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After Madhya Pradesh And UP, Rajasthan Government to Enact Law Against Mob Lynching

After Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Congress-led Rajasthan government is planning to enact a law against mob lynching.

Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Seeks Time Till ‘Tomorrow’ From Supreme Court to Decide on Resignation, Disqualification of Rebel MLAs

Karnataka Speaker K. Ramayya Ramesh on Tuesday sought time till Wednesday to decide on the resignation and disqualification of the rebel Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition MLAs. During the hearing, rebel lawmakers told that they "could not be forced to attend the assembly".

Odisha: 17,528 Rape Cases Reported in 10 Years, Says Dibya Sankar Mishra

He said that 937 rape cases have been registered till May this year, while 2,502 cases were reported in 2018 and 2,221 in 2017. The police have registered 563 murder cases up to May this year. In 2018, the figure was 1,378.

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Reacts To Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Resignation, Says ‘I Have No Issues With Him’

Congress leader and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, a day after he made his resignation to Rahul Gandhi 'public'. Amarinder Singh has responded to the development and said he has no issues with Sidhu.

Karnataka Political Crisis: Rebel 14 Lawmakers Write ‘Threat From Congress Leaders’ Letter to Mumbai Police, Seeks Protection

14 rebel Karnataka Congress Lawmakers, who are staying in Mumbai hotel after resigning from the state assembly, have written to Mumbai Police again seeking protection from senior Indian National Congress leaders who may try to meet them.

Goa Forward Party Withdraws Support to BJP in Goa Day After Losing Ministries, No Threat to Government

The Goa Forward Party (GFP), a partner in the BJP-led alliance in Goa, on Sunday announced to withdraw support to the government.

BJP Involved in 'Conspiracy' to Lure MLAs in Karnataka, Goa: Congress

Charging the Lt Governor with "stalling" the developmental works here, Dutt asked Bedito quit the post of Lt Governor and "make way" for someone who was sensitive to aspirations of the people of Puducherry.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Appointed As Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief: Report

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed as President of Uttar Pradesh Congress, report said. Priyanka Gandhi entered politics ahead of the general elections in January this year.

Karnataka Political Crisis: Hope Dwindles For Congress-JDS Government as Rebels Refuse to Relent

Hope for the survival of Congress-JDS government in Karnataka dwindled on Sunday after rebel MLAs of the coalition partners refused to take back their resignations.

Karnataka Political Crisis: Rebel MLA Nagaraj Who Raised Coalition’s Hopes Flies to Mumbai

MTD Nagaraj, one of the rebel Congress lawmaker in Karnataka, who had assured Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy to take back his resignation has left for Mumbai by a special flight from Bengaluru's HAL airport.

Balasaheb Thorat Appointed Maharashtra Congress President Ahead of Assembly Elections 2019

In a major move ahead of Assembly elections in the state, the Congress Party on Saturday appointed senior leader Balasaheb Thorat as the new president of the Maharashtra unit of the party. Congress has also appointed five working presidents.

Karnataka Political Chaos: 5 More Rebel MLAs Move to Supreme Court, Seek Intervention; BS Yeddyurappa Says Ready for Floor Test

With Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy sought a trust vote in the floor of the Assembly, state BJP president BS Yeddyurappa said that their party is ready to face the no-confidence motion. On the other hand, five more rebel MLAs rushed to the Supreme Court, seeking intervention in the resignation row.

Goa Cabinet Reshuffle: 3 Former Congress MLAs, Ex-Assembly Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo Take Oath As Ministers

Filipe Nery Rodrigues, Chandrakant Kavleka, and Jennifer Monserratte who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Goa after quitting Congress were sworn in as ministers along with Former Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo on Saturday, July 13.

Goa Political Crisis: Speaker Rajesh Patnekar Says Cabinet Reshuffle Won't Affect Assembly Session Schedule

Days after 10 Congress legislators in Goa joined the BJP and enhanced the political crisis, Assembly Speaker Rajesh Patnekar on Saturday the reshuffle in state cabinet will have no bearing on the schedule of the monsoon session.

Weaker Sections in Far-flung Areas Living in Atmosphere of Fear: Salman Khurshid

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday claimed that rural area residents belonging to weaker sections of society are living in an atmosphere of fear while asserting that it is the responsibility of every Indian to feel the pain of such people.

People in Outskirts of Delhi Are Living in Fear: Salman Khurshid

Referring to incidents of mob lynching and those of being forcefully made to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', the latest being in Unnao, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has claimed that those residing in the outskirts of Delhi are "living in fear".

Rajasthan: Clash Breaks Out at RSS Shakha in Bundi; State Assembly Witnesses Uproar Over Incident

Clash erupted between two groups during an ongoing session at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakha in Bundi district on Wednesday evening. The issue was raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Madan Dilawar during the zero hour of the house.

Karnataka Political Crisis: Congress, JDS Get More Time as Supreme Court Orders Status Quo on Rebel MLAs' Resignations Till July 16

The Supreme Court on Friday barred Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar from changing status quo on either resignations or disqualification of Congress-JD(S) MLAs. The apex court will now hear the case again on Tuesday, July 16.