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Dainik Bhaskar Group Editor Kalpesh Yagnik ‘suicide’: Police book former employee

Dainik Bhaskar Group Editor Kalpesh Yagnik ‘suicide’: Police book former employeeSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 10:11 IST

Five days before his death, the group editor had handed over a letter to a senior police officer in Indore, saying a former employee — Saloni Arora — was demanding money from him and wanted him to reinstate her using his clout.

Sukhpal Khaira’s show of strength today, AAP MLAs on either side hedge no bets

Khaira sees a plot in AAP to oust him as LoP, dials Sisodia, won’t call BalbirSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 08:41 IST

Khaira said he would not meet Balbir or speak to him over phone till he retracts the allegations, tenders an apology or gets these allegations investigated impartially. “I should be punished if I am at fault,” said Khaira.

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No-confidence motion: Very clear Modi govt now on back foot, says Jyotiraditya ScindiaSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 08:41 IST

Congress chief whip in Lok Sabha Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke to The Indian Express. minutes after the daylong debate and voting on no-confidence concluded in Lok Sabha. Excerpts:

Fake science, part III: Behind locked doors, Mandsaur is home to research paper shops

Fake science, part III: Behind locked doors, Mandsaur is home to research paper shopsSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 11:22 IST

An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that the Mandsaur business revolves around over 100 journals covering science to management, a few names and many locked houses.

SC Collegium reiterates Justice K M Joseph’s name, recommends two others

SC Collegium reiterates Justice K M Joseph’s name, recommends two othersSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 07:14 IST

In the resolution, the SC Collegium said that “one of these vacancies is going to be filled up in terms of our recommendation for elevation of Mr Justice K M Joseph, which has separately been reiterated by us today”.

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No-confidence motion: PM Modi, Amit Shah fear loss of power will start other processes, says Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 14:39 IST

During the debate on the motion of no-confidence, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of unleashing “jumla strikes” on the people, and of becoming a “bhagidar” (partner) in the Rafale fighter deal instead of acting as the “chowkidar” (watchman) he had promised the country during the 2014 election campaign.

PM has asked states to deal sternly against cow vigilantes indulging in violence: Govt

PM Modi rubs it in: You will be back with another no-trust motion in 2024Subscriber Only

July 21, 2018 14:36 IST

Without naming Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi said due to his “careless” allegation on the Rafale deal, both India and France had to release statements. There is complete transparency in the deal, he said.

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No-confidence motion debate: France clears air as charges fly over cost of Rafale, its secrecySubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 12:53 IST

French foreign ministry said, "France and India concluded in 2008 a security agreement, which legally binds the two states to protect the classified information provided by the partner, that could impact security and operational capabilities of the defence equipment of India or France."

Rahul Gandhi’s hug & wink: Congress claims spontaneous, BJP thinks it is just dramaSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 14:37 IST

While the Congress lauded Rahul’s “unscripted” gesture, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said the “drama” was against Parliament decorum, while Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the hug reminded him of the Chipko Movement in Uttarakhand.

Rahul Gandhi said the anti-Sikh riots were a “tragedy” and “a painful experience”, but added that Congress was not involved in them.

No-confidence motion: How PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi pitched their lines for 2019Subscriber Only

July 21, 2018 14:39 IST

Speaking ahead of the Prime Minister, Rahul Gandhi refrained from referring to ‘secularism’, invoking instead the theme of protecting ‘Ambedkar’s Constitution’ as the main narrative to indicate his broad theme for the 2019 campaign.

NRC issue raised in Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh assures 'justice'

No-confidence motion: Biggest mob lynching took place in 1984, don’t try to teach us, says Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 07:07 IST

Home Minister Rajnath Singh tore into the Congress, saying “the biggest incident of mob lynching happened during 1984” when anti-Sikh riots broke out following the assassination of Indira Gandhi.

No-confidence motion in Parliament: Unable to decide, BJD walks out

No-confidence motion in Parliament: Unable to decide, BJD walks outSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 14:39 IST

Sources said BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took the decision to stay clear of the debate because the TDP had moved the motion.

Rajya Sabha MPs can now speak in 22 Indian languages in House: Venkaiah Naidu

In Rajya Sabha: Venkaiah Naidu orders probe into press release by SecretariatSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 03:16 IST

Earlier, the House paid obituary to former Rajya Sabha member K V R S Bala Subba Rao, who died last month at the age of 78.

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Monsoon Session: Maya, Mulayam no friend of Dalits, says Ram Vilas PaswanSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 03:16 IST

Union minister and NDA ally Apna Dal (S) leader Anupriya Patel called the no-confidence motion laughable. Patel said the Centre is sensitive on the rights of OBCs and Dalits.

TMC forecasts 2019: One-to-one fights, BJP to loseSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 03:08 IST

Maintaining that the BJP has already lost the trust of its allies and the people, Roy said the motion was introduced by the TDP, an estranged BJP ally, while a present partner, the Shiv Sena, had boycotted the discussion.

PM has asked states to deal sternly against cow vigilantes indulging in violence: Govt

Ruckus during PM Modi’s speech: For ex-ally TDP, it ends in the WellSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 14:43 IST

He said that unlike in Andhra Pradesh, the TRS in Telangana acted with “maturity” and started “working towards development”. At this, the TDP leaders returned to the Well with their slogans.

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Monsoon Session: Mulayam sticks to farmers, jobs front; recalls ‘failed’ Modi promisesSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 03:04 IST

The BJP recently lost in Gorakhpur, Phulpur and Kairana — the first two to SP candidates, backed by the BSP, and the third to the RLD candidate, backed by other opposition parties.

Uddhav Thackeray assures party workers: 'Bhujbal, his family won’t be inducted into Shiv Sena'

Monsoon Session: After boycott, Shiv Sena leader says ‘lost people’s confidence’Subscriber Only

July 21, 2018 07:01 IST

On Friday, Chandrakant Khaire, Sena chief whip in Lok Sabha, said, “Don’t talk about yesterday. Talk about today. Our decision is to boycott the discussion.”

No-trust motion fight between majority and morality: Chandrababu Naidu

No-trust motion fight between majority and morality: Andhra Pradesh CMSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 07:05 IST

The TDP, which is scheduled to face an Assembly election along with the Lok Sabha polls early next year, used the no-confidence motion to take to the people the party’s demand for special category status for Andhra Pradesh.

The current session of Parliament has been washed out due to protests by ADMK MPs demanding the constitution of the Cauvery Management Board. (Express Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)

Monsoon Session: AIADMK says Centre not treating states impartiallySubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 02:45 IST

he AIADMK’s parliamentary party leader P Venugopal said the Centre is like a “mother” and states like “children.” “It is the duty of the mother to take care of all her children with nourishment...” he said.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. (Express Photo by Alok Jain/File)

Monsoon Session: Rivals use debate for Bihar turf warSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 02:44 IST

While the RJD blamed the BJP-led NDA of encroaching upon the mandate in Bihar, JD(U) targeted the RJD and the Congress on the issue of corruption.

Man held in Gauri Lankesh case had key role in attacks during Padmaavat screening: SIT

Gauri Lankesh murder: Man who took house on rent heldSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 02:18 IST

Police sources said the SIT’s probe led to Nayak, a resident of Dakshina Kannada, after a phone link to him was found in the diary of Amol Kale, 37, who was arrested by the SIT in May.

Chhattisgarh’s first finance minister Ramchandra Singh Deo dies at 88Subscriber Only

July 21, 2018 02:17 IST

When Deo retired from electoral politics in 2008, he is famously known to have blamed his inability to participate in a politics where the ability to distribute alcohol and money were key.

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West Bengal puts speculation to rest, signs in for National Health Protection MissionSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 02:16 IST

During a visit to Delhi some time ago, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had cited Swasthya Saathi, and said her state already has a scheme and it made little sense to join the NHPM.

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Uproar over ‘Hindu Taliban’ remark, Supreme Court reserves verdictSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 02:10 IST

As the decibels went up, the bench intervened. CJI Misra said, “Adjectives used must have acceptance in court room...These adjectives have to be used outside Court”. 

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