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Agnipath row: Congress delegation meets President Kovind
"To register strongest possible protest against the vicious and unprovoked attack unleashed on Congress MPs by Delhi Police, which comes under the direct purview of Union Home Ministry, and ensure a time-bound enquiry by the Privileges Committee on the breach of privilege," was the second demand as mentioned by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in his tweets.
Rahul Gandhi summoned by ED in National Herald case for 5th time
Till now, he has been questioned for about 40 hours by the anti-money laundering agency, including on Monday. Gandhi was reportedly questioned about a few transactions made by Kolkata-based Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd. Earlier, the Congress leader had denied having knowledge of any sort of loan taken by Young Indian, according to ED sources.
MLC Polls: Big jolt for MVA as BJP's 'extra' candidate wins, Congressman loses
The BJP's prayers for a 'political miracle' seemed to have been answered with all its five nominees getting elected despite lacking numbers while the MVA also bagged five seats. The prime contest for the tenth seat -- between Congress' Bhai Jagtap and BJP's Prasad Lad -- came as a shocker as both won, while Congress' first choice Handore was trounced in an unexpected upset, from the total 11 candidates vying for 10 seats.
Prez Poll: Yashwant Sinha's name might surface in Tuesday's Oppn meeting
"Proposals have come from a couple of parties to propose the name of Yashwant Sinha as the probable opposition candidate for the Presidential poll. However, everything will depend on the proceedings of Tuesday's meeting and depending on the names suggested by the other parties at the meeting," a top leader of Trinamool Congress said on condition of anonymity.
Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain admitted to LNJP Hospital
A source said that Jain was taken from the Tihar Jail to the GB Pant Hospital in the morning but later referred to the LNJP Hospital, said the source. He is currently being treated in the hospital and his condition is said to be stable.
Only 1,000 allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police on Cong's 'Satyagrah'
"Based on our discussions and assurances given by you and keeping in view the law and order situation/VVIP movement, you are granted the permission to hold the said programme at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.," an official order accessed by IANS read.
Modi embarks on 2-day visit to Karnataka
In a series of tweets Prime Minister Modi said, "Leaving for Karnataka, where I will be attending programmes in Bengaluru and Mysuru. The first programme will be held at @iiscbangalore, where a Centre for Brain Research would be inaugurated.
National Herald case: Rahul reaches ED office for 4th time
He will be questioned by a three-member ED team and will also be given lunch break. Rahul Gandhi's questioning was to be done on Friday, but he wrote to the ED to postpone it citing the illness of his mother Sonia Gandhi. The ED had accepted his request and had postponed the questioning for Monday.
ED running 'glow and lovely' scheme: Congress on Rahul questioning
Addressing a press conference here, Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken said, "The agencies were pressurising those who spoke against the government, but for the leaders who joined the BJP like Himanta Biswa Sarma and others there was no ED or CBI behind them. It is the 'glow and lovely' scheme for them."
Modi in Karnataka: Police on high alert amid Agnipath protests
Modi is visiting the state for a 2-day tour after one-and-a-half years. He will arrive at the Bengaluru Yelahanka Indian Air Force Base at 11.55 a.m. on Monday. Modi will participate in 10 programmes organised in Bengaluru and Mysuru cities, including the International Yoga Day on June 21.
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