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Bengal striking doctors want open door meeting with Mamata
The striking junior doctors in West Bengal on Monday reiterated their demand to hold an open door meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in presence of "live media" and said they have not received any official invitation from the state government regarding any meeting.
Oppn MLAs protest against Maha govt ahead of monsoon session
Opposition MLAs staged a protest outside the Maharashtra legislature ahead of beginning of the monsoon session here on Monday and criticised the BJP-led state government for being "anti-people" and over the cabinet expansion. The MLAs, including NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Congress' Balasaheb Thorat, raised slogans against the government for allegedly not keeping the promise of development. They alleged that the government was instead busy in inducting into the Fadnavis cabinet those who switched loyalties from the opposition to the ruling party. The protesters did not name any leader, but dubbed them as "aayaram, gayaram" (referring to frequent floor- crossing by legislators). They were apparently referring to former Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who was inducted into the Devendra Fadnavis cabinet on Sunday. A banner flagged by the opposition MLAs read "the dream of development comes a cropper, the government, however, is busy in expansion". Leader of ...
Apna Dal to consolidate Kurmi base with Shahuji anniversary
The Apna Dal is all set to consolidate its Kurmi vote bank in Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi takes oath as member of Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as a member of the new Lok Sabha on Monday after being re-elected from Varanasi parliamentary constituency in the Lok Sabha elections, amid chants and thunderous applause.Protem Speaker Virendra Kumar, who was sworn in earlier today, administered the oath in the first day of the maiden session of the 17th Lok Sabha.As per rules, Modi as leader of the house was the first member to take oath while ministers and other MPs will be invited to take oath in the new Lok Sabha later. The swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected MPs will be spread over two days.Among other Lok Sabha members to take oath were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.The election for Speaker of the Lok Sabha will take place on June 19, and President Ram Nath Kovind will address the joint session of Parliament on June 20.The Union Budget will be presented by the new government on July 5.
Modi, MP's take oath in 17th Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other MPs on Monday took oath in the 17th Lok Sabha which will see the passing of the Union Budget and some key legislations including the Triple Talaq Bill being on top of the government's agenda.
Forget 'paksh-vipaksh', think with 'nishpaksh' spirit in Parliament: PM Modi
Forget 'paksh-vipaksh' in parliament, think about issues with a 'nishpaksh' spirit, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha commenced."When we come to Parliament, we should forget 'Paksh' and 'Vipaksh'. We should think about issues with a 'Nishpaksh spirit' and work in the larger interest of the nation," the Prime Minister said while addressing the media outside the Parliament.Highlighting the importance of Opposition in the Parliament, he said, "The role of an Opposition and an active Opposition is important in a Parliamentary democracy. The Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they speak actively and participate in house proceedings."Modi also welcomed the new members of the parliament. "With them comes new hopes, new aspirations and new determination to serve," he said.He also added that smooth functioning of the parliament results in fulfillment of the aspirations of the common people. "I am happy that this new house
Don't bother about numbers, participate actively: PM to Opposition
On the first day of the 17th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the Opposition not to bother about their numbers, telling them to "speak actively and participate" in House proceedings.
Govt, Oppn should work together: Parliamentary Affairs Min on Budget Session
Ahead of the first Parliament session of the 17th Lok Sabha, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that the government and opposition parties should work together for the welfare of the people."As per the mandate, ruling party and opposition hold a role to play for the country. We have to work together for the welfare of the people and keeping the country's interest in mind. The Prime Minister has guided us to work together for the nation. We all are making the efforts to achieve the same," Joshi told reporters here.He also urged the Opposition to work with the government to ensure the smooth passage of Bills which are to be tabled during the month-long session.On being asked about the upcoming Union Budget slated to be presented on July 5, Joshi said, "We will focus on the common people and the poor."Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "It is the first day of the Parliament session of the 17th Lok Sabha. The NDA alliance is .
Virendra Kumar sworn in as Protem Speaker of Lok Sabha
Former Union Minister and seven-time MP Virendra Kumar took oath as the Protem Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Monday.President Ram Nath Kovind administrated the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Kumar was elected to 11th Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and became the member of Standing Committee on Labour and Welfare. Later, he was re-elected to the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Lok Sabha continuously. He had served as member and Chairmen of various committees.He was also the Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs between September 2017 and May 2019.The Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and other Lok Sabha MPs will take oath later today at the lower house of Parliament.The first session of 17th Lok Sabha will commence today. On the first two days, the new MPs will take the oath, and election for the post of Speaker is scheduled to be held on June 19. President
BJP MP Virendra Kumar sworn in as protem speaker of Lok Sabha
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday sworn in seven-term member of Parliament Virendra Kumar as the protem speaker of Lok Sabha. Kumar will oversee the oath-taking of newly elected LS members on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, as soon as a new speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha is elected, his role will cease to exist. Kumar, 65, won the Lok Sabha election from Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh on a BJP ticket. He was a minister of state in the previous Modi government. As pro-tem speaker, Kumar will preside over the first sitting of the Lok Sabha and administer the oath to the newly elected MPs. He will also oversee the election of the Lok Sabha speaker. The first session of the newly constituted Lok Sabha will be held from June 17 to July 26.
'Another strike on Pakistan': Amit Shah congratulates team India on big win
Home Minister Amit Shah Monday congratulated Indian cricket team for its victory over Pakistan in a World Cup match saying it was "another strike" on the neighbouring country and the "result is same". Shah's comments came after India inflicted a humiliating 89-run defeat on their arch-rivals in the much-hyped World Cup match held in Manchester on Sunday. "Another strike on Pakistan by #TeamIndia and the result is same. Congratulations to the entire team for this superb performance. Every Indian is feeling proud and celebrating this impressive win. #INDvPAK (sic)," he tweeted. By mentioning "another strike", the home minister referred to the surgical strike carried by the Indian Air Force on a terror camp at Balakot in Pakistan on February 26 after terrorists exploded a CRPF bus at Pulawama in Jammu and Kashmir killing 40 personnel. The Indian Army had carried out a surgical strike across the Line of Control in Pakistani occupied Kashmir on September 29, 2016 as well after terrorist ...
Soldier injured in ceasefire violation in Poonch
An Indian Army soldier was injured on Monday as Pakistan violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, defence sources said.
Police officer stabbed ahead of G20 summit in Japan
Japanese police Monday arrested a man suspected of stabbing a police officer in the chest and stealing his gun near Osaka, just days before world leaders fly into the city for a G20 summit. The 33-year-old suspect, who denies the charges, was in possession of an ID document showing he was mentally disabled, an Osaka regional police detective told AFP. The police officer, 22, is still in a coma, the detective added. His gun was found later with one bullet missing. The incident, a rare case of violent crime in Japan, hit national headlines due to the proximity of the attack to the G20, which will be held in the western city on June 28 and 29. "We have not yet studied what impact this will have on the G20 security plan," Takahisa Ishida, chief of the Osaka police, told local media. US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be among the leaders jetting in for the summit, with tens of thousands of aides in tow. More than 25,000 police
In veiled jibe at US, N Korean daily blames 'hostile forces' for crumbling economy
North Korea's propaganda newspaper on Monday accused "hostile forces" of imposing a multitude of sanctions on its crumbling economy, saying it was blocking the nation from engaging in "normal trade activities" and bringing in daily necessities, in a veiled attack at the United States and other countries.The 'Rodong Sinmun', in a commentary, called for self-reliance without succumbing to the pressure of sanctions imposed on the reclusive communist state.The newspaper claimed that "hostile forces" are blocking North Korea from importing "raw materials and supplies essential to the livelihoods of its people and normalising production," Yonhap News Agency reported."That leaves them with many problems that need to be resolved quickly, including achieving the local manufacturing of materials and facilities, and relieving the food shortages," the paper said.The North Korean newspaper stated that economic prosperity could be achieved through "self-generated" advancement in fields like science
Hong Kong leader should resign: released activist Joshua Wong
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong called on the city's pro-Beijing leader Carrie Lam to resign after he walked free from prison on Monday, as historic anti-government protests rocked the city. "She is no longer qualified to be Hong Kong's leader," Wong told reporters. "She must take the blame and resign, be held accountable and step down.
'US waging war against Palestinians'
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Ishtaye has accused the US administration of waging a financial and political war against the Palestinian Authority.
17th Lok Sabha's first session begins today; Union Budget, triple talaq bill on table
The first session of 17th Lok Sabha will commence today, which will see the passing of the Union Budget and some key legislations like Triple Talaq bill being on top of the government agenda.The government had promulgated as many as 10 ordinances for the session which ends on July 26 and will have 30 sittings. Among the bills that will be introduced, the one on triple talaq could prove to be contentious.The first two days of the session will be completely devoted to oath-taking by 542 members of the lower House of the Parliament.One seat in the House is vacant as the election for Vellore constituency in Tamil Nadu was cancelled on charges of money use. Two more MPs will be nominated by the government from the Anglo Indian community, making the full house of 545.The oath-taking by the new members will be overseen by the protem Speaker Virendra Kumar. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer him the oath of the office today morning at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before the Parliament ...
12 killed in Aleppo following mortar shelling
At least 12 people were killed after terror groups attacked a village in the Syrian province of Aleppo, through mortar shelling."The armed groups deployed in the Rashid area on the outskirts of the city of Aleppo fired several projectiles at the southern suburb of Aleppo, which fell in the village of al-Wadihi," Sputnik quoted the local police as saying.This comes a day after seven people were killed in air strikes by the Syrian government on the northwest province of Idlib.Syria is marred by civil war since 2011.More than 370,000 people were killed and millions were displaced in Syria and abroad since the beginning of the Syrian war in March 2011.
Suspense looms over KCR's attendance at all-party chiefs meet
Clouds of suspense loom large on whether or not Telangana Chief Minister and TRS president Chandrashekhar Rao will attend a meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss "one nation, one election" and few other important issues on Wednesday.After an all-party meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi has invited chiefs of all political parties to attend the Wednesday's meeting which will take place in the parliamentary library building in the national capital.Rao has yet to respond to the PM's invitation. His already packed schedule indicates that he may not attend the meet and could send a representative instead.Chief Minister Rao is busy in the preparations of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme inauguration which is scheduled on Friday. Rao has personally invited Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis and Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for the high-profile event.A meeting of TRS Working Committee is also scheduled to take place on Friday which will be presided ...
Pompeo again blames Iran for tankers' attack
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday reiterated his stance over recent attacks on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and blamed Iran for tankers' attack."These were attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on commercial shipping on the freedom of navigation, with the clear intent to deny transit through the strait," The Hill quoted Pompeo as saying."The intelligence community has lots of data, lots of evidence," he said. "The American people should rest assured we have high confidence with respect to who conducted these attacks."Last week, two oil tankers-- Marshall Islands-flagged Front Altair and the Panama-flagged Kokuka Courageous-- were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.Shortly after the incident, the United States claimed that Tehran was responsible for the attack, a statement that was denounced by the latter earlier today.To back its claim, the US released a blurry video which, the country believed, showed the boat crew of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) ...