India, Politics, 29th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 29 Jun 2019

India, Politics, 29 Jun 2019

Days after demands for a 'single leader' to lead the outfit peaked, the AIADMK convened a high-level meet here, which decided that it would continue to be led by both Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam. (Photo: File)

AIADMK lifts media gag order on its spokespersons, work to be resumed from July 1

The ruling party had on June 12 gagged its spokespersons from airing their views on any issue.

29 Jun 2019 9:20 PM

On February 24, days before the Lok Sabha elections were announced, PM Modi had suspended his monthly broadcast for March and April. (Photo: File)

PM Narendra Modi to begin second innings of 'Mann ki baat' from June 30

Confident of his return, Modi had said he will be back with the programme on the last Sunday of May.

29 Jun 2019 8:58 PM

'If a leader who is supposed to lead us is stepping aside from his responsibility, then what would be the condition of his followers,' Rao said. (Photo: ANI)

Hanumantha Rao submits resignation as AICC Secretary

Rao claimed that advisors of Gandhi have misled him into believing that he was responsible for the poll drubbing.

29 Jun 2019 8:18 PM

BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya was caught on camera thrashing a Municipal Corporation Officer who was in the area for an anti-encroachment drive. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya, who thrashed official with bat, gets bail

The case was transferred to Bhopal's Special Court and he was sent to jail till July 7.

29 Jun 2019 6:36 PM

The comment comes in the backdrop of the alleged lynching of a 24-year-old man in Jharkhand last week. (Photo: File)

Lynching incidents shouldn't be politicised or given communal colour: Naqvi

He was speaking to reporters after inaugurating a renovated hall of the Haj House in Mumbai.

29 Jun 2019 5:11 PM

After th decision was taken late Friday night, Uttar Pradesh government directed to issue caste certificate to families belonging to these 17 castes. (Photo: File)

Ahead of bypolls, Yogi government includes 17 OBC castes in Scheduled Castes list

This would provide benefits of reservation to social and economically backward classes, hence fulfilling a 15-year-old demand.

29 Jun 2019 4:43 PM

'When Pehlu Khan was attacked, Congress condemned it. It is a condemnable act by the Ashok Gehlot government. I urge the Muslims of Rajasthan to stop supporting the Congress, which has always betrayed them,' Owaisi said. (Photo: File)

I urge Muslims of Rajasthan to stop supporting Congress: Owaisi

Rajasthan Police had filed a charge sheet for cow smuggling against Khan, who was allegedly lynched in 2017 by a mob of cow vigilantes.

29 Jun 2019 4:36 PM

'Anti-Romeo squad is a very good thing and I appreciate that it is being started in Uttar Pradesh again,' Manoj Tiwari said. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari wants anti Romeo Squad in Delhi

BJP Working President JP Nadda, former Union Minister Vijay Goel were also present at the inaugural session of the State Working Committee.

29 Jun 2019 4:06 PM

Farmers from 14 villages in Amaravati visited Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu at his residence and extended their support to him on the order issued by the state government for demolition of Praja Vedika, notice regarding his official residence and reduction in his security. (Photo: File)

People of 14 villages meet Naidu to extend support on Praja Vedika demolition

While expressing support to Chandrababu Naidu, the villagers offered him land and said that they themselves will provide security to him.

29 Jun 2019 3:43 PM

Union Minister Vijay Goel and Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari were also present at the event. (Photo: ANI)

BJP will win Delhi Assembly polls next year: J P Nadda

He asked the party workers to be united and contribute to the party on the individual level.

29 Jun 2019 3:19 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said investigation into the matter was carried out during the tenure of the erstwhile BJP government, adding that the case will be re-investigated if any discrepancies are found. (Photo: File)

Alwar lynching: ‘Probe carried out by BJP govt,’ says Gehlot

The chargesheet against Khan was prepared on December 30 last year, 13 days after CM Ashok Gehlot's government came into power in Rajasthan.

29 Jun 2019 3:03 PM

Congress was wiped out in the state in elections and could only win one seat, while its ally NCP won four out of 48 seats. (Photo: File)

Sonia Gandhi to meet Prakash Ambedkar to forge an alliance in Maharashtra

Prakash Ambedkar, formed an alliance with Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh, Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM and Janata Dal(S).

29 Jun 2019 1:56 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government alleging that criminals are 'roaming around freely, doing as they like' in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: File)

Has UP govt surrendered before criminals?: Priyanka lashes out at Adityanath

Earlier, the Samajwadi Party too had attacked the BJP government for 'spurt in crime' in the state.

29 Jun 2019 1:38 PM

Endorsing Shah’s opinions – expressed in Lok Sabha on Friday – as a 'historical truth', Madhav told ANI: 'When it was introduced, the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had himself said it was a temporary position, it would erode on its own. Even Nehru wanted it to go.' (Photo: ANI)

Article 370 has to go lock, stock and barrel: Ram Madhav

The national secretary also unleashed an attack on Congress and blamed it for the current situation in Kashmir.

29 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. (Photo: File)

‘Undergoing treatment, media cooking up stories’: Tejashwi clarifies on his absence

Amid the chaos over Tejashwi's absence, his mother and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi had said her son will be back soon.

29 Jun 2019 12:52 PM

The BJP general secretary said that the Congress 'cannot escape the responsibility for the mess they have created' in Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Congress, NC sowed seeds of terrorism in Kashmir, Pakistan exploited it: Ram Madhav

Madhav accused the Congress of distorting people's mandate in the 1987 elections.

29 Jun 2019 12:49 PM

Chaudhary was shot at in Faridabad on Thursday while he travelling in his car. Although he was rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. (Photo: File)

3 including woman arrested in connection with Vikas Chaudhary's murder

The Faridabad police in a statement said further details about the case will be provided after the detained accused record their statements.

29 Jun 2019 12:18 PM

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan on Friday voiced concern over the safety of the country's proposed first Away From Reactor (AFR) facility of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, saying never in history have governments spoken the truth about atomic equipment. (Photo: File)

‘Govt has never spoken truth about atomic equipments’, says Kamal Haasan

The MNM founder, while pitching for stronger gram sabhas, said similar meetings should be held in all wards of cities.

29 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

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