India Political Highlights| Akhilesh to chair Samajwadi Party's meeting ahead of Lok Sabha session

Exam cancellations happening every day due to PM's incompetence: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday claimed that exam cancellations are happening in the country every day because of the "total incompetence" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the "people around him".

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OBC protesters call off hunger strike in Maharashtra

The two OBC protesters - Prof Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare - on Saturday called off their 10-day-long hunger strike after the Maharashtra government assured that the existing quota of other backward classes (OBCs) would not be diluted.

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After elections: RSS and the new status quo

By denying the Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a clear majority, the Indian electorate did not just herald the return of coalition governments after a decade of one-party hegemony, but also triggered a political churn. The resultant tremors, triggered by a greatly consequential verdict, are likely to impact future strategies, alignments and trajectories of parties across the political divide. 

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JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna arrested for alleged sexual abuse of party worker

File photo of Suraj Revanna.

MLC Suraj Revanna -- the brother of former MP Prajwal Revanna who is facing allegations of sexually abusing several women -- was arrested on Sunday on charges of "unnatural offences" against him, police sources said. (PTI)

NDA is taking actions to punish those involved in NEET paper leak case: RLD's Malook Nagar

On NEET and UGC-NET exam row, RLD leader Malook Nagar said, "NDA is continuously taking important actions which show its intentions to punish those who are trying to play with the future of the youths."

BJP will bring good governance in Jharkhand if it wins Assembly polls, says Sanjay Seth

'BJP is transparent and answerable govt,' says Dinesh Sharma over NEET exam row

On NEET and UGC-NET exam row, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma said, "BJP government is a transparent and an answerable government. The party has come up with an anti-paper leak law and the NTA director has also been removed from his position. This sets an example for the opposition. I believe that the Education Minister has taken crucial actions and we will see its positive results very soon."

PM has lost leadership qualities, unable to take any action, says Congress' Manickam Tagore on NEET row

Lok Sabha session from Monday, row over appointment of Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker set to cast its shadow

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha beginning Monday will see oath-taking by newly elected members followed by election of the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26 and President Droupadi Murmu's address to joint sitting of both the Houses on June 27.

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Haryana further decreased water supply after Atishi's hunger strike commenced, alleges AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

'This is a political drama being done by AAP,' says BJP leader on Delhi water shortage issue

On Delhi water shortage issue, BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva said, "This is a political drama being done by AAP. They should have found a solution in this time of crisis. They should have cleaned the Wazirabad barrage and removed the silt. They should have repaired the leakages. Instead of improving the situation, AAP is trying to hide its failure. Nothing will be achieved by this."

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs a meeting in Ranchi

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Union Minister and BJP’s Jharkhand Assembly elections in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with co-in-charge and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs a meeting in Jharkhand's Ranchi.

Newly-elected Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi holds roadshow in Ghatgaon town

Mayawati announces Akash Anand as her successor

BSP chief Mayawati has announced Akash Anand, (Mayawati's nephew) as her successor. Akash Anand will take charge of the national coordinator, said BSP reader Sarvar Malik.

'Now BSP also part of 'parivarvadi' parties', says BJP leader Ashok Pandey on Akash Anand being made BSP's national coordinator

Victims exceeded their limit, were careless: Kamal Haasan

After meeting the victims of Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy, which claimed the lives of 56 people, MNM party chief Kamal Haasan said that the victims will have to understand they have exceeded their limit and they have been careless.

"They have to be careful. They have to take care of their health," he told ANI. The actor-politician further went on to request the government to create psychiatric centres to counsel people who drink.

LS pro-tem Speaker row: No convention breached, says BJP MP Sambit Patra

Patra said that the appointment of pro-tem Speaker is through a convention, not a law. He also accused the Congress of trying to disturb the process.

"The convention says that the MP having the longest period of unbroken service can be appointed as pro-tem Speaker. So, in this 18th Lok Sabha, Bhartruhari Mahtab qualifies to become the pro-tem Speaker. As far as (Congress MP) K Suresh is concerned, he has served as an MP 8 times non-consecutively," he said.

Source: ANI

H D Revanna alleges 'conspiracy' behind sexual abuse charges against MLC son Suraj

JD(S) MLA and former Karnataka Minister H D Revanna on Sunday termed the allegations against his son and MLC Suraj Revanna of sexually abusing a male party worker as a "conspiracy" and said he has faith in God and the judiciary.

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Watch | Police takes Suraj Revanna to CID office in Bengaluru from Hassan

BJP will form govt for third time: Haryana CM Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini attacked the opposition Congress party and said, "father and son are busy projecting each other", referring to former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his son Deepender Singh Hooda.

I am shocked that Congress has not uttered a word against this: FM Sitharaman on TN Hooch tragedy

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday attacked the Congress party over the Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy. "I am shocked that the Congress has not uttered a word against this. In a state where licensed liquor is available from shops run by the government called 'TASMAC'. Despite that, in the middle of the city of Kalakurchi chemical-based illicit liquor is served," Sitharaman said.

Congress is in alliance with the ruling DMK in the southern state.

'This is an air-conditioned satyagraha,' Delhi BJP chief takes jibe at Atishi's protest over water crisis

“I believe that the Delhi government should find solutions for areas where there is a water crisis and not do drama. All systems have collapsed here. Only one system of jail, bail and corruption is working under the Delhi government,” said Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva.

Source: PTI

Delhi CM Kejriwal moves SC against High Court stay on bail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved to the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court on Friday put an interim stay on the bail granted to him by a trial court in a money-laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy of his government.

Source: ANI

Watch | BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari meets victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal

Women should get Rs 1 lakh under 'Khatakhat' scheme: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

During his visit to Ranchi, Jharkhand on Sunday, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Women should get Rs 1 lakh under the ‘Khatakhat’ scheme, I will personally thank the Chief Minister (Champai Soren) the day they receive it."

'Dharmendra Asks Dharmendra', NCP(SP) leader shares cartoon on NEET-UG row

Clyde Crasto, National Spokesperson of NCP(SP) shared a cartoon made by him on his X handle on Sunday, taking a jibe at the alleged irregularities in the NEET exam.

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Former Lok Sabha MP Subhashini Ali joins protest over water crisis in Delhi

Joining Delhi minister Atishi's satyagraha over water crisis in the state capital, Ali said, "I am not a religious person, but in every religion, giving water to a thirsty person is considered a great virtue. It is very shameful that our country today is being ruled by those... They (BJP) talk about religion, but they only want to retain the power and for this, they are ready to do everything."

Source: PTI

We are taking it seriously: Congress MP replies to FM Sitharaman's comments on Hooch tragedy

"I am strongly objecting to the statement made by the minister. Congress party is always for Dalit people. We are taking it (the tragedy) seriously. We visited the place along with the government... We are very active in that issue. We visited the people also. Our TNCC President also visited, and a team of MLAs visited. We are with the people," said Congress MP from Tirunelveli Robert Bruce C.

The finance minister had said that Congress has not uttered a word on the tragedy.

Source: ANI

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna sent to 14-day judicial custody

JD(S) MLC and son of HD Revanna, Suraj Revanna has been sent to 14-day Judicial custody on Sunday in alleged sexual abuse case, reported ANI. CID is likely to approach the court for custody tomorrow. The next date of hearing is on July 6, said Advocate Nikhil D Kamat.

Samajwadi Party Parliamentary meeting to be held tomorrow in Delhi.

Samajwadi Party Parliamentary meeting will be held on Monday in Delhi. The meeting will be chaired by party's National President Akhilesh Yadav.