New India' is a positive India, Jaitley said, adding it does not accept negativism of Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata and TDP.

26 Apr 2019 7:05 PM

On Modi's claim of 'goondagiri' (strong-arm tactics) by her, Banerjee said, 'He does not even know how to talk about a woman.' (Photo: File)

Bengal will offer Modi rosogollas made of clay and fillings of gravel: Mamata

Mamata accused BJP candidate in Asansol, union minister Babul Supriyo of 'audacious behaviour' and urged people not to vote for him.

26 Apr 2019 6:47 PM

Taking a dig at the West Bengal chief minister Raj Babbar alleged that she has however not sent gifts to any Congress leader or someone else so far. (Photo: File)

Didi sends Kurta to Modi because she knows the 'right size': Raj Babbar

Sitaram Yechury wondered why Modi had to make the revealation during the Lok Sabha Election.

26 Apr 2019 6:41 PM

Mounting a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi said if the BJP-led government can waive huge debts of industrialists, why should the distressed farmers be punished. (Image: File)

Rahul promises 'kisan budget', law to keep farmers from going to jail

If Congress is brought to power, it will ensure that no farmer is sent to jail for being unable to repay agriculture loan,Rahul Gandhi said

26 Apr 2019 6:26 PM

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad filed his nomination from the Patna Sahib constituency on Friday. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Ravi Shankar Prasad files nomination from Patna Sahib

Ravi Shankar Prasad will have to face Shatrughan who is fighting on Congress ticket this time.

26 Apr 2019 6:06 PM

Chavan said the project was sanctioned during the samadhi centenary celebration but neither the state nor Centre had given even a single rupee so far. (Photo: File)

Centre-state governments not releasing funds for Shirdi shrine, says Chavan

'However funds of the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) were being used by the government for its own schemes,' Chavan said.

26 Apr 2019 5:10 PM

Pitroda heads the Indian Overseas Congress (Photo: ANI twitter)

Priyanka's own decision not to contest from Varanasi: Sam Pitroda

Speculation over Priyanka Gandhi's electoral debut from Modi's constituency ended Thursday when the Congress fielded Ajay Rai from there.

26 Apr 2019 4:52 PM

Mayawati said the BJP will be removed from power at the Centre this time and no amount of 'jumlebaazi' or 'natakbaazi' was going to help them. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Choose 'Jai Bhim' followers over those chanting 'NaMo' this election: Mayawati

She alleged that the BJP had made several promises before coming to power but all of those turned out to be hollow.

26 Apr 2019 4:28 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a rally in Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

If I do anything wrong, I-T raids must be conducted at my home: Modi

Addressing a poll rally, Modi said that in the Congress culture, corruption was the 'only protocol'.

26 Apr 2019 3:52 PM

The former chief minister said the then SP government had given its share meant for development works to Jhansi but the Centre has yet to fulfil its responsibility. (Photo: ANI)

Akhilesh slams PM of doing nothing for Bundelkhand, dubs Yogi Adityanath as 'Baba CM'

'The baba chief minister knows nothing about roads and expressways,' Akhilesh Yadav said.

26 Apr 2019 2:51 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday called NYAY scheme a surgical strike on poverty and allayed fears that the salaried middle class would have to foot the bill which he said would be entirely funded with the money that thieves like Anil Ambani have plundered with Narendra Modi's help. (Photo: File)

'Kuchh nahin sab jhootha hai, Narendra Modi ne loota hai': Rahul slams PM

The Congress chief also mocked PM Modi for making military operations carried out after terror attacks in Uri and Pulwama a poll plank.

26 Apr 2019 2:48 PM

On April 17, 2019, soon after joining the BJP, Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s name was announced as the party candidate. (Photo: File)

From Pragya to sadhvi, BJP's Bhopal candidate is ready for her 'dharm yudh'

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur has gained immense popularity for her checkered journey from an accused in the Malegaon blast to the candidate of BJP.

26 Apr 2019 2:29 PM

Naidu alleged the EC was facilitating the functioning of the BJP-led central government and states ruled by the party and its allies. (Photo: File)

EC interfering with the State Government, says Chandrababu Naidu

Accusing the EC of discrimination, Naidu asked if the poll panel has also insturcted the Director, IB and the NSA not to meet the PM.

26 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

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