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Karnataka Crisis: Trust vote on Monday, assembly adjourned | Updates from Friday

July 19, 2019 21:59 IST

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy was asked prove his majority on the floor of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on or before 6:00 pm today. Nearly 100 BJP legislators had spent the night in Karnataka Assembly on Thursday, which will resume operations at 11:00 am on Friday. The MLAs were served Masala Dosa and curd rice. Many went to sleep early after a long day in the House due to heated exchanges and acrimonious scenes in the House.

Rift in Jammu and Kashmir Congress over Martyrs' Day issue

July 19, 2019 7:23 IST

The rift came to the fore with senior state Congress leader Saifuddin Soz on Thursday slamming his party colleague Vikramaditya Singh for his "obnoxious remarks" on the developments that took place in 1931 and wrote to Rahul Gandhi, demanding his expulsion from the party.

Karnataka crisis: Served with Masala Dosa and curd rice, nearly 100 BJP legislators spend night in Assembly

July 19, 2019 8:50 IST

The legislators had 'masala dosa' and curd rice for supper in the assembly lounges. Many went to sleep early after a long day in the House due to heated exchanges and acrimonious scenes in the House, as the ruling combine was reportedly delayed in going through the crucial vote.

No end to Karnataka drama: Yeddyurappa and team spend night in assembly; Guv sets 1.30 pm deadline for Kumaraswamy

July 18, 2019 23:56 IST

Marked by high drama, the Karnataka assembly was adjourned till Friday after it took up the confidence motion moved by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy with Governor Vajubhai Vala asking him to prove his majority by 1.30 pm Friday.

If not Sonia, Congress old guard may want Priyanka to lead

Will Priyanka Gandhi be next Congress president? Party old guard definitely wants so

July 18, 2019 22:48 IST

Priyanka Gandhi's name has come up after the old guard failed to convince Sonia Gandhi to take over, said sources. Priyanka is now the first choice of the old guard despite the fact that Rahul is adamant on not having the new President from the Gandhi family. Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sachin Pilot are the most likely choices for the top post outside the family.

Parno Mittra among 12 Bengali TV stars join BJP in Delhi

Big blow to Trinamool Congress! 12 Bengali TV stars join BJP in Delhi

July 18, 2019 21:01 IST

In a major setback for West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, several Bengali actors, including Parno Mittra, joined the BJP in Delhi on Thursday.

Alpesh Thakor joins BJP, Alpesh Thakor news

Alpesh Thakor, former Congress MLA, joins BJP

July 18, 2019 16:45 IST

Maverick OBC leader Alpesh Thakor, who quit as a Congress legislator after casting his vote in favour of BJP candidates in the July 5 Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat, joined the ruling BJP on Thursday.

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said the term minority doesn't denote only

Minority doesn't mean only Muslims: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

July 18, 2019 15:11 IST

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said the term minority doesn't denote only Muslims and that there are five other notified minorities: Jains, Buddhists, Christians, Parsis and Sikhs.

Karnataka trust vote: Will the lotus bloom in the state

Karnataka Crisis: Governor asks Kumaraswamy to prove majority by 1:30 pm on Friday | Highlights

July 18, 2019 23:30 IST

Marked by high drama, the Karnataka assembly was adjourned till Friday after it took up the confidence motion moved by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy with Governor Vajubhai Vala asking him to prove his majority by 1.30 pm Friday.

Karnataka Crisis: Mumbai police detains DK Shivakumar

July 17, 2019 19:18 IST

Karnataka crisis: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it can't enforce a time-frame on Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar to decide on rebel MLAs' decision. At the same time , the apex court said that rebel MLAs cannot be compelled to attend assembly sessions. Argument took place in Supreme Court on Tuesday on the petition filed by 15 rebel MLAs who urged the apex court to direct assembly speaker Ramesh Kumar to accept thier resignations.

Stick to roster duties in Parliament: PM Modi turns tough on ministers

July 16, 2019 17:25 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has often pulled up BJP MPs for absenteeism during Parliament sessions, on Tuesday cautioned Union ministers against skipping their roster duties in both the Houses and told the party leadership that he should be informed if they skip their duty, sources said.

Karnataka political crisis Supreme Court

Karnataka crisis: Supreme Court to pronounce order on rebel MLAs case on July 17

July 16, 2019 15:32 IST

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy-led Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) government in Karnataka can breathe a sigh of relief for now as Supreme Court......

IMA Jewels ponzi scam: SIT detains suspended Congress MLA Roshan Baig: CM

July 16, 2019 8:16 IST

Kumaraswamy claimed that BJP MLA Yogeshwar was present at the airport at the time and said it was shameful on the part of the BJP that it was helping a former minister, who is facing a probe in the IMA case, escape.

Karnataka Crisis LIVE updates | SC reserves order on rebel MLAs resignation, verdict tomorrow

July 16, 2019 15:53 IST

Karnataka political crisis: Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on rebel Karnataka MLAs plea. The apex court will pronounce its verdict at 10.30 am tomorrow. The Supreme Court is examining the issue of resignations of 15 MLAs in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. 10 Congress-JD(S) MLAs had initially approached Supreme Court. They had urged the apex court to direct Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar to accept their resignations. Five more MLAs have joined this group. Supreme Court has agreed to hear their pleas as well.

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Jaganmohan Reddy

Ignoring Centre's advice, Andhra to go ahead with PPAs review

July 16, 2019 6:45 IST

Principal advisor to Chief Minister, Ajeya Kallam, said that all PPAs signed during the term of the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will be reviewed as they were causing huge losses to state exchequer.

Supreme Court agrees to hear 5 more rebel Karnataka MLAs

July 15, 2019 14:02 IST

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an impleadment plea by five more rebel Karnataka legislators against Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar's decision to not accept their resignations.

Priyanka Gandhi had, ahead of the Lok Sabha election, made

No end to dynasty politics? Congress gives entire Uttar Pradesh's charge to Priyanka Gandhi

July 15, 2019 11:12 IST

Priyanka's ascension has, sources say, been planned in order to revive the Congress cadre in Uttar Pradesh.

The opposition BJP has decided to disrupt the Karnataka Assembly session if Chief Minister H.D. Kuma

Karnataka BJP to disrupt Assembly if no trust vote

July 15, 2019 11:08 IST

With nine Congress and three JD-S rebels staying at a five-star hotel in Mumbai along with the two Independents, the ruling allies will not have the numbers required to win the trust vote if moved and put to vote in the 225-member Assembly, including one nominated but has no voting right.

Rebel Karnataka MLAs feel threatened twice in 5 days

July 15, 2019 11:07 IST

A group of 14 rebel Karnataka legislators lodged in a Mumbai deluxe hotel on Monday once again complained of "threats" from top Congress leaders. This is the second such development in five days.

Goa Assembly's monsoon session to begin from today

July 15, 2019 10:43 IST

The merger led by former Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar now takes the Pramod Sawant-led government legislative strength to 27 MLAs. Though, two independent MLAs and one from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party are also a part of the treasury benches.

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