POLITICS
BJP takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over 'Rs 41K' T-shirt
The BJP tweeted, "Bharat, dekho (India look)," and posted two photos, one of Rahul Gandhi wearing a T-shirt and the other showing the price of a T-shirt similar to the one he was wearing. The BJP claimed that the Burberry T-shirt cost Rs 41,257. Burberry, which is a British luxury fashion brand, is not available in India and it has to be purchased internationally if needed.
'Has far reaching consequences': SC refuses to entertain plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest
A bench, headed by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit told the petitioner's counsel that this may sound simple and innocuous, but it has far-reaching consequences. On August 10, the Supreme Court transferred all FIRs against Sharma over her remarks on the Prophet to Delhi Police. The top court gave her the liberty to approach Delhi High Court for quashing of the FIRs.
TRS leader confronts Assam CM at Hyderabad rally
A leader of Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti (BGUS) was addressing the gathering when a local leader of TRS climbed the dais, and confronted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking objection to the comments he made earlier. He also tried to dislodge the mike. BGUS leaders caught hold of the TRS leader and whisked him away.
CM Kejriwal meets Delhi L-G for first time since raids at Deputy CM Sisodia's house
This was the first weekly meeting -- that takes place every Friday between the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena, after the raids. Addressing the media after the meeting, CM Kejriwal said that the meeting concluded in a "happy environment", and both discussed several issues related to the capital city in the meeting.
Poster war breaks out in state BJP ahead of Amit Shah's visit to Rajasthan
On Thursday, a day before Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's followers put up her posters in the city, which did not have the picture of Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The latter's followers also installed posters which did not have Raje's pictures.
Attempt to undo the damage done by BJP: Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Jodo Yatra
The former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said, "The RSS-BJP have their opinions about this Yatra, they are welcome to have their opinions, but the Congress party through the Yatra is attempting to undo the damage done by the BJP in the last eight years. They have divided the country."
CM Mamata's support making Anubrata Mondal confident about his release soon
On Friday afternoon while he was being brought to Kolkata from Asansol Special Correctional Home, Mondal appeared quite jovial while interacting with the media persons. "I am neither a thief nor a dacoit that I will be behind the bars for ever. No one spends the entire life behind the bars. So, I will also be released soon. When didi is beside me it is more than enough and I have nothing else to say," Mondal told news persons.
Rahul to stay in container till conclusion of Bharat Jodo Yatra
About 60 large freight containers equipped with sleeping beds, toilets, air-conditioners and other facilities have been put up keeping in mind the varying degrees of temperature, humidity and environmental aspects that Rahul Gandhi and those part of the Yatra would be facing in the next five months.
Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as 'stalwart of our times': PM Modi
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour", said PM Modi in a tweet while paying tribute to her.
Nitish Kumar claims his Delhi visit was successful
Nitish Kumar believes that his Delhi visit was successful. He also said that the BJP is trying to destroy the country."I am doing my job to unite the opposition leaders and my efforts will continue. I firmly believe that the opposition leaders will be united soon and every one will contribute in fighting against the BJP. The decision on the Prime Ministerial candidate will be final in two to three months.
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