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"Clarify Order On Rebel Lawmakers": Karnataka Congress Moves Supreme Court

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

Karnataka Floor Test: The Karnataka Congress has approached the Supreme Court today contending that its Wednesday's order on the resignation of 15 rebel lawmakers of the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) was coming in the way of the party issuing a whip to its legislators for the trust vote in the state assembly.

"It Depends": Karnataka Speaker On Deciding Resignations Of Rebel Lawmakers Today

Karnataka News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday July 11, 2019

The Supreme Court may have directed 10 rebel lawmakers from Karnataka to meet Speaker Ramesh Kumar today, but there was no clarity on whether their resignations would be accepted in the coming hours.

"Suspense!": PM Modi Biopic Delayed Indefinitely, But Nobody Will Say Why

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday April 5, 2019

The release of 'PM Narendra Modi' -- a biopic based on the Prime Minister -- has been postponed amid a raging controversy, with film producer Sandip Ssingh announcing on Twitter that it will not hit the theatres on April 5. "This is to confirm that our film 'PM Narendra Modi' is not releasing on 5th April. Will update soon," read a tweet posted by ...

Congress Sees Rafale Probe Link In Midnight Move Against CBI Chief

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob (With inputs from agencies) | Saturday October 27, 2018

The Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hatching a "nefarious conspiracy" along with Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdhary and top officials from the Department of Personnel and Training to divest CBI Director Alok Verma of his powers before he could launch an investigation into the multi-crore Rafale fighter jet deal.

Congress Says Supreme Court Order On CBI Row Is A Slap In Face Of Tyrants

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 26, 2018

The Congress today said truth has prevailed in the Supreme Court after its order on Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Alok Verma.

Rahul Gandhi Thanks Top Court For Supporting "Congress Vision" On Aadhaar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 26, 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi thanked the Supreme Court for its verdict on the Aadhaar Act today, saying it was an instrument of empowerment for his party, but a "tool of oppression and surveillance" for the BJP.

Congress-Led Impeachment Move Against Chief Justice Rejected: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday April 23, 2018

A move led by the Congress to impeach the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, has been blocked by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. As Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Mr Naidu decided this morning to reject a motion signed by over 60 parliamentarians, which called for Justice Misra's impeachment six months before he retires on five charges. The motion "...

Extra Time For Poll Nomination Scrapped, Bengal BJP Goes To Supreme Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday April 10, 2018

The Bengal BJP has approached the Supreme Court appealing against the State Election Commission's sudden decision to cancel the extended deadline for the filing of nomination in the panchayat elections. The commission's order to extend the timing by four hours came late last evening, hours after the Supreme Court asked it to "ensure free and fair" ...

Every Voter Has A Right To Abstain, Election Commission Tells Supreme Court On NOTA In Rajya Sabha Polls

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Tuesday September 12, 2017

A last-minute petition by the Congress against NOTA, or the None of The Above option at Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat was an abuse of court process, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court in an affidavit The election body said the law recognises that voters are free not to vote, and NOTA reflected this right.

Congress Calls For Supreme Court Monitored Probe Into Gorakhpur Deaths

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 13, 2017

The Congress today demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the death of at least 30 children at a state-run hospital in Gorakhpur, alleging that the Yogi Adityanath government, through "operation cover-up", was attempting to bury the truth.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Ordered To Face Trial In National Herald Case

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday February 12, 2016

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son and deputy Rahul Gandhi are not required to appear in court in the National Herald case, the Supreme Court said today.

Gandhis To Appear In National Herald Case; 'Political Vendetta,' Says Rahul Gandhi

India News | Reported by Ketki Angre and Sunetra Choudhary, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday December 8, 2015

Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi will appear in a Delhi court on December 19 to face allegations that they illegally acquired property worth Rs. 5,000 crore belonging to the National Herald newspaper, in what the Congress alleges is "persecution" of its leaders.

Traffic Chaos in Jaipur Amid Protests Against Demolition of Temples for Metro

Jaipur News | Thursday July 9, 2015

Religious groups in Rajasthan have announced a two-hour traffic blockade in Jaipur on Thursday to protest the demolition of temples for the construction of a metro train network.

Vyapam Scam: Youth Congress Protests Against Madhya Pradesh Government in Delhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 8, 2015

Congress today staged protest seeking Supreme Court-monitored probe in Vyapam scam and deaths of people allegedly associated with it in New Delhi.

Congress Demands Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh's Resignation in Alleged Rs 36,000 Crore Scam

India News | Written by Bhairavi Singh | Saturday July 4, 2015

Congress today demanded resignation of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh over the alleged Rs 36,000 crore rice scam in the state, which it dubbed as the "biggest PDS corruption scam" in the country.