India, All india, 4th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Relief materials are being uploaded in C130J Super Hercules aircrafts. (Photo: Rajib Chowdhuri)

Cyclone Fani: IAF deploys three C130J Super Hercules aircrafts for relief mission

Five Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) with two helicopters and relief supplies have been deployed off Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

04 May 2019 8:26 PM

Cyclone Fani thundered Odisha on the morning of May 3rd carrying winds at the speed of 120 miles per hour. (Photo: File)

Bitten in the past, Odisha was ready for cyclone Fani. This is how...

The administration had a daunting task to manage; evacuation of more than a million people from low lying coastal areas to shelter homes.

04 May 2019 6:45 PM

The Centre's reply came on pleas filed by former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and activist-advocate Prashant Bhushan seeking review of the December 14 verdict. (Photo: Representational)

SC's Rafale verdict has no apparent error warranting its review: Centre

It said, the scope of review petition is 'extremely limited'.

04 May 2019 4:23 PM

'The threat call was received from an international number, suspected to be from the Gulf. According the complaint, the caller used threatening and demeaning words against Gafoor, a police official said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Muslim education group chief receives death threat over ban on face-covering attire

The circular read: any attire, which is unacceptable in public society, can't be allowed, even in the name of modernity or religious ritual.

04 May 2019 4:09 PM

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 has been postponed in Odisha due to cyclone 'Fani', the HRD Ministry announced on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Cyclone 'Fani': NEET 2019 exam postponed in Odisha

The decision has been taken following a request from the Odisha administration in view of the rehabilitation work being underway in state.

04 May 2019 3:17 PM

'The SP is going soft on the Congress, but its alliance partner BSP chief Mayawati is attacking the grand old party,' he said. (Photo: ANI)

'Mahagathbandhan' will give rise to 'mahabhrashtachar': PM Modi

Modi said the Congress has been reduced to the status of 'vote katwa' party.

04 May 2019 2:30 PM

A Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to Ritu Khaitan, wife of AgustaWestland chopper scam accused Gautam Khaitan, in a black money and laundering case. (Representational Image)

Wife of chopper scam accused Gautam Khaitan gets bail in black money case

Special Judge granted relief to Ritu Khaitan after she appeared before court in pursuance to summons issued after filing chargesheet.

04 May 2019 1:50 PM

The study carried out by a multilingual content platform for mothers, surveyed 1,317 mothers across India with a variation of -- working and homemaker. (Photo: File)

Indian mothers concerned about real issues, not poll gimmicks

Inflation is a growing concern for nine out of 10 working moms, the study finds.

04 May 2019 1:23 PM

The death toll due to the calamity, which stood at eight on Friday, mounted to 12 with four fresh casualties reported from Mayurbhanj district, the officials said, adding, detailed information from many areas was still awaited. (Representational Image)

Cyclone 'Fani' leaves 12 dead in Odisha, relief work underway

PM Modi spoke to Odisha CM and discussed the prevailing situation in the aftermath of the cyclone's landfall in the coastal state.

04 May 2019 1:14 PM

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha, killing at least eight people. (Photo: File)

‘Pinpoint accuracy’ by India: UN lauds weather dept's prediction on Fani

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified Fani as an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm'.

04 May 2019 12:33 PM

BJP NAtional President: Amit Shah (Photo: File)

With Rahul's midas touch, no deal is too much: Amit Shah

Shah referred to allegation that Rahul's former business partner Ulrik McKnight got defence offset contracts during the UPA regime.

04 May 2019 12:18 PM

The West Bengal government had taken precautionary measures in numerous districts. (Photo: File)

West Bengal relieved as Cyclone Fani moves to Bangladesh

After claiming eight lives and severe damages to structures, train and flight services have resumed in Odisha.

04 May 2019 11:50 AM

Ramani had pleaded not guilty before the court and claimed trial after the court framed defamation charges against her on a criminal complaint of Akbar. (Photo: File I PTI)

MJ Akbar records statement, Ramani's counsel cross examines him

Akbar, who appeared before ACMM Samar Vishal, said the allegations made by Ramani were 'malafide' and 'defamatory'.

04 May 2019 11:41 AM

Armed Reserve Constable Srinivas, who is serving as a sentry guard, attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon. (Photo: File I Representational)

Telangana cop attempts to kill self with service weapon

DSP Laxminarayana said the reason behind the suicide attempt is yet to be ascertained.

04 May 2019 10:57 AM

Tigress being treated in Assam zoo on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Tigress found in Orang being treated in Assam's zoo

Orang has seen a rise in tiger population and has the highest tiger density in India.

04 May 2019 10:48 AM

The decision has come at a time when the Congress is trying hard to get rebel MLA Alpesh Thakor disqualified. (Photo: PTI)

Jolt to Gujarat Cong as MLA Bhupendra Khant disqualified

Gujarat Assembly Speaker Rajendra Trivedi told mediapersons on Friday that his office had received governor Om Orakash Kohli’s verdict.

04 May 2019 7:22 AM

In its complaint, Indian Army had said that it had expressed reservations regarding the telecast of the video and requested news channels that it should not be aired. Representational image)

Panel to decide norms for terror videos’ telecast

NBSA is the body set up by news broadcasters to regulate themselves.

04 May 2019 7:17 AM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury

Change your name first: BJP’s jibe at CPM leader

BJP asked Mr Yechury to first change his name, which is based on two Hindu gods.

04 May 2019 7:09 AM

I’m second Lalu: Tej fires new salvo at Tejashwi

Party leaders said that Tejashwi had to cancel few of his public meetings citing ill health due to the heat wave in Bihar.

04 May 2019 7:06 AM

Ulfa chief Paresh Baruah. (Photo: PTI/File)

Northeast: Over 500 militants set to surrrender

Senior NDFB, Ulfa-I leaders in touch with top police officers.

04 May 2019 6:56 AM

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